Hunters Ed. Ch. 3 Part 2 Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using correct firing techniques?

• To make the rifle look more appealing

• To increase the speed of shooting

• To steady the rifle for the most accurate shooting

• To reduce the weight of the rifle

What should you avoid doing when shooting from a rest?

• Using a log as a rest

• Resting the barrel directly on a hard surface

• Shooting from a prone position

• Using a jacket as padding

What is the first step in the four fundamentals for an accurate rifle shot?

• Squeeze the trigger slowly

• Follow through

• Aim carefully, aligning your sights

• Take a deep breath, and then release about half of it

Which rifle-firing position is considered the steadiest?

• Standing

• Sitting

• Kneeling

• Prone

What is the effect of holding your breath too long while aiming?

• It decreases your heart rate

• It increases your pulse and causes the rifle to move

• It improves your focus

• It steadies the rifle

What is the purpose of a choke in a shotgun?

• To increase the weight of the shotgun

• To make the shotgun quieter

• To improve the aesthetics of the shotgun

• To control the shot string and affect pellet density

Which choke would be most suitable for hunting small, fast, close birds?

• Modified

• Cylinder

• Improved Cylinder

• Full

What is the purpose of patterning your shotgun?

• To reduce the noise of the shotgun

• To ensure a clean kill with proper, even density

• To increase the speed of shooting

• To make the shotgun lighter

What is the correct sequence for shouldering a shotgun?

• Bring the stock to your cheek first, then to your shoulder

• Lower your head to the stock

• Raise your head above the stock

• Bring the stock to your shoulder first, then to your cheek

What is the swing-through method in shotgun shooting?

• Swinging the shotgun in a circular motion

• Swinging the shotgun through the target and firing at a blank space in front

• Holding the shotgun steady and waiting for the target to move into the line of fire

• Pointing the shotgun at a stationary target