Block 6 Examination of Long Guns

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What are three advantages of the bolt action operating system?

Simplicity

Reliability

Mechanical strength

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What is the main disadvantage of the bolt action operating system?

Longer cycling time

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What are two advantages of direct impingement gas operation?

Faster cycling

Cheaper to manufacture

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What is the main disadvantage of direct impingement gas operation?

Increased fouling

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What are two advantages of gas piston operation?

Cleaner

More reliable

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What are two disadvantages of gas piston operation?

Heavier

More expensive

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What type of firearm utilizes gas piston operation?

AK platform

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What are three advantages of lever action operation?

Ease of operation

Reliable

Accurate at close range

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What is the main disadvantage of lever action operation?

Limited ammunition range due to tubular magazine

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What are two advantages of rolling block operation?

Fewer moving parts

Easier to clean

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What is the main disadvantage of rolling block operation?

Parts can flex and loosen when operated with more modern cartridges

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What are three advantages of falling block operation?

Use with high powered cartridges

Accurate

Durable

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What is the main disadvantage of falling block operation?

Slower rate of fire (single shot)

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What are two disadvantages of trap door operation?

Slower rate of fire (single shot)

Frequent extraction issues

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What is the main disadvantage of Martini operation?

Slower rate of fire (single shot)

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What are three advantages of pump operation?

Reliable

Ease of use for beginners

Wide ammo range

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What is the main disadvantage of pump operation?

Slower rate of fire

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What are two advantages of break action operation?

Simplicity

Well suited for high powered cartridges

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What are two disadvantages of break action operation?

Slower rate of fire

Limited capacity

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What are two advantages of box lock operation?

Reliable

Durable

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What is the main disadvantage of box lock operation?

Harder to strip/clean

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In back action variants of side lock actions, where is the spring located?

Behind the hammer

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In bar action variants of side lock actions, where is the spring located?

Forward of the hammer

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What are two disadvantages of side lock operation?

Higher cost

Complex assembly

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What is the most unique component of the M1 Garand?

En bloc magazine

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What is unique about the M14 rifle?

First military select fire rifle

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What components does an SKS variant have as opposed to an AK variant?

Tilting bolt

Hinged magazine

One piece wooden stock

Bayonet attachment

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What are the three parts of a “super safety” designed for an AK variant rifle?

Trip bar

AK Sear

Retainer plate (optional)

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What company created microgroove rifling?

Marlin

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What are four advantages of microgroove rifling?

Better accuracy

Easier cleaning

Sped up production time

Extends tool life

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What are the two types of single triggers found on double barrel shotguns?

Selective

Non-selective