Definitions

Question 1

Headspace

Answer 1

The distance from the breachblock to that part of the Chamber which stops Ford movement of the cartridge case.

Question 2

Disconnecter

Answer 2

A device incorporated into the action of a weapon which prevents the firing of more than one shot for one pull of the trigger or which prevents the weapon from being fired until the action is fully closed.

Question 3

Trigger

Answer 3

A finger actuated lever used to activate the firing mechanism firing the weapon.

Question 4

Sear

Answer 4

A component retained under Spring tension that releases, by means of a trigger, either a firing pin hammer, or bolt.

Question 5

Breechblock

Answer 5

Hey component that seals the breach and blocks gases from the fired cartridge to the rear of the chamber. (Bolts and rifles slides in pistols)

Question 6

Muzzle break

Answer 6

A device at the muzzle end of the weapon which deflects the emerging powder gases. The energy imparted by this act of deflection pulls the weapon forward to offset some of the rearward motion of recoil.

Question 7

Flash suppressor

Answer 7

A three or four pronged device attached to the muzzle of a weapon designed to cool the hot gas as it leaves the muzzle behind the round, cooling the gases reduces The Flash

Question 8

Firing pin

Answer 8

The part of the firing mechanism that strikes or contacts the primer of the cartridge to cause ignition to fire the weapon

Question 9

Ejector

Answer 9

A cam or projection inside the receiver against which the cartridge case strikes and is thrown clear of the mechanism after it has been drawn from the chamber by the extractor

Question 10

Extractor

Answer 10

A component that engages the rim or extractor groove of the cartridge case while the cartridge is in the chamber. After firing the extractor withdraws the case from the chamber when the action opens

Question 11

Trajectory

Answer 11

Rising branch
Maximum ordinant
Falling branch