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How does a semi-automatic shotgun cycle?

The action automatically ejects and reloads after each shot.

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  1. The shooter pumps the fore-end
  2. The action automatically ejects and reloads after each shot ✔
  3. The shooter breaks it open each time

Why: Self-loading shotguns use recoil or gas to automatically cycle the action after firing.

Huh, didn't know that: Self-loading shotguns use recoil or gas to automatically cycle the action after firing.

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Answer: The action automatically ejects and reloads after each shot. Self-loading shotguns use recoil or gas to automatically cycle the action after firing.

  1. Shotgun en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotgun
    the action automatically cycles each time the shotgun is fired, ejecting the spent shell and reloading a fresh one into the chamber
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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