: having the priming distributed in the rim of the shell
rimfirenoun
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Recent Examples on the WebAs befits a company dedicated to performance, the new polymer coating was specially developed to handle the friction and heat associated with the velocities of rimfire ammunition.Field & Stream, 2 Oct. 2020 Any precision shooter on a budget should take a hard look at this scope, which one tester suggested would make an excellent addition to a rimfire rifle competing in National Rifle League .22 matches. Andrew Mckean, Outdoor Life, 18 Aug. 2020 The low recoil and limited report of the rimfire round are a good way to ease youths and newbies into the world of shooting. Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 14 Aug. 2020 The receiver is also grooved for standard rimfire tip-off scope mounts. Chris Christian, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019 Does it make sense to purchase rimfire firearm in this environment?Outdoor Life, 6 Sep. 2019