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Module 03 - RIFLES 101

THE FIRING CYCLE OF A PUMP ACTION RIFLE

 

See how it works:

Illustration of a pump action rifle.

  • The forestock is pulled to the rear of the rifle to eject any empty ammunition from the chamber, cock the hammer and simultaneously load a new shell into the chamber.

Illustration of the inside of a pump action rifle being loaded as the action is closed and the spent cartridge is ejected.

  • The forestock moves forward to push the block and firing pin into place against the cartridge. At this point, the firearm is ready to fire.

Illustration of the inside of a loaded pump action rifle.

  • Pulling the trigger will cause the firing pin to strike the end of the cartridge and fire the projectile.

   

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