What is a break-open shotgun?
Q: What is a break-open shotgun?
A: A break-open shotgun is a type of shotgun that loads shells by opening up the barrels, taking out spent shells, placing new shells in each chamber, and then closing the barrels.
Q: What types of barrels do break-open shotguns typically have?
A: Most break-open shotguns are either single- or double-barrel. However, triple- and quadruple-barrel shotguns exist.
Q: Why are single and double-barrel shotguns more common than triple or quadruple-barrel shotguns?
A: Single- and double-barrel shotguns are easier to make and less likely to jam, making them more popular than triple or quadruple-barrel shotguns.
Q: How are double-barrel shotguns typically made?
A: Most double-barrel shotguns are made with their barrels touching side-by-side.
Q: What is an over-and-under shotgun?
A: An over-and-under shotgun is a type of shotgun where one barrel is on top of the other.
Q: Why are over-and-under shotguns easier to aim than side-by-side shotguns?
A: Over-and-under shotguns are easier to aim because you do not need to aim a little to the left or right.
Q: Why are break-open shotguns still popular with civilians?
A: Break-open shotguns are still popular with civilians because they are easier to use and less likely to jam than repeating shotguns, even though they hold fewer shells.
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