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What can be done to increase the accuracy of slugs in a shotgun?
What can be done to increase the accuracy of slugs in a shotgun?
Use rifled barrels or chokes
What is the purpose of a soft or hallow point on a hunting bullet?
What is the purpose of a soft or hallow point on a hunting bullet?
It allows the bullet to mushroom on impact
Where is the primer located on the following rifle cartridge?
Where is the primer located on the following rifle cartridge?

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Which of the following should be done before loading a shotgun
Which of the following should be done before loading a shotgun
Match the gauge on the bottom of the shell to the shotgun's data stamp
  What causes a bullet or projectile to travel down the barrel of a firearm and exit at the muzzle?  
What causes a bullet or projectile to travel down the barrel of a firearm and exit at the muzzle?
Expanding gasses from the burning gunpowder
  Which of the following shotgun barrels has the smallest bore diameter?  
Which of the following shotgun barrels has the smallest bore diameter?
20 gauge
  What information does the data stamp located on the barrel of a shotgun indicate?  
What information does the data stamp located on the barrel of a shotgun indicate?
The gauge and length of the ammunition
  What are the metal ridges between the spiral grooves on the inside of a rifled barrel called?  
What are the metal ridges between the spiral grooves on the inside of a rifled barrel called?
Lands
  What is a shot string?  
What is a shot string?
A pattern of the pellets as they exit the muzzle of a shotgun
  What is the purpose of a choke on a shotgun?  
What is the purpose of a choke on a shotgun?
To control the spread of the shot
What should be done if you notice the firearm has been damaged or is not working properly?
  Take it to a qualified gunsmith for repair   
Take it to a qualified gunsmith for repair
What should the outside surface of a firearm be cleaned with?
   A lightly oiled rag  
A lightly oiled rag
Which of the following equipment is strongly recommended when cleaning a firearm?
  Latex gloves  
Latex gloves
Which of the following is an important safety rule when cleaning any firearm?
  Wear eye and hand protection   
Wear eye and hand protection
Which of the following firearms would have to be cleaned from the muzzle end?
Lever Action
When choosing a cleaning brush for your firearm what should you keep in mind?
It should be the same size as the caliber or gauge of the firearm
Which of the following is an important consideration when cleaning a firearm?
All live ammunition should be removed from the work area before cleaning
When storing firearms and ammunition, which of the following is an important consideration?
Ensuring that they are stored separately and securely
Which of the following adjustments to a firearm could be done by the hunter and would NOT need to be performed by a qualified gunsmith?
Adjusting the sights
What is the safe hunter's best resource for information on cleaning their firearm?
The owner's manual for the firearm