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What was an invention that improved the distance and accuracy of rifles?
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Which of the following was an invention that improved the distance and accuracy of rifles?
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Why were rifles perferable to muskets?
The rifles had much better range and accuracy over smoothbore muskets.
What kind of products are sold through Accuracy International?
Accuracy International sells a variety of sniper rifles as well as gun accessory. For a full list of all of their rifles you can visit the official Accuracy International website.
What was the invention that made rifles more accurate and distances?
Rifling in the barrels
What is a sniper rifle that was primarily designed for use in arctic climates?
Rifles made by Accuracy International. See the link below for an article on the Arctic family of rifles.
What is the difference between rifles and muskets?
Muskets have smooth bores and rifles have rifling - spiral grooves to make the bullet spin. Rifles have longer range and better accuracy. Both were originally muzzleloaders, but rifles eventually began to use metallic cartridges.
Why is the rifle better than a musket?
The rifles had superior range and accuracy compared to the smoothbore musket.
Straight stock rifles vs pistol grip rifles?
The straight is better for accuracy, but pistol is more comfortable for sustained fire (like target practice.) I prefer pistol 'cause that's what I hunt with.
Does a thinner barrel wall on rifles affect accuracy?
It MAY. There are multiple factors that affect accuracy. The stiffness of the barrel is ONE of them, because a thinner barrel will heat up faster. When a barrel becomes very hot from fairly rapid fire, the accuracy begins to suffer.
What new weapons were used during the war?
Large scale jet-on-jet combat, helicopters, improved rifles and machine guns.
Why were the new rifles preferable to muskets?
they fired with greater accuracy than the muskets. IMPROVEMENT. Their useful range was of more than 1 kilometer, while they were lethal within a range of 600 meters.
What action on a gun is the most accurate?
Typically, the bolt action rifle is capable of the greatest accuracy, although there are single shot rifles capable of exceptional accuracy, as well as some very good auto loading rifles. The most accurate rifle will probably have a heavy free floated barrel with a special muzzle crown, a special chamber, and a VERY precise trigger.
