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Which of these describes an extractor’s role in a firearm action?

CFSC Student Handbook — 'Extractors and ejectors' section: The extractor grips the cartridge rim to withdraw the case from the chamber; the ejector then expels

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Question: Which of these describes an extractor’s role in a firearm action?

Answer options: ✅ It grips the cartridge rim and pulls the spent case from the chamber when the action is cycled

  • It reduces recoil by dampening the action
  • It serves as the main spring for the trigger
  • It aligns the front and rear sights for aiming

Correct answer: It grips the cartridge rim and pulls the spent case from the chamber when the action is cycled

Explanation: CFSC Student Handbook — 'Extractors and ejectors' section: The extractor grips the cartridge rim to withdraw the case from the chamber; the ejector then expels it from the action. It is not a recoil damping device or sighting component.

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