CFA Action Type & Caliber Classification 2

Question 1

Which action type uses a slide mechanism that must be manually cycled to eject and chamber rounds?

Accepted Answer

Pump-action

Answer

Pump-action (slide-action) firearms require the shooter to manually cycle a fore-end slide to eject spent cases and chamber new rounds.

Question 2

The .30-06 Springfield cartridge designation indicates a bullet diameter of approximately:

Accepted Answer

.30 caliber with a 1906 adoption date

Answer

The .30-06 Springfield designation means .30 caliber bullet adopted by the U.S. military in 1906.

Question 3

A double-action/single-action (DA/SA) revolver differs from a double-action-only (DAO) revolver in that DA/SA:

Accepted Answer

Allows the hammer to be manually cocked for a lighter trigger pull

Answer

DA/SA revolvers allow the shooter to manually cock the hammer for a lighter, shorter single-action trigger pull, whereas DAO revolvers do not permit manual cocking.

Question 4

In firearms appraisal, a '12 gauge' shotgun designation refers to:

Accepted Answer

The number of lead balls of bore diameter needed to equal one pound

Answer

Gauge in shotguns is defined as the number of pure lead spheres equal to the bore diameter that together weigh one pound; 12 gauge means 12 such balls equal one pound.

Question 5

Which action type is most commonly found on high-powered precision rifles intended for long-range target shooting?

Accepted Answer

Bolt-action

Answer

Bolt-action rifles are favored for precision long-range shooting due to their strong, rigid lockup and consistent trigger characteristics.

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CFA Action Type & Caliber Classification 2