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BBS 200 AVANCED BALLISTICS SDI |
Correct Questions & Answers | 2026
After a bullet leaves the rifle barrel, what two forces act on the bullet's trajectory grav ity and t he force due to t he air
Which reloading scale is accurate, inexpensive, and not affected by changes in atmospheric pressure?
a. An electronic scale b. A beam scale c. A kitchen scale d. A spring scale A beam scale
The sizing die is and needs to be fitted into an appropriate reloading press.
a. Temperature-sensitive b. Cartridge-specific c. Crimped d. Thermocoupled Cartridge - specific
Full-length sizing die setup begins by inserting the into the top of the press's ram.
b. Decapping pin c. Case lube d. Shellholder Shellho lder
The measurement for overall case length is taken from the flat of the case head to the opening of the case mouth, and the length is always expressed as a maximum dimension less _.
a. Ten-thousandths of an inch b. One-tenth of an inch c. One one-thousandths of an inch d. Ten-thousandths of a milliliter Ten-tho usandths o f an inch
Which process compresses metal and reforms it to a specified dimension?
a. Soft-seating b. Cam-over c. Decapping d. Resizing Resizing
What is the proper name for a bullet tip
a. The meplat b. The cam
a. Trimming b. Crimping c. Heating d. None of the above No ne o f t he above
TRUE OR FALSE
The shellholder is specific not to caliber, but rather to the dimensions of the case head TRUE
For most presses with the priming feature, which way should the primer anvil be facing?
a. It should be facing up b. It should be facing down c. It should be facing you d. None of the above It sho uld be facing up
What will using the dial or electronic caliper and measuring the case from the meplat to the flat of the case head where the primer is located do?
a. Help you decide whether you need to use a roll crimp instead of a taper crimp b. It will give you the COL measurement of the loaded round after soft-seating c. It will give you the COL measurement of the loaded round before soft-seating
d. There is no need to take such a measurement It w ill give yo u the COL measurement o f t he loaded round after soft-seating
Which of the following measures the radial run out of a finished round?
a. A Hornady scale b. A thermocoupler c. A concentricity gauge d. An EGT gauge A co ncentricity gauge
Which of the following tools returns the expanded brass to a reusable state?
a. The resizing die b. The shellholder c. The crimp ring d. The trickler The resizing die
Which of the following should not be done with a carbide die?
a. The use of a locking ring b. Cam-over c. Cam-under d. No ne o f t he above
Which is typically the first step in reloading in which a die is used?
a. Filling the case with primer b. Resizing the case to a reusable state c. Polishing the case d. None of the above Resizing the case to a reusable state
The two fundamental designs of plastic hulls in use today are a two-piece straight-sided hull and
A one-piece, injection-molded,
compression-formed hull
A ceramic-poured hull
A thermocoupled, crimpless hull
None of the above.
A one-piece, injection-molded,
compression-formed hull
What will adding weight to your gun help with?
a. Shooting distance b. Creating the perfect load c. Reducing recoil d. Powder burn rate Reducing recoil
Standard options for shot include
Distance and size
Composition and weight
Coating and size
Size and composition.
Size and composition
What does a shotshell checker do?
a. Measures the precision of hulls and reloaded shells b. Identifies the size of the primer c. Holds the shotshell's pellets d. Acts as a container for shotshell components Measures the precision of hulls and reloaded shells
The star fold crimp style demonstrates greater load-to-load consistency of tested speeds and pressures.
Which of the following seals the powder away from the shot and prevents the burning gases from leaking through the balls of shot?
a. Shotshell sealer b. Wads c. The hull d. The cannelure Wads
Which of the following is one of the most important concepts in successful shotshell reloading?
a. Carefully following instructions b. Purchasing mail-order kits c. Following a complex equation d. Using common household items to reload shotshells Carefully following instructions
TRUE OR FALSE
Lead is a naturally occurring element? TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
d. Marking the ammo
Fill in the blanks. The principle behind stacking buckshot pellets is that the the angle of surface contact between two pellets, the _the tendency those pellets will impart energy in that direction.
a. Greater; greater b. Greater; lesser c. Lesser; greater d. Lesser; lesser Greater; greater
When using a progressive shotgun press, if the primer is not fully seated and sticks out, what is the first remedial action you should take?
a. Remove the primer b. Discard the hull c. Attempt to reprime again d. Adjust your primer seating post Attempt to reprime again
Which of the following is the last step in the reloading process?
a. Dropping the primer b. Inserting the wad c. Making the final crimp
TRUE OR FALSE
What process could cause live primers to detonate? (choose all that apply)
Select one or more:
a. Crimping
b. Re-priming
c. De-priming
d. Inserting the wad
Re-priming
De-priming
Which of the following is a difference between shotguns and rifles?
a. A rifle's bullet is heavier than a shotgun load b. A shotgun slug "mushrooms" c. Typical muzzle velocity d. Any of the above Typical muzzle velocity
It is important to keep an eye on the volume a projectile occupies inside the barrel and not wholly fixate upon the projectile's weight. TRUE
Which of the following is the first step in the reloading process?
a. De-priming and resizing b. Dropping the primer c. Marking the ammo d. Inserting the wad De-priming and resizing
What is the effect that is caused by too much copper fouling in the bore?
a. The bullet loses stability in flight and can cause wide fliers. b. Of three shots, usually one flyer is present. c. The bore is orange-copper in color. d. None of the above. The bullet loses stability in flight and can cause wide fliers
We want to see something measurable when manipulating barrel harmonics by adjusting seating depth. Therefore,
we should adjust the jump by very small increments
Set of calipers
High quality primers
Full length sizing dies
Concentricity gauge.
Concentricity gauge
Dents in the case shoulder are caused by all of the following except:
a. Die set too low plus too much case lube.
b. Case lube escape port in the die is blocked.
c. Case lube on the case shoulder.
d. Improperly trimmed cases.
Improperly trimmed cases.
TRUE OR FALSE
A shorter bullet is generally more stable when traveling through the bore
FALSE
According to the author, about rounds should be initially used to test the projectile that you have created.
a. 45 b. 75 c. 95 d. 120 120
Variations in brass weight can cause both and
. a. Case capacity; extraction problems
b. Case weight has no effect on load development.
c. Extraction problems; pressure problems
d. Case capacity; pressure problems. Case capacity; pressure problems
What is one of the effects of a cartridge that is filled with too little powder?
a. Weak and uneven powder burn b. Unstable temperature fluctuation.
The dent, coming from the firing pin striking the metal side of the primer, creates the pressure needed to ignite the priming mixture TRUE
The primary advantage of a Progressive press is Higher rate of cartridge assembly compared to a single stage press
If you are using "range brass" what must you make sure of before reloading check the headstamp for the caliber designation
That the cases are the correct chambering for your gun
For greatest potential accuracy, after you have separated the brass that was fired from your own gun from that which was otherwise procured, what is the next step Sorting by manufacturer
When sorting brass, what should you do if it cracks, splits, or head separation is detected Discard it
After a bullet leaves the rifle barrel, what two forces act on the bullets trajectory Gravity and the force due to the air flow around the bullet
What is the name of the test data, compiled in Germany in 1881 that turned out to be the basis for ballistics table for small arms right up to present time Krupp Test Data
When shooting uphill, the gun will shoot High
Ballistics deals with? The science of moving projectiles
The ballistic pendulum was based upon laws of mechanics formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
When shooting downhill, the gun will shoot High
A bullets reaction the wind depends on what two factors Speed and direction of the wind
What is the altitude used for most ballistics tables Sea Level
