Cartridge comparison
.223 Remington vs .223 WSSM
.223 Remington and .223 WSSM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .223 Remington | .223 WSSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2003 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2244″ | 0.2245″ |
| Case length | 1.7598″ | 1.6701″ |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 500 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.