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Looking for 22 Long Rifle Ammo or any other rimfire ammunition? You can find Rimfire Ammo in standard velocity or high velocity, with Copper Plated Hollow Point (CPHP), Lead Round Nose (LRN), Copper Plated Round Nose (CPRN), lead hollow point, or Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bullets, and different bullet weights. There are even Subsonic Ammo options! Besides recreational shooting, many shooters prefer rimfire cartridges for varmint hunting. We carry the best brands like Aguila, CCI Blazer, Fiocchi, Winchester Super-X, and more!
What Does Rimfire Mean in Ammo?
Rimfire ammunition is a type of firearm cartridge that is fired by striking the base's rim, rather than the centerfire cartridge's primer in the center of the base. It is named after the small circular ridge or "rim" at the base of the cartridge that serves as the point of ignition. Rimfire cartridges are typically less powerful than centerfire cartridges and are used for sporting and recreational target shooting, as well as for small game and varmint hunting. Examples of common rimfire cartridges include .22 Long Rifle Ammo, .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire), and .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire). Other common rimfire ammunition examples include, but aren’t limited to, .17 HM2 (Hornady Mach 2), .17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum), and .22 Short.
What Is the Difference Between Rimfire and Centerfire Ammo?
While rimfire ammo is typically associated with small-caliber cartridges, centerfire is pretty much everything else and it applies to handgun ammo, Rifle Ammo, and even shotshells. The main difference between rimfire and centerfire ammunition lies in the method of ignition. In rimfire ammunition, the base's rim serves as the point of ignition, while in centerfire ammunition, the ignition point is a primer located in the center of the base. Besides how they're designed to operate, there's another big difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition. A centerfire rifle or handgun casing can be reused for Reloading but a rimfire case cannot. That's because you can replace the primer in a centerfire case.
Another key difference is the size and power of the cartridges. Rimfire cartridges are typically smaller and less powerful than centerfire cartridges, making them suitable for sporting and recreational shooting and small game hunting. Centerfire cartridges, on the other hand, are typically larger and more powerful and are used for a wider range of shooting activities, including hunting larger game and target shooting. Additionally, rimfire ammunition is typically less expensive than centerfire ammunition and is easier to manufacture, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious shooters.
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