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Cowboys used rifles for hunting or for killing varmints and in the wild west for defense. Some of them enjoyed target shooting for fun.
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What type of cartridges do rifles use?
The two types of cartridges used in rifles and pistols are rimfire and centerfire
Did the Confederacy use Hawken rifles?
Yes, in the early years of the US Civil war the South used hunting rifles such as the Hawken and Kentcuky rifles and shotguns due too the shortage of military rifles, they remained in service until 1863.
What country used rifles in world war 1?
ALL nations that were involved in WW I used rifles. While the most common use was by Infantrymen, soldiers in all branches of the military would have reason to use rifles- whether they were artillery, Armor, Cavalry, or Supply personnel. Rifles (and handguns) were even used by pilots.
What gun did they use before machine guns?
Well, mostly pistols and rifles.
What weapons did the confederates use in the Battle of Vicksburg?
they used shotguns,rifles,and cannons
How are North American and South American cowboys different?
North American cowboys use lassoes and South American cowboys use bolos.
What did cowboys use?
ropes
What did the colonist use?
Rifles and Arrows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did all cowboys use horses?
No.
Why do cowboys use lasso's?
i dont no
What does a cowboy might use?
Cowboys used firearms like Colt Pistols and Winchester Rifles, among others. Cowboys also carried pocket knives. Usually these had "sheepsfoot" blades. That means a blade with a straight edge and a straight,dull,curved back edge. If necessary they would also use their lasso to trip foes. they also used booey knives
What kind of weapons did the Ku Klux Klan use?
They now use assault rifles , hunting rifles , shotguns , handguns and bladed weaponry
What do they use and carry in the Canadian Army?
The standard infantry rifles in the RCAF are the Diemaco C7A1 and C7A2 rifles.
What type of cartridges do rifles use?
The two types of cartridges used in rifles and pistols are rimfire and centerfire
What weapons did the colonists use?
Rifles and Arrows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What weapon did nez perce use?
rifles
Do taliban use mosin sniper rifles?
yes
