Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 WSSM vs .257 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.25 WSSM vs .257 Weatherby Magnum
.257 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,825 vs 3,700 fps); .257 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (3,300 vs 2,151 ft·lb); .25 WSSM recoils less.
.25 WSSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.257 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25 WSSM | .257 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2004 | 1944 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 1.67″ | 2.549″ |
| Velocity | 3,400–3,700 fps | 3,400–3,825 fps |
| Energy | 1,568–2,151 ft·lb | 2,500–3,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–15 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 WSSM faster than .257 Weatherby Magnum?
- .257 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,825 fps versus 3,700 fps.
- Does .25 WSSM hit harder than .257 Weatherby Magnum?
- .257 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,300 vs 2,151 ft·lb).