25-284/25 WSSM

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yotenighthunter

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I Believe it is time for a new gun. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif I have decided on something in a .25. So, I think I have narrowed it down to one of these two rounds. I like the 25-284 over the 25/06 because of the shorter case and it burns less powder. (Even though velocity is similar) I know very little about the 25 WSSM how are its ballistics compared to the 25-284 or the 25/06. Anyone out there have either of these two? Any and all input is appreciated.
Thanks,
YNH
 
I think you might be happier with the 6.5-284. It is a proven chamber that is pretty much top of the heap in long range competition now.

If you have to go 25 cal go for it. There is a better selection of 25 cal bullets now but still not what you have in 6, 6.5, or 7mm.

Jack
 
You are right Jack, and I would, but I got a wild hair a year or so ago and built a 6.5/300 RSAUM. If I could go back I would just go with the 6.5-284 but since I can't I thought I would go with something a little different. From what you said it seems you would go with the 25-284 over the WSSM?
Thanks,
YNH
 
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I would not touch any of the WSSM brass.

It is nothing but lawsuit proof garbage.

Jack



That is the most accurate summation of that WSSM crap I have ever heard.
 
why is it that the wssm's thrown up against the wall?..I've got a 25wssm AR and it works beautifully..easy moa groups+effeciency..it's a new kid on the block that's just starting to grow
 
I've got a 6x284 and 6.5x284 only thing that stops me on the 25cal is bullets. I looked at the 25wssm case and it may be alright and if I was to do something on that it would be a tight neck 25wssm. I kind of go back to when they were playing around with a 25br again bullets was a big issue. I haven't shot a wssm case so hard to comment you always hear the bad first but the 25wssm may be the best of those wssm offerings. I would think if you build a 25wssm right in a tight neck you should get 5 shot groups in the .2's with Fowler bullets and a 25x284 should do that also. Well best of luck to you.
 
I touch wssm brass all of the time and wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Learn to separate fact from fiction as the internet myths grow rather fast.

Call Mike Milli from DTech and hear his side of the story. I know he is building some nice AR's on the 25wssm.
 
My feelings on the wssm case is, they are nice in an AR setup.

The 243AI and 25-06AI will provide improved down range ballistics when it comes to varmint calibers. The main problem with those is case lengths, they will not fit the AR-15.

It all comes down to want instead of need, once you have what you need, then get the stuff you want I say.
That is why I have a 243wssm upper, I wanted it. I already have the 25-06, 270, 22-250's so I wanted a wssm to play with regardless what everyone else thinks.

I do agree the 25-284 would be my choice over the 25wssm in a bolt gun but the 257wsm don't look too shabby either.

http://www.shortmags.org/shortmags/snitzforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=512
 
Welcome to the board Chopper.

My experience with the WSSM's has showed me they are short, have not real advantage over other rounds (except in an AR),and factory ammo does not shoot well on the average in stock guns. They can be finicky.

I have not seen them do anything other rounds won't do it is just the idea of the short case. For those who like this idea/concept it works. I still am not sure on the barrel burning rumors but Win/Browning did chrome line their barrels. I prefer the .243 version over the .223 as I see no use for it when you can have the .243 WSSM. I have no experience with the 25 version as of yet but would think it should be a good round.

If I were to wildcat a new rifle it would be something other than a WSSM case. The WSM case is interesting.
 
The bad thing about the wssm's is that it's still new to the block and only winchester produces a few factory loads for it. but like Steve said, in a semiauto format the wssm's would shine but to my tasting's also I would prefer the wsm in a bolt rifle than it's younger brother.
 
Thanks for the input guys! I think I am going to try out the 25-284 and if that doesn't work I'll just neck it down to a .22 or a .20 or a .19 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Thanks,
YNH
 
My 243 WSSM is working just fine on my Striker platform. I've got a 16" Broughton screwed on with factory composite stock, Rifle Basix trigger, Leupold 4.5-14X Varmint Hunter reticle. It's got a match chamber, and i was quite impressed with the consistency of the admittedly thicker necks, and haven't had a single problem with them. Velocities have been very consistent as well. This will be my go-to gun for spot and stalk coyotes after fur season. I think the WSM/SSM's r perfectly suited to the bolt handguns.
 
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