Which type of bow uses wheels and cables, and is the most popular bow for hunting and target shooting? compound bow recurve bow longbow crossbow {Ans: compound bow}When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence? Expanding gas drives the bullet through the barrel. Gunpowder burns and converts to a gas. The trigger is pulled. The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder. {Ans: The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.}Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for nocking the arrow. What is the name for this band? fletching vane nocking point crest {Ans: nocking point}A downed animal appears to be dead. What should you do before approaching this animal? Make a loud noise. Wait to see if the animal reacts. Use your rifle or a long branch to prod the animal's hindquarters. Wait to see if the animal reacts. Wait a short distance away. Watch for any rise and fall of the animal's chest. Wait a short distance away. Watch for the animal's eyes to blink. {Ans: Wait a short distance away. Watch for any