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Why were the new rifles preferable to muskets?
they fired with greater accuracy than the muskets. IMPROVEMENT. Their useful range was of more than 1 kilometer, while they were lethal within a range of 600 meters.
Why were the new rifles that the soldiers used in the civil war better than muskets?
they were better because they had riffled barrels which caused the bullet to spin. think of a football with a perfect spiral compared to a football going end over end. hope this helps
About how many Model 1854 Austrian muskets did the South get?
100,00o muskets in 1854.
What were the British's weapons in the 1700s?
The British used muskets in battle. in the late 1700's they where developed so the gun powder went into the muskets "pan" and was ignited.
How much recoil did muskets have?
Similar to modern day shotgun
What did people use before the Rifle?
Muskets- a smoothbore firearm. Not as accurate, but better than bows and pikes.
Are bows better than cross bows?
I prefer to use crossbows because bolts are cheaper than arrows :)
Is it better to have a short bow and arrow?
Yes, short bows have higher DPS than long bows. (Excluding bows such as dark bow with dragon arrows and the Zaryte bow)
Why is a longbow a better weapon for English archers than other bows?
help answer it
Why were rifles perferable to muskets?
The rifles had much better range and accuracy over smoothbore muskets.
What is an example of superior Spanish technology?
Answers may include any 3 of the following: horses, bows, muskets, cannons, metal helmets
How were rifles and minnie balls better weaponry than old fashioned muskets?
Better ballistics, better range, more accuracy. Muskets, however, did have an advantage at close range in that they could fire "buck and ball" ammunition, which was basically some buckshot attached to the musket ball. When fired, the buckshot would separate and spread out.
Can muskets fire more than one shot?
yes
What were the renaissance armies equipped with?
These armies had primitive muskets with them, but they are very unreliable. Muskets were very to carry and slow to fire. The cannon was especially frustrating as it was difficult to transport, load, and aim and was used primarily for siege warfare. Non gunpowder weapons, such as knights, swords, pikes, and bows still played a huge role too.
Are flintlock muskets more accurate than flintlock pistlos?
Yes
What weapons did new France use in the 1500 and 1750's?
In New France people used weapons as protection. They used different types of muskets such as: Light hunting muskets Flintlock muskets Muskets with bayonets They also used swords, pikes, hatchets, halbards, throwing-axes, and tomahawks.
Who is better flames or maple leafs?
kessel bows down to iginla.
