Rifle : What is it?
| A rifle is a shoulder firearm composed of a long barrel and a stock. It has two or more spiral grooves in the bore that spin rapidly when a bullet travels down the barrel, stabilizing the bullet's flight for enhanced shooting accuracy.
A rifle is designed to be held using both arms in a standing, kneeling, or prone position. It uses rifle bullets that can have pointed or rounded soft points, protected tips, or full metal jackets. It makes very accurate shots that travel a flat path and penetrate fast and easily.
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Kinds of Rifles include the following: |
Bolt action rifle
A bolt action rifle is operated using bolts.
It has a low, metallic cylinder that cradles the bolt.
Its bolt handle can point in a straight line or downward toward the trigger guard.
It is further classified into two subtypes: a turn-bolt and a straight-pull rifle.
Turn-bolt rifle
A turn-bolt rifle is designed with a locking lug that rotates out of engagement when the bolt handle is lifted to begin the extraction process of the cartridge. It extracts and ejects fired cartridge cases when the bolt handle is pulled to the rear.
It strips fresh cartridges toward the chamber when the the bolt handle is pushed forward.
Most models can have two or more locking lugs.
Those that are chambered for low-powered cartridges do not have locking lugs.
Straight-pull rifle
A straight-pull rifle unlocks the action and eject bullets in the chamber when the bolt is pulled straight backward.
It reloads an empty chamber and locks the action when the bolt is pushed straight forward.
It can have a cam-cocking system that pulls the firing pins away from the primer and into the body when the bolt is lifted and moved backward.
Lever action rifle
A lever action rifle has a lever that forms the trigger guard below the receiver.
It features an oblong, metal block called a breechblock that carries the extractor and the firing pins. It can be locked and unlocked using the operating lever.
The action opens when the lever is pressed down and closes when the lever is returned to its original position using an upward and backward swing.
It does not use lugs to lock the breechblock in place. Instead, it can have a breechblock wedged between the rear wall of the receiver and the face of the breech, or a locking bolt lifted on the wall of the receiver to lock in grooves.
It can be designed with or without an exposed hammer.
Slide or pump action rifle
A slide or a pump action rifle is sturdy and easy to use.
It is made with an operating or an action bar that runs from the slide handle under the barrel to the breechblock.
It uses a tubular magazine that makes loading, unloading, and shooting simple and quick.
It extracts and ejects fired cartridge cases. It uses a new round of cartridge case from the magazine when the slide handle is pulled rearward.
Most models are designed to fire .22 rimfire cartridges.
Semi-automatic action rifle
A semi-automatic action rifle is also know as a self-loading rifle (SLR).
It is designed to fire bullets whenever the trigger is pulled without operating the bolt or other loading mechanism.
It is further classified into three subtypes: a blowback action rifle, a recoil action rifle, and a gas-operated rifle.
Blowback action rifle
A blowback action rifle has a heavy breechlock in the receiver that flexibly moves back and forth. Its simple construction makes it easy to use.
It fires .22 rimfire cartridges.
Recoil action rifle
A recoil action rifle features a barrel and a breechblock that slide in horizontally over a short distance when fired.
It is designed to sufficiently drop the pressure in the chamber when the barrel engages a stop in the receiver.
Gas-operated rifle
A gas-operated rifle uses a small amount of gas that bleeds off into the auxiliary chamber, pushing the piston to create a force to unlock and open the action.
It is commonly used with a long-stroke or a short-stroke piston. |
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Stock: Choose a rifle with a synthetic stock for excellent stability and indestructibility. This type of rifle is ideal for hunting because it is easy to carry and durable enough to withstand occasional dropping.
Safety information
Always point the muzzle or the front end of your rifle in a safe direction to prevent accidents if it is unintentionally discharged.
Always point the muzzle toward the ground when not in use. Pointing it at a person is very dangerous, and it can be considered a criminal threat.
Rest your fingers alongside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot to prevent accidentally pulling the trigger.
Always keep the rifle unloaded and its action open until you are ready to shoot to avoid accidents. |
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