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Centre-fire cartridges differ from rim-fire because:
Centre-fire cartridges have a primer in the centre of the case head; rim-fire cartridges have the priming compound spun into the rim.
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Question: Centre-fire cartridges differ from rim-fire because:
Answer options: ✅ The primer is in the centre of the case head
- They use no powder
- They are larger only
- They have no projectile
Correct answer: The primer is in the centre of the case head
Explanation: Centre-fire cartridges have a primer in the centre of the case head; rim-fire cartridges have the priming compound spun into the rim.
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