centre-fire

adjective

1. (of a cartridge) having the primer in the centre of the base
2. (of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges

Example Sentences

This fact well illustrates the greater danger in handling rim-fire over centre-fire cartridges.

From Project Gutenberg

Centre-fire cartridges are safer to handle, less liable to be injured by temperature, but far from perfect.

From Project Gutenberg