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Cartridge comparison

.25 WSSM vs .257 Weatherby Magnum

.25 WSSM and .257 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.25 WSSM.257 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20041944
Bullet diameter0.2575″0.257″
Case length1.6701″2.5449″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil10–15 ft·lb16–22 ft·lb
Effective range400 yd500 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 .25 WSSM and .257 Weatherby Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare