rimfire

rim·fire | \ ˈrim-ˌfī(-ə)r

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Definition of rimfire

of a cartridge

: having the priming distributed in the rim of the shell

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Recent Examples on the Web As befits a company dedicated to performance, the new polymer coating was specially developed to handle the friction and heat associated with the velocities of rimfire ammunition. — Field & Stream, "A Better Approach," 2 Oct. 2020 Any precision shooter on a budget should take a hard look at this scope, which one tester suggested would make an excellent addition to a rimfire rifle competing in National Rifle League .22 matches. — Andrew Mckean, Outdoor Life, "The 13 Best New Precision Riflescopes Put to the Test," 18 Aug. 2020 The low recoil and limited report of the rimfire round are a good way to ease youths and newbies into the world of shooting. — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, "The 9 Best Single-Shot Rifles and Shotguns for Any Budget," 14 Aug. 2020 The receiver is also grooved for standard rimfire tip-off scope mounts. — Chris Christian, Outdoor Life, "The 12 Best Budget Guns for Coyote Hunting," 20 Nov. 2019 Does it make sense to purchase rimfire firearm in this environment? — Outdoor Life, "The 10 Best Rimfire Rifles," 6 Sep. 2019

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“Rimfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rimfire. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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