Federal has two types of rifle ammunition: Rimfire and Centerfire. The primary difference between these two is the location of the priming mixture which ignites the powder-and how much powder propels the bullet.

Rimfire has a priming mixture placed around the inside of the case rim where the firing pin strikes. Rimfire calibers include the .22 LR, .17 HMR and the .22 WMR, and are used for target shooting and small game hunting.

Centerfire has a separately made primer placed in the center of the head of the case.

Centerfire cartridges are available in numerous calibers with different bullet weights, designs and velocities. You should select your bullet and load based on what kind of shooting you do and what game you are pursuing.

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NOTE: Rifle bullets may perform differently in different rifles. To ensure the best possible results try various rifle bullet styles and weights to determine which round performs best in your rifle.