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243 WSSM amunition
« on: January 02, 2015, 04:24:45 PM »
 I have been looking for 243 wssm ammo for over a year, I was wondering if it was just me or has everyone else having the same problem or has Winchester quit producing it? I have been unable to contact Winchester to help me.

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2015, 04:39:22 PM »
Seeing some "no longer available" messages.
Reloading might be the popular option.

WSSM is 06 caze capacity right? How did it shoot prior to running low or out of ammo?
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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2015, 04:43:22 PM »
 I have a browning A-Bolt and it shot well, 1" group at 100 yards with the 95 gr ballistic tip. I don't reload but it sounds like I need to start researching that option.

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2015, 04:52:45 PM »
Haven't seen any Winchester for quite awhile but found this...

http://www.selwayarmory.com/hsm243wssm75grhornadyv-max-boxof20.aspx

Gunbroker might be your best bet.

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2015, 04:58:26 PM »
Thank you guys for your responses and this link. It was getting pretty frustrating. :bash:

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2015, 05:04:48 PM »
There is a little bit on gunbroker but get ready to spend $75 - 120 per box.  I have been looking for 25 wssm for about a year now with no luck.
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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2015, 05:09:15 PM »
 I know that there has been a lot of demand on all ammunition and really bad on the wssm. It really has put a stop to shooting for me. I will keep an eye out for you on the 25 wssm.

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2015, 05:16:14 PM »
I buy 243 WSSM when I see it in my travels, it's been hard to find for a couple years now. 

I had a 25 WSSM I recently sold and included the 3 boxes of Winchester factory stuff with it. 

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2015, 06:36:34 PM »
 I am wondering now for the people who reload do they run into any problems like this, I mean like shortage of bullets-powder-etc.?

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2015, 06:51:34 PM »
Powder and bullets have been in short supply for a couple years now. But it shouldn't be too difficult to get an appropriate type of powder for the 243 wssm. Bullets will be available as well, since the standard 243 Win is a very popular cartridge and uses the same bullets. The component that will be the toughest to find will be the brass.

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2015, 07:02:16 PM »
 It looks like this maybe the best option going forward. It is a fun gun to shoot and I would like to keep shooting. Thanks everyone again for your input and advice.

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Re: 243 WSSM amunition
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2015, 08:42:12 AM »
Neck up 223WSSM Federal Brass!!

 


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