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What does a musket fire?
A musket fires small metal balls (back then made of lead) called musket balls (simple enough:)
How fast can a civil war musket load and fire?
Muskets were known not to be reliable. It is said that it is rare for a musket to hit the exact area it was aiming at, but rather hit a different enemy near by the one that the musketeer was aiming at.
What is a musket loop?
A musket loop is a small window through which a musket can be fired without providing a large opening for the attackers to return fire.
Could the musket fire with bayonet attached?
Yes
What can b e used to provide air for a fire?
Musket
Is a musket a shotgun?
No. A musket is a smooth-bore, muzzel loading weapon designed to fire a single ball. A shotgun is designed to fire a several pieces of smaller shot in a single load.
Haw long does it take to fire a musket?
30-60 seconds.
What did the rifled musket do?
It made accurate long range fire possible.
How fast did a bullet fire from a musket in 1775?
In 1775, a musket typically fired a lead ball at speeds ranging from 900 to 1,200 feet per second (about 275 to 365 meters per second). The exact velocity could vary based on factors such as the type of musket, the caliber of the ball, and the amount of gunpowder used. Muskets of that era were smoothbore firearms, which affected accuracy and range compared to later rifled firearms.
Negative things about a musket?
Mis firing, slow to load, won't fire when wet.
Can a bullet shot from a musket at close range set something on fire?
Yes it would.
What would happen if someone fired a musket without putting the ramrod back in?
You are NOT supposed to put the ramrod back into the barrel if you want to fire the musket. It would go back in its slot.
