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Which pair consists entirely of common firearm actions?

Lever and pump are both common firearm actions.

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  1. Lever and pump ✔
  2. Choke and wad
  3. Rifling and muzzle

Why: An action is the firearm's loading, firing, and ejecting mechanism. IHEA-USA's common-action list includes lever and pump, which is also called slide action.

Huh, didn't know that: The same list includes bolt, break or hinge, and semi-auto actions.

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Answer: Lever and pump. An action is the firearm's loading, firing, and ejecting mechanism. IHEA-USA's common-action list includes lever and pump, which is also called slide action.

  1. IHEA-USA Education Standards: The Complete Guide www.ihea-usa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IHEAUSA_HunterEduStd_Comp_Digital-1.pdf
    Common firearm actions: • Bolt • Break or hinge • Lever • Pump or slide • Semi-auto
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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