The .243 Winchester Short Magnum (WSSM) is a powerful and highly accurate centerfire rifle cartridge based on the .300 WSM case necked down to accept .243 caliber (6mm) bullets. Developed in 2006 by Winchester, this round offers good velocities with minimal recoil - making it perfect for smaller framed shooters.The .243 WSSM is primarily used for hunting medium sized game such as deer, antelope and wild boar at extended ranges due to its flat trajectory and low recoil. It can also be used effectively for shooting varmints such as coyotes, foxes and prairie dogs, making it a great all-around choice for many hunting applications.
- Bullet Weight (gr) ->0-5050-7575-100100-150150-200200-300>300
The following table indicates for this caliber and various bullet weight ranges (in grains) which powders are suitable (👍) and popular among our reloading community (👍👍). This might evolve over time as more community members share their loads and as we accumulate more calculations and tests with our balistics calculator.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.243 WSSM load data available is with the following bullets:
(most popular first)
