Most overrated cartridges

[Gutpile]

OK I can't fit all of them in here but these are popular cartridges that some people will think are over rated. So, let the games begin. What will be the most over rated cartridge?? You have 5 choices. My top vote is the lowly 243. Flame on boys.

[Curly]

I voted for WSSM.  There is a lot on the list that are under rated, but overrated......I don't know....they all have their place (except for the WSSM )

[Gutpile]

I agree. 

[tlbradford]

Tough call.  I lean toward the Weatherby magnums because of the way they gain their extra velocity, but they were great in bringing in the new wave of fast cartridges.  The WSSM are pretty efficient but not a new concept.  The .284 has been around forever.  My vote is for the .22-250.  I will never argue about the performance of the cartridge, since it is awesome.  Accurate and flat shooting.  It just uses a ton of powder to achieve the same ballstics of other chamberings.

[addicted]

I voted for WSSM.  There is a lot on the list that are under rated, but overrated......I don't know....they all have their place (except for the WSSM )

 

it's gotta be the 30.06. I mean come on. if its such a great cartridge then why did the 100 pound wild boar i shot drop to the ground, twitch then squeel  for a second before dying. It should have at least died quietly or walked over to the truck first so that i didnt have to drag that sucker.  It has WAY too many bullet options and it is always hard to find ammo for.  I dont even know why I keep using it.

[huntnphool]

I voted WSSM. Gotta tell ya Gutpile I think you are drunk on the .243 though. Its the smallest caliber allowed in a lot of states and when you are trying to introduce young hunters or women to the sport you want a caliber that is not going to scare them when shooting, the .243 is perfect for small/young hunters and can be found at any sporting goods store.

[addicted]

I voted WSSM. Gotta tell ya Gutpile I think you are drunk on the .243 though. Its the smallest caliber allowed in a lot of states and when you are trying to introduce young hunters or women to the sport you want a caliber that is not going to scare them when shooting, the .243 is perfect for small/young hunters and can be found at any sporting goods store.

as well as fast and flat.

[Gutpile]

I actually agree that for new shooters its good and ill buy one for yotes someday but its waaaaaay over rated for big game.

[Curly]

The WSSM are pretty effecient but not a new concept.  The .284 has been around forever.

Yeah, I have a .284 Win.......but it is really a WSM, not a WSSM.  I like the WSM's but I just can't stand the WSSM's.  I never can understand why they make a 25WSSM but not a WSM?

[huntnphool]

my son just looked at your avatar pic and said.."whoaaaaaa, what's wrong with her

 LMAO, good luck with that.

[jjhunter]

OK I can't fit all of them in here but these are popular cartridges that some people will think are over rated. So, let the games begin. What will be the most over rated cartridge?? You have 5 choices. My top vote is the lowly 243. Flame on boys.

Gotta disagree with the .243...one of the greatest, most versatile deer/antelope/ varmint rounds out there.  Easy to load for, inherently accurate, and awesome selection of bullets.

The only WSM that has any ballistic advantage over its "standard" counterpart is the 270 WSM which spanks the old 270 winsh*tter by about 250 fps.

TL - the 22-250?  The king of varmint cartidges?  How about the 220 swift?  And, since when is a 22-250 a long action cartidge?  Braced for shock....

My vote - 30-378 weatherby - expensive to shoot, crappy factory rifle selection....I have seen more $6-7 dollar shots wasted at the range with this bad boy than any other cartridge.  You really need a custom rig with a 30" pipe and some big bullets (220+)  to see the true capabilities of this round

[Huntbear]

The WSSM are pretty effecient but not a new concept.  The .284 has been around forever.

Yeah, I have a .284 Win.......but it is really a WSM, not a WSSM.  I like the WSM's but I just can't stand the WSSM's.  I never can understand why they make a 25WSSM but not a WSM?

There is already one, it is the .257 Ackley Improved.  I get 25-06 ballistics out of mine, with a lot less powder.

[bearpaw]

Yeah, I have a .284 Win.......but it is really a WSM, not a WSSM.  I like the WSM's but I just can't stand the WSSM's.  I never can understand why they make a 25WSSM but not a WSM?

 

I was waiting for a 25 WSM to come out, when it came out it was a WSSM, total waste compared to what's already on the market. I went and bought another 257 WBY.

[PolarBear]

I voted .223.  I know you para military lovers will give me *censored* but as far as down range goes, it is not that great.  JMO.

[bearpaw]

Most any of those guns are perfectly fine....for many different reasons they all have their place.

The only thing I don't really understand is why a manufacturer brings out something new that really has no advantage over what's already on the market.