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That depends entirely on the purpose for which you intend to use the rifle.
Modern rimfire rifles are usually chambered for either .22" caliber cartridges (shorts, longs, long-rifles or magnums [WMR]), or for .17" caliber cartridges (.17 Aguila, .17 Mach 2, .17 HMR [V-Max, TNT, or XTP]), or a very few for 5mm. Each has different capabilities, but most rimfires are used for "plinking" (informal target shooting), target competition, or small-game hunting. Most rimfire rifles and most rimfire cartridges are less expensive than most centerfires.
There are many dozens of centerfire rifles and rifle cartridges ranging from .17 Remington to .50 BMG and .700 Nitro Express. Again, each has its own purpose(s), from target shooting to hunting big & dangerous game. One would be as ill-advised to hunt prairie-dogs with a .458 Winchester Magnum as to hunt Cape Buffalo with a .223 Remington.
The correct cartridge for any given rifle is almost invariably stamped on its barrel. If in doubt, consult a gunsmith. DO NOT GUESS OR ASSUME ANYTHING.
As to quality of rifles, there are egregiously poor quality and supremely excellent quality rifles of either rim- or center-fire design. Once you have defined your intended purpose(s), seek competent advice and buy the best quality that you can afford.
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Can you use rimfire cartridges in a centerfire rifle?
No. The terms "rimfire" & "centerfire" should self-explain. On rimfire the priming compound is in the rim of the cartridge and on centerfire the primer with the priming compound is in the center of the cartridge.
Can a rifle shoot rimfire and centerfire bullets?
Not without some adapter device.
How do you know if a rifle is a rimfire or centerfire rifle?
If you look at the bolt face, a center fire rifle will have the firing pin located in the center of the bolt. A rimfire rifle will have the firing pin located on the outside edge of the bolt.
Is a 22 centerfire?
There are 22 caliber centerfire cartridges such as the .22 Hornet and others, but ordinary 22 cartridges (short, long, long rifle) are rimfire.
Does the firearm shoot rimfire cartridges or centerfire?
Some are rimfire, some are centerfire. Depends on the design of the firearm.
The US 32 caliber revolver is it a centerfire or rimfire?
Centerfire
Difference between rimfire and centerfire ammo?
A centerfire cartridge has the primer in the middle on the bottom side of the shell, where as the rimfire is the whole bottom.
What is centerfire rifle?
centerfire merly means that the bullet is fired via a primer seated in the rear middle of a cartridge. that differs from a muzzel loading firarm which requires the charge to be set off with a nipple cap as apposed to a center fire primer.........
How far can a 17 caliber rifle bullet travel?
There are several different .17 caliber catridges- some rimfire, some centerfire.
What type of gun is a 22 magnum--rimfire or centerfire?
A .22 magnum round is a rimfire cartridge,Today. The first .22 magnum was a centerfire. it is very hard if not impossible to buy new centerfire rifels, however the shells are still plentiful. I think a much more accurate shell ,at least for me than the rimfire. my father had a centerfire .22 magnum rifle lever action, with the magazine running along the barrel. if anyone has one I am looking for one. my brother got my dads.
Are bolt action rifles also centerfire rifles?
Not necessarily. Centerfire and rimfire refer to the cartridge. Those with a primer in the center of the cartridge base are centerfire, and those with propellant packed in the rim are rimfire. Popular centerfire cartridges include the .223 Remington, .380 Winchester, .30-30, .30-06, 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, etc. The most commonly known rimfire cartridge is the .22 Long Rifle. There are bolt action rifles manufactured for each type of cartridge.
Is the fn ps90 centerfire or rimfire?
Centrefire
