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centerfire

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A cartridge with the primer in the center of its base

noun
/ˈsɛntərˌfaɪər/

Specialized

: cartucho de percusión central

Many hunters prefer a centerfire cartridge for its reliability and consistent performance.
centerfire rifle
centerfire cartridge
centerfire calibers

Examples

$119 for a stripped lower on Centerfire systems.

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I have compared that trigger to the Accutriggers on my other centerfire Savages, and they appear to be the same.

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To date, there has been little resistance to the notion of using relatively low-powered, straight-wall centerfire rifles in Zone III.

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Never had a missing/upside down primer, or "no powder" in a factory centerfire pistol cartridge, ever, in 30+ years of shooting.

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The shooting range offers various ammunition types, including centerfire and rimfire rounds.
For superior accuracy, you should use a centerfire rifle designed for long-distance shooting.

Synonyms

cartridge

vscenterfire

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A metal or plastic case that holds a bullet and powder for a gun

is a specific kind with the primer located at the center of its base

How Powerful

centerfire

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rifle

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twenty-two rifle

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air rifle

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Surface Forms

centerfire singular

centerfires plural

centrefires plural

centrefire singular

Morphology

centerfire = center + fire (semi-transparent) = center + fire

The components 'center' and 'fire' are clear, but the combined term denotes a specialized technical type of cartridge (contrast with 'rimfire'), so the precise meaning is not directly inferable by most learners.

Etymology

Centerfire combines center ('middle') and fire ('to start a flame'). It names a type of cartridge whose small firing part sits in the middle of the base, so a centerfire is a cartridge with its primer in the center.