title: Wounds from civilian and military centerfire rifles.
abstract: This article explores the differences between rimfire and centerfire rifles and the differences in ammunition used. Permanent and temporary cavity wound tracks are explained. Radiographs, intermediary targets, and assault rifles are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Bexar County Forensic Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Di Maio
mesh_terms: D005389:Firearms; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008891:Military Science; D011859:Radiography; D019876:Sports Equipment; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*