Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

BALLISTICS > MIDTERM > Flashcards

MIDTERM Flashcards

1
Q
  • Serve as chamber and magazine
A

Cylinder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  • connecting pivot between frame and cylinder.
A

Yoke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

serve as the locking device for the cylinder.

A

Center Pin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

device used to help in the withdrawal of the cartridge of shells from the chamber of the cylinder

A

Ratchet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

where the primer imparts ignition to the gun powder.

The passage way for priming mixture to impart an ignition to the propellant charge.

A

Flash hole/Vent -

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

part of shell which is actually occupied by the bullet.

A

Neck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

cylindrical groove at the mouth designed for 2 purpose:
1. Hold bullet and prevent it from being pull out from shell
2. To offers resistance to the bullet out of the neck to ensure burning of the gun powder

A

Crimp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

part of cartridge case which support the neck of the cartridge case

A

Shoulder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

secure the shell to the chamber as well as prevent bullet from being push down to the powder charge.

A

Cannelure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

refers to a group of cartridge or to single cartridge.

  • refers to loaded shell for rifles, muskets, carbine, shotgun, revolvers and pistols from which a ball, shot shell or other missiles maybe fired by means of gun powder or other explosive.
  • The term also includes ammunition for air rifles as mentioned elsewhere in the code. (Chapter VIl, Sec.290 of NIRC as we’as Sec 877 RAC)
A

Ammunition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

is a complete unfired unit consisting of bullet (ball, primer (cap) artridge case (shell) and gunpowder (propellant).

A

Cartridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

projectile propelled through the barrel of a firearm by means of the expansive force of gases coming from burning gunpowder

A

Bullet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

tubular metallic container for the gunpowder. “shell” or “casing”.

A

Cartridge case

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The powder charge which, when ignited by the primer flash, is converted to heated gas under high pressure and propels the bullet or shots charge through the barrel and to the target. “propellant charge”.

A

Gunpowder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The powder charge which, when ignited by the primer flash, is converted to heated gas under high pressure and propels the bullet or shots charge through the barrel and to the target. “propellant charge”. “ or “powder The metal cup containing the highly sensitive priming mixture of chemical compound, which when hit or struck-by the firing pin would ignite. Such action is called “percussion”.

A

Primer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

General types of Ammunition

A

A. Dummy is used as model
B. Drill Ammunition is without gun powder
C. Black Ammunition is without bullet
D. Live Ammunition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

pierce targets using a single bullet,

A

PENETRATORS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

burst before hitting their target, fragmenting into thousands of penetrating pieces or becoming a high speed jet of molten metal,

A

HIGH EXPLOSIVES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

break open near the target to deliver leaflets, radar deceiving materials, or submunitions (small ammunition).

A

CARRIER PROJECTILES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

This is used by law enforcement officials to subdue rioters without causing serious injury

A

RIOT CONTROL AMMUNITION

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

look like doughnuts and may contain tear gas These rings cause less damage than do the rubber bullets

A

soft rubber rings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

was derived from the Latin word “Charta” also from meaning - a “paper” and “Cartouche” the French word meaning - a rolled paper.

A

Cartridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

is a type of cartridge in which the ignition cap (primer) is concealed inside the cartridge case and has a pin resting upon it

A

Pin Fire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

is a type of cartridge in which the priming mixture is located at the hallow rim of the case

A

RIM FIRE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

is contained or located in a cavity inside and around the rim of the cartridge which is a very sensitive area

A

PRIMING MIXTURE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

a native of France, developed a bullet breech cap
which was in reality the first rim cartridge

A

FLOBERT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

it refers to a cartridge in which primer cup (ignition cap) is centrally placed in the base of the carridge case and the priming mixture is exploded by the impact of the firing pin and with the support of the anvil.

A

CENTER FIRE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

cartridge is giving a muzzle velocity of less than 1,850 ft/sec.

A

Low powder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

cartridge is giving a muzzle velocity of 1925 to 2500 ft/sec.

A

High powder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

cartridge is giving a muzzle velocity of Over 2500 ft/sec

A

High Intensity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

A plastic cap that holds the shots.

A

Shot Cap (Stirrup)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

comparable to shell/casing of ammunition of long/short arms.

A

Tube (Shell/ Case/ Hull)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

being bent inward to hold the shot in place.

A

Crimp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

the thing that is being ignited that causes the tremendous pushing of bullet.

A

Gunpowder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

collective term for chemical priming compound, primer cup, anvil, and battery cup that is being struck to ignite the powder.

A

Primer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

a disk made of paper, used to hold the powder or shot.

A

Wad

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

small steel or lead pellets of different sizes.

A

Lead shot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Types of Lead Shots

A
  1. Soft or Drop Shots
  2. Chilled or Hard Shot
  3. Coated or Plated Shot
  4. Buck Shot
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

made by pure or nearly pure lead, to which a small amount of arsenic has been added to make it take on the form of a spherical drop as it falls down the shot tower. This type is easy to deformed or flattened, loose their velocity quicker, low penetrating power and string out more.

A

Soft or Drop Shots

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

is a type of shot with a small amount of antimony mixed with lead to incrèase hardness. It does no deform easily, better patterns, less string and more uniform velocity and penetration.

A

Chilled or Hard Shot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

also called as “lubaloy” shot. A chilled shot coated with thin copper through electroplating design for greater strength and elasticity, great resistance to deformation and leading and better pattern.

A

Coated or Plated Shot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

a large size lead shot for used in shotgun.

A

Buck Shot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

Kinds of Shots/ Pellets

A
  1. Birdshot
  2. Buckshot
  3. Slug
  4. Tungsten-iron Shot
  5. Flechette shot
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

consists of small pellets loaded in a shotgun shell.

A

Birdshot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q
  • consists of lead balls
A

Buckshot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

single slug with angled grooves cut into its side to spin it.

  • This refers to Sabot slug.
A

Slug

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

formed from powdered tungsten and iron, blended together and pressed into a pellet.

A

Tungsten-iron Shot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

a cluster of sturdy steel needles with tiny fins at their base to stabilize them in flight.

A

Flechette shot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

This is the shelf life of a new. cartridge. If components or parts used are commercially virgins. The life of an ammunition depends on the manner of storage.

A

20-40 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

the process of military storage of ammunition or arms.

  • Done by making a concrete bunker with walls about a foot thick and then covered. Ammo may reach 40 years with no degradation.
A

Igloo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

is also known as ammunition (as earlier explain) It
refers to the complete composition of a bullet, shell, gunpowder, and a primer that is capable of exploding

A

Cartridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

is also known as shell or casing This refers to the
tubular casing or shell of an ammunition that holds the bullet and contains the gunpowder

A

Cartridge Case

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

FUNCTIONS OF SHELL

A
  1. Houses the bullet, gunpowder and primer.
  2. Serves as waterproof container of gunpowder.
  3. Prevents escape of gases despite of pressure.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

the edge of shell’s opening

A

Mouth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

part of mouth that is turned in upon the bullet

A

Crimp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

are the serrated groves around the neck

A

Shell Cannelures

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

occupied by the bullet

A

Neck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

supports the neck

A

Shoulder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

contains gunpowder

60
Q

the circular groove near the base of the shell designed for the automatic withdrawal of the case after firing

A

Extracting groove

61
Q

limits the forward travel of cartridges into the chamber

62
Q

located at central base that contains the priming
mixture

63
Q

the base portion that contains the head stamp

A

Shell Head

64
Q

where a wide bodied case is, just before the case mouth,
reduced in diameter to that of the bullet
ex. 5 56 mm

A

BOTTLED NECKED

65
Q

where the case approximately the same
along its length. Ex. Cal. 38

A

STRAIGHT CASED

66
Q

where a wide based cartridge case is gradually reduced in
diameter along its length.

A

TAPERED CASE

67
Q

located at central base that contains the priming
mixture

68
Q

TYPES OF CRIMP

A
  1. Stab or Ring Crimp
  2. Taper Crimp
  3. Roll Crimp -
69
Q

is used secure the bullet in the shell to avoid being
moved or loosened from its gripped

70
Q

used only on jacketed ammo that consists of dimples or grooves pressed into the mouth.

A

Stab or Ring Crimp

71
Q

used in the cartridge with headspace on the cartridge case mouth with lead bullets

A

Taper Crimp

72
Q

located at the neck that is rolled into the groove of the bullet.

A

Roll Crimp

73
Q

the diameter of the rim is greater than the diameter of the body of the cartridge case. e.g. caliber 38 special and caliber .22

A

RIMMED TYPE

74
Q
  • the diameter of the rim is slightly greater than the diameter of the body of the cartridge case. eg. caliber 25, 32 auto, super .38.
A

SEMI-RIMMED TYPE

75
Q

the diameter of the rim is equal with the diameter of the body of the cartridge case. e.g. caliber .5.56mm, 30, 9mm, .45.

A

RIMLESS TYPE

76
Q

the diameter of the rim is smaller than the diameter of the body of the cartridge case. eg. caliber 8 mm x 59.

A

REBATED TYPE

77
Q

there is a protruding metal around the body of the cartridge case near the rim. e.g. caliber 338 magnum, 13.9 x 99.

A

BELTED TYPE

78
Q

It refers to a complete unit of unfired cartridge consisting of the pellets, primer, case, wads and gunpowder.

A

Shotgun Cartridge

79
Q

The unit of measurement used in shotgun is expressed in

80
Q
  • the ignition component of cartridge primers are used for igniting propellant. A blow from the firing pin on the prime cup compresses the priming composition to detonate.
  • This detonation produces flamme which passes through the vent or flesh hole in the cartridge case, igniting the gunpowder.
81
Q

also called, CAP

  • is the ignition system of the cartridge used in a center fire type, containing a highly sensitive chemical compound that would easily ignite or bursts into flame when struck by the firing pin. It may either be Berdan or Boxer type.
  • It is also known as the percussion cup.
82
Q

is a type of primer construction , which was designed in 1860s by Colonel Hiram S. Berdan of the U.S Army Ordinance Department

83
Q

the anvil is built into the primer pocket of the case, rather than the primer These cases cannot be de capped and
reloaded by standard reloading tools

  • Itsanvil forms part of the cartridge
    case and a number of flasholes to serve as
    the passage of ignition usually two 2
A

Berdan primer

84
Q

was developed by Col Edward M Boxer of the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich Arsenal in the year 1866

85
Q

the anvil is a separate stirrup piece that sits
inverted in the primer cup providing sufficient resistance to the impact of the firing pin

A

Boxer primer

86
Q

in the case head has a single flash hole in its
center This positioning makes little or no difference to the performance of the round, but it makes fired primers vastly easier to remove for re loading

A

primer pocket

87
Q

Parts of the Primer

A
  1. Primer Cup
  2. Priming mixture
  3. Anvil
  4. Disc or thin paper or foil
88
Q

small metal cup, into which the primer mixture is loaded. The capsule that is open to one side, into which the anvil and the primer ignition material are inserted.

A

Primer Cup

89
Q

serves to ignite the main powder charge.

A

Priming Mixture

90
Q

(Foil) acts as a shield for the pellet, protecting it from moisture and other disruptive influences that may effect performance or reliability.

A

Paper Disc

91
Q

the point against which the priming compound is crushed to detonate the primer. An internal metal component in a boxer primer assembly against which the priming mixture is crushed by the firing pin blow.

92
Q

allow the flash of the primer to reach the inside of the case and ignites the gunpowder. The explosive ignites and shoots a flame through the flash hole, igniting the propellant to fire the cartridge.

A

Vent/Flash Hole

93
Q

Types of Priming Mixture Compound

A
  1. Corrosives
  2. Non-corrosives
94
Q

one consisting potassium chlorate added with antimony sulfide and mercury fulminate, which when ignite produces moisture causing formation of rust in the bore of the firearm.

A

Corrosives

95
Q

one which is designed for less chances of rusting by replacing the potassium chlorate with barium nitrate.

A

Non-corrosives

96
Q

any of various powder used in firearms as propellant charge. The inventor of gunpowder is BEHOLD SCHWARTZ, (real name is CONSTANTIN ANKLITZEN) a Franchiscan monk in the town of Freiburg in Germany.

97
Q

also called as propellant or Power Charge

98
Q

is that mixture of chemicals of various compositions designed to propel the projectile by means of its expansive force of gas when burned.

A

GUNPOWDER / PROPELLANT or Power Charge

99
Q

Two of the most popular individual whose name is always attached to gunpowder discovery, were

A

Roger Bacon and Berthold Schwartz.

100
Q

the oldest known explosive, was initialy made from saltpeter (75%), charcoal (15%) and sulfur (10%).

A

Black powder

101
Q

It is a propellant which when fired, produces large volumes of grayish smoke and considerable amount of residue left in the barrel of the gun.

A

Black powder

102
Q

Black powder have three qualities which are typicat in all explosives

A

1) when ignited, it will burn rapidly by itself, without the aid of the air outside.
2) in burning, it gives off a large amount of gas
3) A considerable amount of heat is produced

103
Q

a propellant which when fired, does not give off huge cloud of white smoke like black powder.

  • It is the most powerful propellants.
A

Smokeless powder

104
Q

made the 1st successful used of smokeless powder in shotgun in the year 1864.

A

Captain E. Schultze of the Prussian Army

105
Q

The basic ingredient used for smokeless powder is

A

nitrocellulose

106
Q

is a nitrocellulose that was first produced by adding a nitric acid to cellulose fiber.

A

smokeless powder

107
Q

Two Types Of Gunpowder

A
  1. Black Powder
  2. Smokeless Powder
108
Q

consists of jet black and rather shiny grains. Although black powder has been in use for about six centuries, and although improved methods of manufacture have naturally led to efficiency in action.

A

Black Powder

109
Q

an English monk and scientist, invention of black powder

A

ROGER BACON

110
Q

A German monk was credited for the application of gunpowder for propelling missile.

A

CONSTANTINE ANKLITZEN
(A.K. A BERTHOLD SCHWARTZ )

111
Q

mixture of nitrocellulose 60 parts, nitroglycerine 35 parts and Vaseline 5 parts.

A

Smokeless Powder

112
Q

Used as propellant in firearms and other weapons

  • Produces very little smoke when burned
  • The reason that they are smokeless is that the combustion products are mainly gaseous.
A

Smokeless Powder

113
Q

contains nitrocellulose

A

Single Base

114
Q

contains nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine

A

Double base

115
Q

contains nitrocellulose, nitroglycerine and nitroguanidine

A

Triple base

116
Q

the Prussian Army, made the 1 st successful used of smokeless powder in shotgun in the year 1864

A

CAPTAIN E. SCHULTZE

117
Q

French developed the first smokeless powder for riffle in the year 1884 and named it “poudre B”

A

LATER, M. VIEILLE

118
Q

invented a smokeless powder with nitroglycerine and nitrocellulose as the main composition and called it “BALLISTITE”

A

Alfred Nobel

119
Q

obtained a patent of modifying smokeless
gunpowder, they called it Cordite.

A

FREDERICK ABEL & JAMES DEWAR

120
Q

a projectile propelled from a firearm. A metallic or non-metallic cylindrical projectile.

121
Q

BULLET IS Originated from French word

A

“boulette”

122
Q

“boulette” MEANS

A

small ball

123
Q

In common police parlance, a bullet may be called

A

“slug”

124
Q

generally used when we are referring to projectile fired from any small arms, which has a variety of form, especially during the earlier history.

125
Q

refers to a metallic or non-metallic cylindrical ball propelled from a firearm it is ometimes called as shots or slugs.

126
Q

They are usually pointy, round, or even flat. Wound channels are typically small and go through a target.

  • Great for the range but is not referred for defensive rounds.
A

FULL METAL JACKET

127
Q

KINDS OF FMJ (FULL METAL JAVKET)

A
  1. ROUND NOSE
  2. FLAT NOSE
  3. BOAT-TAIL
  4. SPITZER
  5. TRUNCATED CONE
128
Q

This is the most common type of FMJ bullet. It has a rounded tip and a flat base and is typically used for target shooting and training.

A

ROUND NOSE

129
Q

This specific ammunition is completely covered in a metal jacket and features a flat. nose at the front of the bullet.

  • increases the surface area for impact and is helpful when protecting yourself or hunting.
130
Q

This FMJ bullet has a tapered base that reduces drag and improves long-range accuracy, It is commonly used in military and long-range shooting applications.

131
Q

This FMJ bullet has a pointed tip and a boat-tail base, making it more aerodynamic and accurate at long ranges. It is commonly used in hunting and long-range shooting applications.

132
Q

This type of ammunition has a conical shape with a flat top and is fully encased in a metal jacket.

-can provide better penetration and be used for hunting and target shooting.

A

FULL METAL JACKET TRUNCATED CONE

133
Q

is a type of a bullet that is basically composed of lead
metal Its used was due to its density having a good weight is a small size and easy for casting

134
Q

Is a type of bullet consisting of the regular lead core, coated with a copper alloy in order to prevent
lead fouling of the barrel and is generally used in pistols and other high power guns

A

Jacketed Type

135
Q

the free end of the bullet is tapering and pointed

136
Q

the free end is dome like and commonly observed
in short firearm

A

HEMISPHERICAL

137
Q

the free end is flattened commonly used in target practices

A

WAD CUTTER (SQUARE NOSE)

138
Q

the free end has a small hole and intends to
turn mushroomed on impact

A

HOLLOW POINT BULLET

139
Q

soft metal round nose bullet

140
Q

Full jacketed bullet

A

RIFLE AND SELF LOADING
FIREARM

141
Q

semi jacketed bullet

A

AUTOMATIC FIREARM

142
Q

Is a type of bullet, which is intended for anti personnel and general use

143
Q

is a type of military bullet designed to penetrate light steel
armor Its mechanical construction makes it capable of penetrating through some light vehicles

A

Armor piercing

144
Q

Is a small bullet containing a charge of explosive, which will detonate on impact

A

EXPLOSIVE BULLET

145
Q

Type of military bullet used to cause fire in a target, generally designed to use by aircraft armament in
order for the fuel tanks to ignite

A

Incendiary Bullet

146
Q

a type of military bullet capable of leaving visible marks or traces while in flight giving the gunner the chance
to observe the strike of the shot or make adjustments in the event of a miss

A

Tracer Bullet

BALLISTICS (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions