Chapter 3 Review Exercises

1.

The part of the shotgun that loads, fires, and unloads the shotshell is called the:

action.
stock.
barrel.

2.

The inside of a shotgun barrel is generally:

rifled.
smooth.
calibrated.

3.

List four types of shotgun actions.

4.

Shotguns are generally measured in:

caliber.
millimeters.
gauge.

5.

Which of these is the largest bore?

10 gauge
12 gauge
20 gauge

6.

Where would you look on a shotgun to find out the gauge and chamber length?

On the stock
On the action
On the barrel

7.

It is safe to fire a 20-gauge shotshell in a 12-gauge shotgun.

True
False

8.

You may safely fire a 3-inch shotshell in a shotgun chambered for 2-3/4-inch shotshells.

True
False

9.

What controls the spread of shot when a shotgun is fired?

Choke
Action
Gauge