List of rebated-rim cartridges explained

Below is a list of rebated-rim cartridges. Rebated-rim cartridges have a rim that is significantly smaller in diameter than the base of the case, serving only for extraction. Functionally the same as a rimless case, the rebated rim allows a gun to be easily converted to fire a larger-than-normal cartridge, as most of a firearm's loading and extraction mechanism does not need to be altered as long as the rim size is preserved.

Rebated-rim cartridges are known to be used on firearms using advanced primer ignition (API blowback) for its operation, notably autocannons such as the 20mm Becker/Oerlikon series.[1] The bolt face has the same diameter as the rebated-rim cartridge as it follows along with the extraction claw into the chambering.[2]

List

Pistol/carbine/PDW

Rifle

Autocannon

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.quarryhs.co.uk/apib.html Williams, Anthony G., Of Oerlikons and other things……
  2. Anthony G. Williams, Rapid Fire, Airlife UK 2000, pages 63-68