Any 25 WSSM shooters here? > AR Variants

Posted: 7/6/2006 8:36:09 AM EDT

I got one recently and was wanting some experiences you may have encountered while relaoding or shooting it.

Posted: 7/6/2006 10:34:16 AM EDT

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You might also check out OA2.com which is the olympic arms owners forum

Posted: 7/6/2006 2:23:19 PM EDT

[#2]

yea, dead there too...

Posted: 7/7/2006 9:14:56 AM EDT

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Have you tried shortmags.com ? Sorry BLAMMER, that site should read shortmags.org Another edit.... I don't know what I was thinking when I posted that since I know the fella at shortmags does not like wssms. The place to checkout would be wssmzone.com for possible info.

Posted: 7/8/2006 8:58:51 AM EDT

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I have been wanting to either get a .25 or .243 WSSM upper but haven't seen a lot of chatter on the topic. They seem to be priced well for what you get and I've even seen ammo for one or the other at Wally World. I don't use them as a benchmark for ammo availability but sure does eliminate a lot of kinks in the supply chain. Why shouldn't I get one?

Also, isn't there some .25 load that is too long to fit in a mag?

Jester

Posted: 7/8/2006 9:48:20 AM EDT

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I have been wanting to either get a .25 or .243 WSSM upper but haven't seen a lot of chatter on the topic. They seem to be priced well for what you get and I've even seen ammo for one or the other at Wally World. I don't use them as a benchmark for ammo availability but sure does eliminate a lot of kinks in the supply chain. Why shouldn't I get one?

Also, isn't there some .25 load that is too long to fit in a mag?

Jester

The 25WSSM factory ammo has to be set back to be utilized in the mag

Posted: 7/8/2006 11:03:00 AM EDT

[#6]

Shot my 25 WSSM Olympic K8 Friday for the first time. As accurate as I can hold it. Last 3 shot group was 1-1/2" high X 1/2" wide. The 1-1/2" was due to me, the rifle will do better. Trigger needs a little work, other than that an excellent rifle. Load used was 40 grs IMR4895, Sierra 100 gr MatchKing, OAL = 2.97" (just fits in magazine).

Posted: 7/8/2006 12:06:05 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
I have been wanting to either get a .25 or .243 WSSM upper but haven't seen a lot of chatter on the topic. They seem to be priced well for what you get and I've even seen ammo for one or the other at Wally World. I don't use them as a benchmark for ammo availability but sure does eliminate a lot of kinks in the supply chain. Why shouldn't I get one?

Also, isn't there some .25 load that is too long to fit in a mag?

Jester

The 25WSSM factory ammo has to be set back to be utilized in the mag

What exactly is meant by set back? Is that a different manner of loading the mag or does it involve seating the bullet deeper to obtain a shorter OAL? Also, does this apply to all .25 WSSM factory ammo or just certain loads?

Thanks

Posted: 7/8/2006 6:37:48 PM EDT

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I have a Winchester Classic 70 Ultra Shadow.. in .25 WSSM. Love the Round. Shoots very nice and accurate.
Not an AR.. but You asked!!! I didnt even know it was available for the AR. Maybe something to look into? Its a cool round to look at and show off too!!!

Posted: 7/8/2006 9:48:10 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
I have been wanting to either get a .25 or .243 WSSM upper but haven't seen a lot of chatter on the topic. They seem to be priced well for what you get and I've even seen ammo for one or the other at Wally World. I don't use them as a benchmark for ammo availability but sure does eliminate a lot of kinks in the supply chain. Why shouldn't I get one?

Also, isn't there some .25 load that is too long to fit in a mag?

Jester

The 25WSSM factory ammo has to be set back to be utilized in the mag

What exactly is meant by set back? Is that a different manner of loading the mag or does it involve seating the bullet deeper to obtain a shorter OAL? Also, does this apply to all .25 WSSM factory ammo or just certain loads?

Thanks

You have to seat the bullet deeper to get them in the mag. The OAL is too long for magazines
The 243 WSSM does not have this problem

Posted: 7/9/2006 8:28:10 AM EDT

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a couple of pics the above has the 110 accubond with W760 powder
the below is Horn 117 SST with W760 powder

100 yard groups

Posted: 7/9/2006 10:48:35 AM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
I have been wanting to either get a .25 or .243 WSSM upper but haven't seen a lot of chatter on the topic. They seem to be priced well for what you get and I've even seen ammo for one or the other at Wally World. I don't use them as a benchmark for ammo availability but sure does eliminate a lot of kinks in the supply chain. Why shouldn't I get one?

Also, isn't there some .25 load that is too long to fit in a mag?

Jester

The 25WSSM factory ammo has to be set back to be utilized in the mag

It almost seems pointless to have a .25 in an AR if you can't use the mags. Why not just get a good bolt gun?

How much of a difference is there between the .25 and .243 WSSM rounds other than the obvious .xxx" difference in diameter?

Jester

What exactly is meant by set back? Is that a different manner of loading the mag or does it involve seating the bullet deeper to obtain a shorter OAL? Also, does this apply to all .25 WSSM factory ammo or just certain loads?

Thanks

You have to seat the bullet deeper to get them in the mag. The OAL is too long for magazines
The 243 WSSM does not have this problem

Posted: 7/28/2006 1:19:57 AM EDT

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So who is doing a .243 WSSM upper?
I load for the .243 WSSM in my Savage, it would be pretty cool to have an upper that would take the same cartridge.

Posted: 7/28/2006 1:27:57 AM EDT

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So who is doing a .243 WSSM upper?
I load for the .243 WSSM in my Savage, it would be pretty cool to have an upper that would take the same cartridge.

Oly Arms
and this guy www.dtechsuperstore.com/mili%20Guns.htm

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