Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
Upon removing a misfired cartridge after waiting 60 seconds, what should you look for on the cartridge?
Checking for a firing pin strike helps determine if the malfunction was caused by the ammunition (the 'dud') or a weak firing pin hit (firearm issue).
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Question: Upon removing a misfired cartridge after waiting 60 seconds, what should you look for on the cartridge?
Answer options:
- The length of the casing
- The weight of the bullet ✅ An indentation on the primer (centrefire) or rim (rimfire)
- The colour of the gunpowder
Correct answer: An indentation on the primer (centrefire) or rim (rimfire)
Explanation: Checking for a firing pin strike helps determine if the malfunction was caused by the ammunition (the 'dud') or a weak firing pin hit (firearm issue).
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