Cartridge comparison
.17 WSM vs 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
.17 WSM and 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .17 WSM | 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 2012 | 1970 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.172″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.2″ | 1.0201″ |
| Max pressure | 33,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.5–0.9 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 150 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.