A centerfire cartridge is a type of ammunition that has the primer located in the center of the case head. The term “centerfire” comes from the fact that the firing pin in a firearm strikes the primer in the center of the case head, igniting the powder.
Centerfire cartridges are widely used in both pistols and rifles and tend to be more powerful than their rimfire counterparts. This makes them well-suited for hunting and other applications where accuracy and power are important.
There are two main types of centerfire cartridges: autoloading and revolver. Autoloading cartridges are used in pistols such as the 9mm Luger and .45 ACP, while revolver cartridges are used in revolvers such as the .357 Magnum.
Robert Edited answer June 29, 2022