centralfire
Centralfire refers to a type of metallic cartridge primer used in ammunition. It is characterized by a primer cup that is crimped into the base of the cartridge case, with the priming compound located in the center of the cup. This design contrasts with rimfire cartridges, where the priming compound is in the rim of the case.
Centralfire cartridges are generally considered more robust and reliable than rimfire cartridges. The central position of
The manufacturing process for centralfire cartridges involves inserting a percussion cap containing the priming mixture into