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Cartridge comparison

.243 WSSM vs .25 WSSM

.243 WSSM and .25 WSSM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.243 WSSM.25 WSSM
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20032004
Bullet diameter0.243″0.2575″
Case length1.6701″1.6701″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil8–12 ft·lb10–15 ft·lb
Effective range400 yd400 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.

ToolOverlay .243 WSSM and .25 WSSM trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare