Snipex Alligator

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/snipex-alligator

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the rifle configuration?Bolt-action, magazine-fed anti-materiel rifle
2. What is the chambered caliber?14.5×114mm
3. Why is it called an anti-materiel rifle?It is called anti-materiel because it is meant to target machines, vehicles, and buildings, not people.
4. How does the rifle work?The rifle uses a bolt that you pull back to load each bullet. It also has a detachable magazine that holds many bullets for quick shooting.

Bolt-action: A firearm action that requires the manual operation of a bolt to cycle cartridges, known for its reliability and precision.
Magazine-fed: A firearm that utilizes a detachable or internal box to store and feed multiple cartridges into the chamber sequentially.
Anti-materiel rifle: A specialized rifle designed to engage and destroy enemy equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure, rather than personnel.
Caliber: The internal diameter of a firearm's barrel, or the diameter of the projectile it fires, often expressed in millimeters or inches.