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Where is the primer on a rimfire cartridge?

Inside the rim of the case.

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  1. Inside the rim of the case ✔
  2. In the center of the base
  3. At the tip of the bullet

Why: A rimfire cartridge has its priming compound inside the rim, which the firing pin strikes.

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Answer: Inside the rim of the case. A rimfire cartridge has its priming compound inside the rim, which the firing pin strikes.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    Rimfire Cartridge (photo)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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