223 wssm? thinking of trading

joes

September 13, 2006 18:58

I am thinking of trading .270 or 300 wsm for a 223wssm. This gun will be nothing more than just another caliber to load and shoot from a bench. What are your thoughts before I begin the search? thanks, joe.

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  temblor

  September 13, 2006 20:55

  If you plan on shooting alot of rounds you may want to consider length of bbl life with the 223 wssm.
  FWIW to you, the latest Hornady reloading manual says in the forward section for this round that while working up data for the 223wssm that when inspected with a bore scope their test gun showed significant throat errosion after only 350 rounds. -- Food for thought.
  I personally wouldn't trade a good 270 or a 300wsm for one. I'd just go with a 6mm bore gun. Just my .02 cents.

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  Gunslinger2005

  September 14, 2006 04:12

  Check out the WSSM Zone http://www.wssmzone.com/forum/default.asp
  There's alot of good information there from shooters who have them.

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  deadeye46

  September 18, 2006 17:02

  Had a wssm,traded it and I am stickin' with my 22-250,just my thoughts on this one.

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  sandwarrior

  September 19, 2006 04:59

  joes,
  
  If you are limiting yourself to a given number of rifles I would, personally go with another less erosive caliber on barrels. 6mm BR or PPC are two well proven calibers for what you want to do.
  
  Now, if you are talking like some guys who like to set up a portable bench to shoot varmints you may be talking a different story. I would still choose to shoot something a little less erosive on a barrel. Although, both the .220 Swift and the .22-250 have reputations as barrel burners. You need to let the barrel cool off between shots.
  
  If you are set on the .223 WSSM I would think about getting a coyote or coyote lite(the latter would be my preference but good luck finding one). That's my $.02

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