Rimfire Ammunition For Sale: 22lr, 22 Short & 17 HMR Ammo

Rimfire ammunition is a type of firearm cartridge that is ignited by striking the base’s rim, rather than the center of the base, like in a centerfire cartridge. The term “rimfire” comes from the small circular ridge or “rim” at the base of the cartridge that serves as the point of ignition.

Rimfire ammunition is available in various calibers, with .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) being the most common. Other popular rimfire calibers include .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR), .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (.17 HMR), and .17 Winchester Super Magnum (.17 WSM).

Rimfire ammunition is typically less expensive than centerfire ammunition and is often used for target shooting, small game hunting, and shooting sports4. However, it’s important to note that rimfire cartridges are generally not as powerful as centerfire cartridges and are typically used in handguns and rifles designed specifically for this type of ammunition.