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What is the primer's job?
When the firing pin strikes the primer it produces a flame that ignites the propellant powder.
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Question: What is the primer's job?
Answer options:
- Stabilize the bullet ✅ Ignite the propellant when struck by the firing pin
- Lubricate the bore
- Hold the bullet in place
Correct answer: Ignite the propellant when struck by the firing pin
Explanation: When the firing pin strikes the primer it produces a flame that ignites the propellant powder.
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