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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 25, 1999
Applicant:
Inventor:
Mark A. Westrom, Geneseo, IL (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
T42B 3/08 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
T42B 3/08 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cartridge for use with firearms capable of firing 0.22 caliber rimfire cartridges. The cartridge includes a bullet connect to a casing. The casing includes a cylindrical wall that extends to an end member opposite the bullet and a hollow interior formed by the wall and the end member. A flange extends radially outwardly from the cylindrical wall at the end member. A projection connected with the wall extends inwardly into the hollow interior. A recess for receiving priming composition is formed by the projection and the end member. A firing pin configured for firing the cartridge of the present invention is also provided.