Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
In a bolt-action firearm, which component is primarily responsible for stripping a fresh cartridge from the magazine and pushing it into the chamber?
As the bolt is pushed forward, the bolt face moves the cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
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Question: In a bolt-action firearm, which component is primarily responsible for stripping a fresh cartridge from the magazine and pushing it into the chamber?
Answer options:
- The extractor ✅ The bolt face
- The charging handle
- The ejector
Correct answer: The bolt face
Explanation: As the bolt is pushed forward, the bolt face moves the cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
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