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What is the main difference between centerfire and rim fire ammunition

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Ans: Centerfire ammunition is used for rifles, shotguns, and handguns. In this type of ammunition, the primer is located in the center of the casing base. Most centerfire ammunition is reloadable. Rimfire ammunition has the primer contained in the rim of the ammunition casing.
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