Cartridge Family
The cartridges in this family are, in order of development:
| Name | Year | Bullet diameter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| .223 WSSM | 2002 | .224 in. (5.69 mm) | performance similar to .220 Swift |
| .243 WSSM | 2003 | .243 in. (6.17 mm) | performance similar to 6 mm Remington |
| .25 WSSM | 2004 | .257 in. (6.53 mm) | performance similar to .257 Roberts and .25-06 Remington |
Like any new case introduced, wildcatters like to see what they can do to make new cartridges. Two of the more notable children or offshoots of this case are the .325 Corbin, which is essentially an 8 mm WSSM, and the .22/40 SMc, which is essentially the .223 WSSM with an elliptical shoulder.
358 WSSM exist as well and have similar performance to 358 Winchester and 35 Whelen.
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