Part 2 Study Guide Chapter 3

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The sighting in process for most center fire rifles begins at ___ yards & then should be repeated at ___ yards. Pg 26

25 & 100

Most handguns are initially sighted in at how many feet?

50

When patterning a shotgun, the pattern should contain a sufficient percentage of the load, which should be at least ____ to _____?

55% to 60%

Moving shots up or down is known as what? Pg 26

Adjusting for elevation

Moving shots from side to side is known as what? Pg26

Adjusting for windage

Because targets usually appear suddenly & move quickly, there is not time to do what with a shotgun?

Aim

Choice of a shotgun choke may depend on which of the following? Pg 28

Ammunition, Target distance & Hunting conditions

When sighting in a rifle, you may also consult a ____ or get help from an experienced shooter. Pg26

Ballistic chart

The sight on a shotgun is usually what on the front of the gun?

Bead

When you bring the shotgun to your shoulder, the stock should be brought to your____ first & then to your ____.

Check/shoulder

What allows you to fine tune your shotgun for the type of game you're hunting? Pg 28

Choke

What is a constructed device that controls the shot string, thus affecting the density at various ranges? Pg 28

Choke

In regards to patterning a shotgun, other than firing characteristics of the gun, what other factors may alter or affect the pattern of the shotgun?

Choke, brand of shotshell, shot size & type of shot

What is the name of the instrument that slips into the muzzle end of the barrel & allows you to adjust the sights? Pg 25

Collimator

Using what will help you steady the rifle for the most accurate shooting? Pg26

Correct firing techniques

Which of the following is not a shooting position? Pg27

Crouching

Which is the least restricted choke form the choices below? Pg 28

Cylinder

At the shooting range, many handgun shooters use a sight picture that places the bull's-eye on the top of the front sight, rather that placing it in the sights over the center of the target, however hunters should hold the alignment where?

Directly over the vital area

Which of the following are not good tips to remember when firing a handgun?

Do not fire at moving objects

What type of revolvers have cylinders that fall downward, exposing all chambers for loading?

Double action

As with any firearm, especially handguns, it is important to use which of the following? Pg 31

Eye protection & ear protection

What prevents you from jerking the gun before the bullet has left the barrel? Pg26

Follow through

Some hunting a larger, less mobile bird that is usually farther away, such as a turkey, would select which choke?

Full

What is the tightest restricted choke from the choices below? Pg 28

Full

To rotate the cylinder of a single action revolver, the hammer must be pulled back to what? Pg 31

Half-cock

Many of the fundamentals of rifle shooting also apply to what? Pg31

Handgun shooting

When holding a handgun, it is important to hold the firearm in which way to ensure recoil reduction & that the hand & gun are in a string line? Pg31

High on the grip

If you do this for to long, your heart beats faster, which increases your pulse & causes the rifle to move? Pg26

Hold your breath

Someone hunting small, fast, close birds would generally use what type of choke?

Improved Cylinder & Modified

A common error when shouldering a shotgun is to do what?

Lower the cheek to the stock

What is the distance at which you can hit the target consistently?

Maximum effective range

What is the standard measurement unit of shooting accuracy? Pg26

Minutes of angle

When adjusting peep of telescopic sights, the rear sights or dials adjust by a certain number of ____ or "clicks" in a certain direction. Pg 26

Minutes of angle

A shotgun is almost always shot at a _____ from a standing position.

Moving target

What is known as the optical bending of telescopic crosshairs in relation to the target?

Parallax

What is the process of firing one shot with a shotgun at the center of a target, drawing a 30-inch circle around the densest part of the shot pattern, counting the number of pellet holes that fall within the 30-inch circle, and then finding the average pellet counts within the 30-inch circle? Pg 29

Patterning

You aim a rifle while you ____ a shotgun?

Point

Which of the following is not a rifle-firing technique? Pg26

Posture

Why is it important to keep your fingers away from the front of the trigger area when firing a revolver ?

Powder flashing from the cylinder

Which is the steadiest shooting position? Pg27

Prone

Unlike rifle shooting, what is/are essential for effective shotgun shooting ?

Quick reflexes & flexibility

What is important when hunting with a shotgun?

Quick trigger action

Which of the following is not a fundamental for as accurate rifle shot?

Relax your back muscles

What is not considered a handgun shooting fundamental?

Relaxed posture

When sighting-in a rifle, the rear sight is moved ______ that you want your shot to move on the target. Pg26

Same direction

What type of pistol usually fire rounds stored in a magazine that is inserted in the grip or handle?

Semi-auto

When sighting-in a rifle, if you rest the gun on the barrel rather than the stock, the gun will? Pg 26

Shoot high

When shooting in the field, which of the following is the safest & most accurate way to make a shot?

Shooting from a rest

Why is sight alignment more important in handgun shooting that in rifle shooting?

Shorter distance between the sights

What type do revolver typically loads through a gate on the right side of the frame?

Single action

What not considered on of the 4 most common types of shotgun chokes? Pg 28

Skeet

Which target leading method involves simply raising the shotgun & pointing where you think the target will be when the shot arrives?

Snap-shooting

Typically, handgun sights consists of a _____ rear notch and a heavy _____ front blade sight?

Square/square

Which shooting position is the most difficult position for firing an accurate shot? Pg 27

Standing

Which target leading method involves an estimation of the length of the lead necessary to hit the target & maintain that lead as you swing with the target, fire & continue the swing?

Sustained lead

Which target leading method involves increasing the speed of the gun so that the muzzle passes the target & then fire?

Swing through

What are the 2 common methods of leading a target with a shotgun?

Swing through & Sustained lead

Which is not considered an important difference between rifle shooting & handgun shooting when referring to handguns? Pg31

The 1st joint of the finger should take up trigger pressure., Keep your finger away from the front of the trigger area. & Handgun should be fired at arms length.

Shooting a firearm can cause immediate & permanent hearing loss & can also damage your ____. Pg 27

Vision


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