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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.........
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∙ 11y agoA centerfire rifle is a rifle that is chambered for a centerfire cartridge. Centerfire cartridges are characterized by a primer that is located in the center of the case head, as opposed to inside the rim (which would make it rimfire).
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What components is NOT found in a centerfire rifle cartridge?
There are any number of things NOT found in a centerfire rifle cartridge. However, what WILL be found is a centerfire primer, a cartridge case, powder and bullet.
Does Marlin make a 17 Centerfire Rifle?
No. Yes they do: Marlin 917VS rifle
What is the velocity of a 17 centerfire rifle?
3650 fps
What is a Remington 742?
An autoloading centerfire rifle made from 1960-1980
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.
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.
Can a rifle shoot rimfire and centerfire bullets?
Not without some adapter device.
How far will a 222 centerfire rifle shoot?
Slightly less than 3 miles.
What kind of gun do deer hunters use?
In this order; centerfire rifle, shotgun, handguns.
What is the maximum effective range of a 50 cal rifle?
You will have to specify if it is a muzzle loader or a centerfire.
Is 642 a Model number of a Remington semi-automatic rifle?
Nope, a 742 centerfire but no 642.
What is the value and year of a octagon barrel Thompson centerfire rifle?
You will have to call TC for the information. No published data.
