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What is the primary difference between a misfire and a hangfire?
A misfire means the round fails to fire entirely; a hangfire is a temporary delay in the ignition of the primer or powder.
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Question: What is the primary difference between a misfire and a hangfire?
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- A misfire occurs when the bullet exits the barrel slowly, while a hangfire is a total failure to fire. ✅ A misfire is a total failure of the primer to ignite the powder, while a hangfire is a delayed ignition.
- A misfire only occurs with centrefire ammunition, while a hangfire only occurs with rimfire.
- A misfire is caused by a broken firing pin, while a hangfire is caused by bad gunpowder.
Correct answer: A misfire is a total failure of the primer to ignite the powder, while a hangfire is a delayed ignition.
Explanation: A misfire means the round fails to fire entirely; a hangfire is a temporary delay in the ignition of the primer or powder.
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