Rifle parts
Over the last century, modern firearms have changed very little. They are still made up of the same three basic elements: action, stock and barrel.
1. Action
The action is the heart of the firearm — the moving parts that load, fire and eject the shotshells or cartridges. There are several types of actions used in modern firearms:
- bolt action
- lever action
- pump action
- break action
- self-loading action (restricted).
![Action of a Rifle](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4546/attachments/original/HEX-rifle-action.jpg?1591905717)
Action
2. Stock
The stock serves as the handle of the firearm. It can be composed of one or two pieces and is made of wood or a synthetic material. It is the part of the gun which is held, or braced, against your body.
![Stock of a Rifle](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4545/attachments/original/HEX-rifle-stock.jpg?1591905717)
Stock
3. Barrel
The barrel is the metal tube that the projectile travels through.
![Barrel of a Rifle](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4550/attachments/original/HEX-rifle-barrel.jpg?1591905718)
Barrel