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Module 03 - RIFLES 101

BOLT ACTION RIFLE COMPONENTS

Muzzle:
The opening at the end of the barrel.
Sight:
An aiming device that’s located on top of the barrel (there are usually two pieces that align when looked through properly).
Barrel:
The metal tube that a projectile travels through when the gun is fired.
Forestock:
The front grip area under the barrel that the supporting hand (non-trigger hand) holds onto.
Chamber:
Holding area of the firearm where the cartridge is contained before it is fired.
Bolt:
Metal rod that moves back and forth in the action, sealing the cartridge in the chamber during firing.
Bolt handle:
This lever or knob is used to manually operate a bolt action.
Action:
The moving parts of a firearm that allow loading, firing and unloading.
Safety:
A device that blocks the firing mechanism to prevent accidental firing.
Trigger:
When squeezed, the trigger releases the part of the action that fires the cartridge.
Trigger guard:
A loop surrounding the trigger area to prevent accidental firing.
Magazine:
A removable container where ammunition is held before it’s fed into the chamber of a repeating firearm.
Stock:
The handle or part that holds the firearm against the shoulder when firing.
Reciol pad:
This soft rubber pad is located on the butt of the rifle and helps absorb the shock of the recoil.
Butt:
The tail end of the firearm that sits firmly against your shoulder when firing.

 

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