Centerfire

In the hands of the average hunter, a .223 centerfire is inadequate when cheap FMJ ammo is around for use by the ninnies. ❋ Unknown (2009)

By far the easiest way to up the velocity of a fast centerfire is to lengthen the barrel, all other factors being equal. ❋ Unknown (2009)

While Remington has had better success in centerfire 22's (.222, .223 and. 22-250) and 7mm, it lost in the 6mm category (the. 25-06 doesn't count, because until the. 25WSSM, Winchester didn't have an entry in that caliber). ❋ Unknown (2010)

As I see it, the problem with allowing hunting with 22 cal centerfire is many fathers I've talked to want their child to use the 223 for less recoil. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And as someone pointed out, a well-used .22 centerfire is more deadly than a misused .30. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is sometimes used for reduced loads in centerfire rifle cartridges but this is a dangerous undertaking as load density is not sufficient and hang fires and excessive pressure can occur. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My biggest centerfire is a custom-built pre-war Model 70 in .375 H & H. ❋ Unknown (2008)

i agree that 22 centerfire is adequate for experienced hunters only.period. just like any gun. .when hit right the animal will drop dead but the small caliber leaves no room for error ❋ Unknown (2009)

Interestingly, however, the "short" action on an ER Shaw Mark VII rifle is "long" -- right around 3.2 ", if memory serves -- as compared to short actions in centerfire rifles made by major American manufacturers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I feel very comfortable shooting my centerfire rifles out to 300 yards. ❋ Unknown (2009)

With a good bullet, I have found that ANY centerfire cartrige is adequate for deer. ❋ Unknown (2009)