Rimfire vs. Centerfire Cartridges: Understanding the Key Differences - The Armory Life

The main difference between rimfire and centerfire cartridges lies in where the primer is located and how the firing pin strikes it. Rimfire ammunition has a priming compound distributed around the inside rim of the cartridge base. Centerfire ammo has a separate primer component seated in the center of the case head. This fundamental design Read More

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