Firing mode where loading a new round is automatic, but each round requires individual trigger-pull.

Firing mode where loading a new round is automatic, but each round requires individual trigger-pull.

• A. Automatic
• B. Semi-Automatic
• C. Burst
• D. Manual

Answer: (B)

Semi-automatic fire means the mechanism automatically cycles to chamber the next round after each shot, but you must pull the trigger for every individual shot. The action uses the energy from firing to eject the spent case and ready the next round, so loading the next round happens automatically. However, one trigger pull yields one shot, until you release and pull again. This differs from full automatic, where one trigger pull can produce multiple shots in succession, and from burst, where a single trigger pull releases a limited number of rounds. Manual fire requires you to operate the action to chamber each round yourself, rather than relying on the cycling action.

Semi-automatic fire means the mechanism automatically cycles to chamber the next round after each shot, but you must pull the trigger for every individual shot. The action uses the energy from firing to eject the spent case and ready the next round, so loading the next round happens automatically. However, one trigger pull yields one shot, until you release and pull again.

This differs from full automatic, where one trigger pull can produce multiple shots in succession, and from burst, where a single trigger pull releases a limited number of rounds. Manual fire requires you to operate the action to chamber each round yourself, rather than relying on the cycling action.