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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Examples
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In the hands of the average hunter, a .223 centerfire is inadequate when cheap FMJ ammo is around for use by the ninnies.
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In the hands of the average hunter, a .223 centerfire is inadequate when cheap FMJ ammo is around for use by the ninnies.
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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.
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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.
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And as someone pointed out, a well-used .22 centerfire is more deadly than a misused .30.
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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
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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).
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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).
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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
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And as someone pointed out, a well-used .22 centerfire is more deadly than a misused .30.
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