What Calibers Use Small Rifle Primers? A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Fundamentals of Small Rifle Primers Definition A primer, in its easiest type, is a small, cup-shaped element containing a delicate explosive compound. When struck by the firing pin, this compound detonates, making a flash of flame and warmth that ignites the propellant (gunpowder) inside the cartridge case. This ignition is what generates the … Read more