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243 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) Load Data

The 243 WSSM uses a shortened 300 Winchester Short Magnum case necked down to accept a .243” / 6mm diameter bullet. Due to the extremely high velocities achievable with this cartridge, shortened barrel life can result depending on your load. Loaded with heavier bullets and/or at lower velocities, barrel life can be very acceptable if your barrel is well cared for. These concerns are no different than for other high-velocity cartridges. Full length sizing may be needed to eliminate tight chambering due to thickness of brass and steep shoulder angle.
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243 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) Load Data

The 243 WSSM uses a shortened 300 Winchester Short Magnum case necked down to accept a .243” / 6mm diameter bullet. Due to the extremely high velocities achievable with this cartridge, shortened barrel life can result depending on your load. Loaded with heavier bullets and/or at lower velocities, barrel life can be very acceptable if your barrel is well cared for. These concerns are no different than for other high-velocity cartridges. Full length sizing may be needed to eliminate tight chambering due to thickness of brass and steep shoulder angle.
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CARTRIDGE

243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 55 grain

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.

BULLET:
Ballistic Tip
Ballistic Tip Lead Free
CT Ballistic Silvertip
Nosler
Varmageddon
Varmageddon

55gr. Spitzer
55gr. Spitzer
55gr. Spitzer
55gr. FBSP
55gr. FBHP
55gr. FB Tipped

CASE TYPE:

Winchester

CASE HOLDS:

52.3

POWDER
TYPE

Version 7.0

Gr. WATER

POWDER CHG.
GRS.

TESTED O.A.C.L.
2.260"
2.260"
2.260"
2.055"
2.075"
2.160"

B.C.
0.276
0.288
0.276
0.203
0.192
0.252
WLR

BARREL Length/Make

24" Wiseman

BARREL Twist

1-10"

MUZZLE VEL.
F.P.S.

LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)

48.0 MAX. 4082


3939
46.0 *
44.0
3830

**
**

H380

51.5 MAX. 4109


49.5
4012
47.5 *
3889

**
**

Varget

47.0 * MAX. 4125


45.0
3980
43.0
3851

97%
93%
89%

A-2495

46.0 MAX. 4147


44.0
3982
42.0 *
3833

100%
96%
91%

H414

53.0 * MAX. 4150


51.0
4025
49.0
3826

108%
**
** 103%
99%
104%
100%
96%

106%
**
** 102%
98%
**
**

RL15

47.0 MAX. 4161


45.0 *
4002
43.0
3828

W760

53.0 MAX. 4162


51.0
4042
49.0 *
3915

H4895

46.0 MAX. 4165


4020
44.0 *
42.0
3878

97%
92%
88%

IMR 4895

46.0 MAX. 4196


4027
44.0 *
42.0
3880

97%
92%
88%

BL-C2

49.5 * MAX. 4198


47.5
4028
45.5
3900

96%
92%
88%

A ll cartridge m eas urem ents are S A A M I m axim um and due to v ariatio ns fro m m anufacturers actual m eas urem ents m ay v ary
B ecaus e N o s ler, Inc. has no co ntro l o v er the actual co m po nents s elected, the m anner in w hich they are as s em bled o r the
co nditio n o f the firearm us ed, no res po ns ibility, either expres s ed o r im plied is as s um ed fo r the us e o f this data.
In no ev ent s hall N o s ler, Inc. be liable fo r any dam ages res ulting fro m the us e o f this data.

* = Most accurate load tested


** = Compressed load

S.D.
0.133
0.133
0.133
0.133
0.133
0.133

PRIMER TYPE

Viht N150

Most Accurate
Powder Tested

2.360"

94%
90%
86%
106%
**
** 102%
98%
**
**

2.360"
TESTED O.A.C.L.
S.D.
55gr. Spitzer
2.260"
0.133
55gr. Spitzer
2.260"
0.133
55gr. Spitzer
2.260"
0.133
Nosler®
55gr. FB

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