Shotgun Basics and Usage Quiz
Test your knowledge on shotgun usage, gauges, ammunition, actions, and more in this firearms quiz.
#1
What is the primary purpose of a shotgun?
Hunting small game
Home defense
Sport shooting
All of the above
#2
Which of the following is a common type of shotgun action?
Single shot
Double barrel
Bolt action
All of the above
#3
What is the advantage of a side-by-side shotgun over an over-under shotgun?
Greater accuracy
Faster reloading
Broader field of view
Reduced recoil
#4
What is the purpose of the bead sight on a shotgun?
To indicate the shotgun's gauge
To improve accuracy
To provide a reference point for aiming
To reduce recoil
#5
Which of the following is a common shotgun action type?
Break action
Slide action
Pump action
All of the above
#6
What is the typical gauge of a shotgun used for hunting deer?
12 gauge
20 gauge
.410 bore
16 gauge
#7
What is the choke of a shotgun?
The amount of powder in a shotgun shell
The constriction at the muzzle end
The length of the barrel
The type of sights on the shotgun
#8
What is the purpose of a shotgun shell's wad?
To hold the shot together
To seal the gases behind the shot
To reduce recoil
To indicate the shotgun shell gauge
#9
What is the purpose of a shotgun's safety mechanism?
To prevent accidental discharges
To lock the action closed
To adjust the choke
To increase accuracy
#10
What is 'shot' in a shotgun shell?
The plastic casing
The gunpowder
The projectile pellets
The primer
#11
What is a 'slug' in the context of shotgun ammunition?
A type of shotshell
A single projectile
A type of choke
A reloading component
#12
What is meant by the term 'pump-action' in reference to shotguns?
The action of loading the shotgun
The action of cycling the shotgun's action
The action of ejecting spent shells
The action of cocking the hammer
#13
What is the purpose of a shotgun's ribbed barrel?
To reduce weight
To improve accuracy
To increase muzzle velocity
To provide a gripping surface
#14
What is the 'forcing cone' of a shotgun barrel?
The end of the barrel
The area where the chamber meets the barrel
The area where the choke begins
The area where the chamber tapers into the bore
#15
What is meant by the term 'overbored' in relation to shotgun barrels?
A barrel that is too long for the shotgun
A barrel with a bore diameter larger than standard
A barrel that has been bored out after manufacturing
A barrel with an oversized chamber
#16
What is the advantage of a longer shotgun barrel?
Increased accuracy
Reduced recoil
Easier to maneuver
Lighter weight
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