1. of or relating to a firearm or ammunition in which the firing pin strikes a primer located at the center of the cartridge base
Usage: firearms terminology

1. a centerfire firearm or cartridge
Usage: firearms terminology

Examples

• Most hunting rifles use centerfire ammunition for greater power and accuracy.
• The .308 Winchester is a popular centerfire cartridge.
• He switched from a rimfire .22 to a centerfire rifle for deer hunting.
• Centerfire primers are more reliable in extreme weather conditions.
• The gun club requires centerfire firearms for their long-range competition.