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A 'break-action' air rifle is cocked by:
Break-action air rifles use the barrel itself as a lever to compress a spring or piston.
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Question: A 'break-action' air rifle is cocked by:
Answer options: ✅ Pivoting the barrel downward to compress the spring
- Pumping a lever under the forestock
- Pulling back a bolt on the receiver
- Inserting a fresh CO2 cartridge
Correct answer: Pivoting the barrel downward to compress the spring
Explanation: Break-action air rifles use the barrel itself as a lever to compress a spring or piston.
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