Across
- 4. what direction should a muzzle be facing when stored
- 5. device used for aiming
- 7. type of sight that has a round bead on top of the barrel
- 10. explosive chemical compound that ignites the gunpowder
- 12. the amount of gunpowder in a cartridge
- 15. the bore diameter of a shotgun
- 16. the metal tube that the projectile travels through
- 17. type of safety that has a sliding bar
- 18. the container that holds all the ammunition components
- 19. the size of a rile or handgun bore
- 20. the "traditional bow"
Down
- 1. action that has a large metal lever
- 2. the spread of shot pellets after they hit a non-moving targer
- 3. how should firearms be stored
- 5. mechanical device that blocks the trigger or hammer to prevent firing
- 6. a pin that strikes the primer of the cartridge causing ignition
- 8. type of arrowhead that is used for big game hunting
- 9. type of safety that has a pivoting lever
- 11. the handle of the firearm
- 13. action that operates on the same principle of a door hinge
- 14. rear end of the barrel