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July 17, 2012
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I always thought that the term “rimfire” was one word. Is there a reason it is two words in our WACA sub-forum title?
Just curious, thanks.
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
July 17, 2012
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Lol, I am not sure that is helpful but thanks anyway 44, or should we call you 4 4? 
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
April 15, 2005
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Jeff,
Techincally, it is correctly written as “rim fire”, just as a centerfire is correctly written as “center fire”.
Bert
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July 17, 2012
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OK, thanks. I was just curious as common modern usage has it at one word but I prefer to be correct where possible.
Merriam-Webster dictionary has it at one word with the first usage listed in 1866
Oxford dictionary also has it listed as one word, hence my confusion. 
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
