Wisconsin Hunter's Safety Practice Exam

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On a shotgun, what controls the pattern of the shot?

  1. bolt

  2. choke

  3. safety

  4. ejector

The correct answer is: choke

A A bolt is basically the locking mechanism of a gun, which keeps the gun closed while the pressure is high and safe to open after the pressure has fallen. A bolt does not control the shot pattern. C: A safety is a mechanism on a gun that is designed to prevent accidental discharge or firing of the gun. It does not control the shot pattern. D: An ejector is a mechanism on a gun that removes the spent cartridge or shell after firing. It also does not control the shot pattern. The choke is the correct answer because it is a constriction at the end of a shotgun's barrel that modifies the spread of the shot, making it more open or tight and therefore controlling the shot pattern.

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