Lindcott Armory Compare / .25-06 Remington vs .25 WSSM
Cartridge comparison
.25-06 Remington vs .25 WSSM
.25 WSSM is faster (3,700 vs 3,400 fps); .25-06 Remington carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,151 ft·lb); .25-06 Remington recoils less.
.25-06 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.25 WSSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25-06 Remington | .25 WSSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1969 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 1.67″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,400 fps | 3,400–3,700 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–3,000 ft·lb | 1,568–2,151 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 63,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–13 ft·lb | 10–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25-06 Remington faster than .25 WSSM?
- .25 WSSM is faster — up to 3,700 fps versus 3,400 fps.
- Does .25-06 Remington hit harder than .25 WSSM?
- .25-06 Remington carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,151 ft·lb).