RimfireHülsen
RimfireHülsen refers to the cartridge cases used in rimfire ammunition. Rimfire ammunition is a type of self-contained explosive primer designed for use in firearms. The defining characteristic of rimfire ammunition is that the rim of the cartridge case contains the primer compound. This rim is struck by the firing pin of the firearm, igniting the primer compound and subsequently the propellant within the case, which fires the bullet.
This design makes rimfire cartridges relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture. They are commonly used in
The rimfire ignition system is distinct from centerfire ammunition, where the primer is located in the center