rim fire and centre fire

ryan martin · 22nd Sep 2008, 00:49

what is the actual definitions to these 2 different types???

**TaffyGun** · 22nd Sep 2008, 07:23

The actual difference is where the rear of the bullet is struck when its fired. A rimfire is struck around the outside edge or rim of the bullet casing and a centrefire is struck on a primer located in the centre of the casing

ryan martin · 22nd Sep 2008, 15:41

makes sense lol

jonny.c · 24th Sep 2008, 19:24

&rim fire you cant reload were centre fire you can

BillyBob · 24th Sep 2008, 19:30

rim fire came before centre fire, it's cheaper, but less powerful due to the thin brass used in the manufacture. The .17HMR is the most powerful commercial rimfire available. A lovely round to use. £80 for 500 the last batch I bought.

jonny.c · 24th Sep 2008, 19:35

were did you buy that and what ammo was it????

BillyBob · 24th Sep 2008, 19:40

It was Hornaday from York guns. It was about 18months ago. I've read article where they say all the HMR rounds come out of the same manufacturing site though. I tried various makes, and could see no difference. The .22LR is fussy though.

jonny.c · 24th Sep 2008, 19:44

thats cheeeeaaaaaapppppp
my annie lovem
it dont mind remmy but it does give me the odd flyer
using winchesters not bad and cheap

BillyBob · 24th Sep 2008, 20:07

never looked what price they are now. 16p a pop, about same as Sg cartridges.
How much you paying?

BillyBob · 24th Sep 2008, 20:09

I see you've made your magic 30! Not far behind you.
Are you a farmer?