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Where is the primer located on a rimfire cartridge?
In rimfire ammunition, the priming compound is spun into the hollow rim of the cartridge case.
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Question: Where is the primer located on a rimfire cartridge?
Answer options:
- In the center of the cartridge base ✅ Inside the rim of the cartridge casing
- Attached to the tip of the projectile
- Inside the gunpowder charge
Correct answer: Inside the rim of the cartridge casing
Explanation: In rimfire ammunition, the priming compound is spun into the hollow rim of the cartridge case.
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