243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) Ammo
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MSRP:$18.69
Used Price:
$16.82
Sale Price:
$18.69
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
4068 fps
Average Energy
2132 ft-lbf
Recoil
12.5 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.4
Sectional Density
0.14 lb/in²
Average Gr
58 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
38.6 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
3400 fps
Range
800 yd
Muzzle Velocity
3150 fps
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See DealThe 243 WSSM was well ahead of its time when it was released. It's even possible that it's been utilized on nearly every continent. It's a rifle cartridge that was first released in 2003. It is a high-velocity round based on ballistics design concepts that are designed to provide a high degree of efficiency, and it employs a.300 WSM case that has been shortened and necked down to take a.243in/6mm diameter bullet. It has been used as a hunting caliber in North
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America, Europe, Africa, and other parts of the world. Prior to the introduction of more current calibers, it was also proved as a competitive caliber in long-range precision shooting.
Two deer, antelope, and black bear loads are available for the.243 WSSM. One employs moly coated 95-grain Ballistic Silvertip bullet (BC.379, SD.230) with a muzzle velocity of 3250 fps and muzzle energy of 2258 ft. lbs. The second load is designed for hunting medium-sized games. It has a muzzle velocity of 3110 feet per second and muzzle energy of 2147 foot-pounds. It shoots a Power Point bullet with a weight of 100 grains (SD.242).
The case of the 243 WSSM is particularly short and fat in profile, in comparison to most other rifle cartridges. With a 55-grain (3.6 g) projectile, it has a muzzle velocity of 4,060 ft/s (1,240 m/s). As a result, this cartridge is commonly employed for small game like varminting as well as larger species like deer.
The feed and function are two key drawbacks of the.243 WSSM. It is extremely difficult to feed, and in the majority of cases, it fails. Because of the case's extremely steep shoulders from the neck to the large magnum body, it had a difficult time feeding in a bolt action platform..243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) For Sale
.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
4068 fps
Average Energy
2132 ft-lbf
Recoil
12.5 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.4
Sectional Density
0.14 lb/in²
Average Gr
58 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
38.6 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
3400 fps
Range
800 yd
Muzzle Velocity
3150 fps
Muzzle Energy
2990 J
Bullet Drop
0.01 in
Wind Drift
0.01 in
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.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) Specifications
Category
Caliber
.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM)
Gun Types
Bolt-action Rifles And AR-15 Platform Rifles
Case Types
Rimless, Bottleneck
Height
1.67
Average Grain
86
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimless
Bullet Types
Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket
Primer Type
Large Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.319 in
Land Diameter
0.314 in
Neck Diameter
0.348 in
Base Diameter
0.419 in
Rim Diameter
0.445 in
Rim Thickness
0.052 in
Case Length
42 in
Oal Cartridge Length
53 in
Bullet Weight
100 gr
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