Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 WSM vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.17 WSM vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.17 WSM is faster (3,000 vs 2,100 fps); .17 WSM carries more energy (400 vs 371 ft·lb); .17 WSM recoils less.
.17 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 WSM | 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1970 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.2″ | 1.02″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–3,000 fps | 2,100 fps |
| Energy | 300–400 ft·lb | 371 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 33,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.5–0.9 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 WSM faster than 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum?
- .17 WSM is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .17 WSM hit harder than 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum?
- .17 WSM carries more muzzle energy (400 vs 371 ft·lb).