Lindcott Armory Compare / .223 Remington vs .223 WSSM
Cartridge comparison
.223 Remington vs .223 WSSM
.223 Remington is faster (3,900 vs 3,850 fps); .223 WSSM carries more energy (1,819 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .223 Remington recoils less.
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.223 WSSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .223 Remington | .223 WSSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.76″ | 1.67″ |
| Velocity | 3,000–3,900 fps | 3,600–3,850 fps |
| Energy | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb | 1,583–1,819 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .223 Remington faster than .223 WSSM?
- .223 Remington is faster — up to 3,900 fps versus 3,850 fps.
- Does .223 Remington hit harder than .223 WSSM?
- .223 WSSM carries more muzzle energy (1,819 vs 1,350 ft·lb).