SDI- Advanced Ballistics Questions and
Answers Graded A+ 2024
.001 inch - ANSWER-For extreme accuracy, cartridge run out should be kept to:
100 yards - ANSWER-Though some shotguns are capable of more, most are most
effective under ----- yards
120 - ANSWER-According to the author, about _____ rounds should be initially used to
test the projectile that you have created.
A beam scale - ANSWER-Which reloading scale is accurate, inexpensive, and not
affected by changes in atmospheric pressure?
A concentricity guage - ANSWER-Which of the following measures the radial run out of
a finished round?
A one-piece, injection-molded, compression-formed hull - ANSWER-The two
fundamental designs of plastic hulls in use today are a two-piece straight-sided hull and
A powder trickler - ANSWER-Which of the following allows great precision in your
powder loading?
Adjusting the depth of the decapping pin's travel and thus the length of its rod -
ANSWER-Before you size the first case, what must be done to prevent the decapping
pin retainer from bottoming out and bending the rod?
All the above - ANSWER-What is a major consideration when beginning to prime?
arsenic; antimony - ANSWER-Traditionally, lead pellets contained both _________ and
_________.
Attempt to reprime again - ANSWER-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?
Cam-over - ANSWER-What is the name for backing off the ram slightly and screwing in
the die an additional 1/8- to ¼-turn?
Cam-over - ANSWER-Which of the following should not be done with a carbide die?
Carefully following instructions - ANSWER-Which of the following is one of the most
important concepts in successful shotshell reloading?
, Cartridge-specific - ANSWER-The sizing die is ________ and needs to be fitted into an
appropriate reloading press.
Case capacity; pressure problems. - ANSWER-Variations in brass weight can cause
both __________ and _________.
Case tension; polished throat. - ANSWER-If the desired effect is to use a hunting load
that will touch the lands of the rifling , you must create good __________ and a nicely
_________.
Concentricity - ANSWER-In order to achieve optimal rifle accuracy, it is recommended
that the reloader purchase a
Deburring the inside and outside of the neck with a chamfering tool - ANSWER-What
must be done after any trimming operation?
Discard it - ANSWER-When sorting brass, what should you do if cracks, splits, or head
separation is detected?
False - ANSWER-Cartridge overall length is not important to safe functioning of your
reload in your firearm.
False - ANSWER-Despite the extreme stresses places on cases, because of obturation,
previously fired brass cases do not require special preparation before being reloaded.
False - ANSWER-If your rifle is shooting 1.5 MOA, a technique like flash hole
uniforming can make big changes in accuracy.
False - ANSWER-Many authorities believe American shooters consistently use
buckshot that is too small for the required shooting task.
False - ANSWER-The star fold crimp style demonstrates greater load-to-load
consistency of tested speeds and pressures. .
False - ANSWER-True or false: A shorter bullet is generally more stable when traveling
through the bore.
Filler wads in the base of the shot cup are indispensable to the reloader - ANSWER-
Which of the following statements is false?
G- zero range
E- mid range height
C- line of departure
A- sight height
F- baseline
D- projectile trajectory
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