rimfire
adjective
rim·fire
ˈrim-ˌfī(-ə)r 
of a cartridge
: having the priming distributed in the rim of the shell
rimfire
noun
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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.
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Field & Stream, 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, 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, 14 Aug. 2020
The receiver is also grooved for standard rimfire tip-off scope mounts.
—Chris Christian, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Does it make sense to purchase rimfire firearm in this environment?
—Outdoor Life, 6 Sep. 2019
Field & Stream, 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, 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, 14 Aug. 2020
The receiver is also grooved for standard rimfire tip-off scope mounts.
—Chris Christian, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Does it make sense to purchase rimfire firearm in this environment?
—Outdoor Life, 6 Sep. 2019
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“Rimfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rimfire. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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