Rimfire Ammunition


Ammo where the primer is inside the rim of the cartridge (e.g., .22 LR); commonly used for small game, target shooting, and pest control.

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A form of varmint or pest control used for marksmanship practice; subject to varying regulations.

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Centerfire Ammunition

Ammo with a primer located in the center of the cartridge base, used in most rifles and handguns.

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.22 LR

A popular rimfire cartridge with low recoil, commonly used for small game and target shooting; va...

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Cartridge

A self-contained unit of ammunition with primer, propellant, bullet/shot, and casing.

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Cartridge Components

The parts of a cartridge: primer, propellant (powder), projectile (bullet), and casing.

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Air Rifle

A gun powered by compressed air or CO₂, often used for small game or target practice.

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Ammunition

Cartridges or shells containing primer, powder, projectile, and casing.

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