I was just looking at the ballistics for the new .243 and .223 WSM's. Not having shot them, all I have to compare is "paper"!
I'd like to hear from those who have any experience with these new calibers.
What I see doesn't impress me any more than any of the other new WSM's and Ultra's that I have seen! Not enough difference in the old standard calibers to justify the prices or the hype!
As for the 2 newest offerings, I am really disappointed in the .243 WSM! Certainly not enough improvement over the .243 or 6MM Rem. to justify anything!
As for the .223 WSM, it may be the best of the WSM's on paper anyway.
It is a good improvement over the .223, and it even tops the .22-250 quite a bit too! However, for what I would shoot with any .22 centerfire caliber, the old .223 or the .22-250 will do fine, without the added expense of a new gun, higher priced ammo, and the risk of having an obsolete caliber in five years.
As I said, this is "paper" comparisons, I'd be happy to hear from experience! I'm still not moved by the WSM/Ultra mag hype! I guess if it is good for the gun industry, then its good for the gun owners too!