Is 243 WSSM discontinued?
Is 243 WSSM discontinued?
The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI), is 243 WSSM, without a decimal point. Winchester has discontinued the manufacture of 243 WSSM ammunition. The product is only manufactured periodically, often on inconsistent intervals.
What does WSSM mean on ammo?
Winchester Super Short Magnum
Winchester Super Short Magnum, or WSSM is a line of rebated rim bottlenecked centerfire short magnum cartridges introduced by the U.S. Repeating Arms Company (Winchester Inc). It is a further development of the Winchester Short Magnum concept utilizing smaller bullets, but of a still higher velocity.
Where can I buy 243 WSSM rifle ammo?
243 WSSM rifle ammunition for sale. We sell ammunition by the box and bulk ammo in case quantities. All of the ammunition listed on our website is in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse in High Point, NC. We do not take preorders or back-order items.
What kind of ammo is the 243 Winchester?
243 WSSM ammunition is also known as the 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum and was designed in 2003 by Winchester Repeating arms. The original 243 Winchester ammunition cartridges were extremely popular since their introduction, so forming a Super Short Magnum designation was an easy prediction.
When did the.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum come out?
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. The .243WSSM was released, along with the .223WSSM in 2003.
What’s the average muzzle velocity of a.243 Winchester?
These velocities are within 30fps of average velocities for hand loads from 24” barreled .243Win or 22” barreled 6mm/.244 Rem rifles. For further comments on projectile performance and performance in general, the reader is referred to the .243 Winchester which serves as the base text for the 6mm’s.