Definitions

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  • noun A type of firearm cartridge with the primer is in a central primer cap.

Etymologies

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center +‎ fire

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Examples

  • In the hands of the average hunter, a .223 centerfire is inadequate when cheap FMJ ammo is around for use by the ninnies.

    Smallest caliber to hunt whitetail ethically? 2009

  • In the hands of the average hunter, a .223 centerfire is inadequate when cheap FMJ ammo is around for use by the ninnies.

    Smallest caliber to hunt whitetail ethically? 2009

  • As I see it, the problem with allowing hunting with 22 cal centerfire is many fathers I've talked to want their child to use the 223 for less recoil.

    Is Your Bullet Big Enough? 2009

  • As I see it, the problem with allowing hunting with 22 cal centerfire is many fathers I've talked to want their child to use the 223 for less recoil.

    Is Your Bullet Big Enough? 2009

  • And as someone pointed out, a well-used .22 centerfire is more deadly than a misused .30.

    Is Your Bullet Big Enough? 2009

  • It is sometimes used for reduced loads in centerfire rifle cartridges but this is a dangerous undertaking as load density is not sufficient and hang fires and excessive pressure can occur.

    what is a good powder charge for reloading a .243 with unique powder 2010

  • While Remington has had better success in centerfire 22's (.222, .223 and. 22-250) and 7mm, it lost in the 6mm category (the. 25-06 doesn't count, because until the. 25WSSM, Winchester didn't have an entry in that caliber).

    Our Most Popular Big-Game Rounds 2010

  • While Remington has had better success in centerfire 22's (.222, .223 and. 22-250) and 7mm, it lost in the 6mm category (the. 25-06 doesn't count, because until the. 25WSSM, Winchester didn't have an entry in that caliber).

    Our Most Popular Big-Game Rounds 2010

  • It is sometimes used for reduced loads in centerfire rifle cartridges but this is a dangerous undertaking as load density is not sufficient and hang fires and excessive pressure can occur.

    what is a good powder charge for reloading a .243 with unique powder 2010

  • And as someone pointed out, a well-used .22 centerfire is more deadly than a misused .30.

    Is Your Bullet Big Enough? 2009

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