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Which of the following is an example of ammunition designed to be used with a muzzleloading firearm?

A. Centerfire cartridges
B. Rimfire cartridges
C. Sabots and balls
D. Shotgun shells

Answer :

Final answer:

Sabots and balls are an example of ammunition for muzzleloading firearms, which are loaded from the firearm's front end as opposed to breech-loading weapons loaded from the back. so the correct option is c.

Explanation:

An example of ammunition designed to be used with a muzzleloading firearm is c) Sabots and balls. Muzzleloading firearms are those in which the projectile and usually the propellant charge as well, have to be loaded from the open end at the front (muzzle) of the gun. This is in contrast to breech-loading firearms, which are loaded from the rear. Sabots and balls were commonly used ammunition types in early muzzleloaders, with the sabot acting as a carrier for the ball or bullet, facilitating a better fit and seal within the barrel. Compared to the innovations seen in nineteenth century weaponry, such as the repeating rifles and machine guns that could fire multiple rounds per minute, muzzleloaders were much slower to load and fire.