How far will a 243 WSSM shoot?

How far will a 243 WSSM shoot?

The latest cartridge to be used in benchrest competition is the . 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum which although designed primarily as a varmint to deer cartridge, has shown merit on the 600 yard range.

What grain bullet is best for 243?

243 using 80 grain bullets. This high velocity 80 grain load is great . 243 ammo for deer, feral hog, black bear, and pronghorn hunting. Some hunters use this ammunition on bigger game like elk, but I think there are much better ammunition choices if you want to use your .

What rounds can you shoot out of a 243?

Basically all manufacturers of ammunition offer . 243 Winchester loads, with a wide array of bullet types and weights available. The most popular loads use 80-grains and 100-grains bullets.

Do they still make 243 WSSM ammo?

Winchester has discontinued the manufacture of 243 WSSM ammunition. This cartridge is usually used for small game such as varminting, and used for animals as large as deer.

What is the difference between a 243 and a 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.

Who makes 243 WSSM ammo?

Description. Hendershot’s “Extreme” Custom Ammunition is your best source for 243 WSSM ammo!

Do they make a 243 short mag?

The 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum or 243 WSSM is a rifle cartridge introduced in 2003. It uses a . 300 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum) case shortened and necked down to accept a .

How much gunpowder is in a 243 bullet?

High-Velocity 6mm for Long-Range, Varminting, and Tactical Use