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Old 02-13-2005 | 08:52 AM
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Default RE: 243win vs 243wssm

Here is an apples to apples comparison.....

95gr Ballistic Silvertip .243

Rifle Ballistics

Distance (yds) Muzzle 50 100 200 300 400 500
Velocity (fps) 3100 - 2854 2626 2410 2203 2007
Distance (yds) Muzzle 50 100 200 300 400 500
Energy (ft. lbs.) 2021 - 1719 1455 1225 1024 850
Distance (yds) 50 100 150 200 250 300
Short Trajectory (in.) -0.3 0 -0.8 -2.8 -6 -10.6
Distance (yds) 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
Long Trajectory (in.) 1.4 1.3 0 -2.5 -6.4 -18.9 -38.4

95gr Ballistic Silvertip .243WSSM

Rifle Ballistics

Distance (yds) Muzzle 50 100 200 300 400 500
Velocity (fps) 3250 - 3000 2763 2538 2325 2121
Distance (yds) Muzzle 50 100 200 300 400 500
Energy (ft. lbs.) 2258 - 1898 1610 1359 1140 949
Distance (yds) 50 100 150 200 250 300
Short Trajectory (in.) -0.3 0.0 -0.7 -2.4 -5.2 -9.3
Distance (yds) 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
Long Trajectory (in.) 1.2 1.1 0.0 -2.3 -5.7 -16.9 -34.5
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