Rimfire

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  • n. Type of firearm cartridge where the primer is in the back rim, rather than a central primer cap. They are cheap to produce but can not be reloaded with powder.
    • Word Usage
    "Thanks Wm. I sent in my NRA app form & fee today just to stand with you guys ... even though as it turns out HR1022 exempts. 22cal rimfire from the magazine capacity limit."
    Antonym
    center-fire   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    centerfire    caseless    breechloader    .50-caliber    center-fire   
     
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