What does the action of a rifle do?

It loads, fires, and ejects cartridges.

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  1. It protects the shooter's eyes
  2. It loads, fires, and ejects cartridges ✔
  3. It only holds the sling

Why: The action handles loading, firing, and removing spent cases, forming the rifle's working mechanism.

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Answer: It loads, fires, and ejects cartridges. The action handles loading, firing, and removing spent cases, forming the rifle's working mechanism.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    Identify the three main parts of a rifle, and tell how they function
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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