What is the difference between 243 and 243 WSSM?

The 243 WSSM is 3⁄8 in (9.5 mm) shorter than the 243 Win, giving the 243 WSSM the ability to fit in a super-short action rifle. Thus 243 WSSM rifles can be lighter, have stiffer actions and have faster actions to cycle. The 243 WSSM gives generally a 10% increase in velocity over the 243 Win.

Is a Remington 243 a good rifle?

243 is light, small and perfect for beginning deer hunters. Big-game hunters in the western states use this rifle round on mule deer and even bear. It also might be one of the most accurate of all rifle rounds at ranges under 200 yards. However, it can also reach out there long range if needed.

Who makes 25 WSSM ammo?

. 25 Winchester Super Short Magnum

.25 WSSM
Place of origin USA
Production history
Designer Browning / Winchester
Manufacturer Winchester

Is a 243 or 6.5 Creedmoor better?

243 Winchester fires smaller diameter bullets at a significantly higher velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The . 243 has a flatter trajectory and much less recoil, but the 6.5 Creedmoor retains more kinetic energy and drifts less in the wind than the . 243 Winchester at typical hunting ranges.

How powerful is a 243 rifle?

Even the little . 243 Winchester throwing a 100-grain bullet 3,100 fps cranks out more muzzle energy—2,100 ft-lbs—than the . At 200 yards, the 30-30 bullet’s energy has dropped to about 1,000 ft-lbs. The 243’s is still 1,500 ft-lbs.

What’s the difference between a 243 Winchester and a 6.5 Creedmoor?

Is there a Remington 700.243 for sale?

We are offering for a sale a Remington Model 783 bolt action rifle chambered in .243 Win caliber. This rifle remains in excellent condition and comes with original box, manual and (read more) Remington Mod 700 BDL Bolt Action Custom rifle. .243 caliber.

Is the 243 WSSM a bolt action rifle?

“The design and function of the AR-15 platform perfectly offers the mechanical solution which the 243 WSSM lacked in a bolt action. The magazine and bolt interface in the AR-15 is simple. First, the design of the magazine provides uniform tension on the cartridge from three sides: from the bottom, and from feed lips on each side.

How big is the barrel of a Remington 243?

REMINGTON 700VLS LAMINATED STOCK RIFLE IN 243 CALIBER. HAS A 26″ HEAVY BARREL. HAS WEAVER SCOPE BASES AND A TRIGGER TECH SPECIAL TRIGGER. A VERY NICE GUN GRADING AT 99% WITH A REMI… (read more)

When was the Remington 243 Varmint Special made?

Remington 700 Varmint Special 243 Win 1993 collector! Shooters and collectors, this is a top condition Remington 700 Varmint Special in 243 Winchester. It was made in 1993. Both blue and wood are excellent with no marks of note.