rimfire

adjective

rim·​fire ˈrim-ˌfī(-ə)r 

of a cartridge

: having the priming distributed in the rim of the shell

rimfire noun

Examples of rimfire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As befits a company dedicated to performance, the new polymer coating was specially developed to handle the friction and heat associated with the velocities of rimfire ammunition. —Field & Stream, 2 Oct. 2020

Any precision shooter on a budget should take a hard look at this scope, which one tester suggested would make an excellent addition to a rimfire rifle competing in National Rifle League .22 matches. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 Aug. 2020

The low recoil and limited report of the rimfire round are a good way to ease youths and newbies into the world of shooting. —Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 14 Aug. 2020

The receiver is also grooved for standard rimfire tip-off scope mounts. —Chris Christian, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019

Does it make sense to purchase rimfire firearm in this environment? —Outdoor Life, 6 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above