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Rimfire is a method of ignition for metallic firearm cartridges as well as the cartridges themselves. It is called rimfire because the firing pin of a gun strikes and crushes the base's rim to ignite the primer. The rim of the rimfire cartridge is essentially an extended and widened percussion cap which contains the priming compound, while the cartridge case itself contains the propellant powder and the projectile (bullet). Once the rim of the cartridge has been struck and the bullet discharged, the cartridge cannot be reloaded, because the head has been deformed by the firing pin impact. While many other different cartridge priming methods have been tried since the 19th century, only rimfire technology and centerfire technology survive today in significant use.
Frenchman Louis-Nicolas Flobert invented the first rimfire metallic cartridge in 1845. His cartridge consisted of a percussion cap with a bullet attached to the top and the idea was to improve the safety of indoor shooting. Usually derived in the 6 mm and 9 mm calibres, it is since then called the Flobert cartridge or the Bosquette cartridge but it doesn't contain any powder, the only propellant substance contained in the cartridge is the percussion cap itself. In English-speaking countries, the Flobert cartridge corresponds to .22 BB and .22 CB ammunition.
Man, where does the time go? Sorry for the late notice all - Our next Rimfire event is just a few weeks away Sat May 11th. Come on out and make steel sing. $5 per gun for members, $7.50 for non-members. I'll be out at the range setting up at 0730. Please be at the range no later than 0830 for...
Assuming climate change doesn't kill us all this week; we will be shooting our first Rimfire Challenge of the year March 9th. Dust off those .22's and come on out for a day of shootin' steel. Setup begins at 7:30, registration opens at 8. We start whistling Dixie at 9.
Believe it or not, it's time for our 3rd Rimfire Challenge of the year! July 14th we will have all the steel out, lunch will be served and awards will be handed out.
Due to popular demand we will be adding a Top Senior (55+ years young) category.
I've also been informed that if I go back to...
Our next Rimfire event is Saturday May 12th. I'll be out there at 7:30 setting up. Please be on the range by 8:30 for registration. Safety brief starts at 9.
Anything chambered in .22lr. 4 stages of pistol (20-60') and 4 stages of rifle (20-105'). Fun for the whole family. All experience levels...