When was my Browning A Bolt made?
The production of the A-Bolt bolt action rifle began in 1985. In 1994, Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System) and with it the A-Bolt II. The A-Bolt II Model is currently in production.
Is the 243 WSSM still in production?
The 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum or 243 WSSM is a rifle cartridge introduced in 2003. It uses a . 300 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum) case shortened and necked down to accept a . Winchester has discontinued the manufacture of 243 WSSM ammunition.
Who makes a 223 WSSM?
Winchester
. 223 Winchester Super Short Magnum
| .223 WSSM | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winchester |
| Produced | 2003-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Parent case | .300 WSM |
What shoots a 25 WSSM?
The main vehicles for the . 25 WSSM were the Browning A-Bolt and Winchester Model 70.
What gun shoots a 223 WSSM?
The Winchester made Model 70 in . 223 WSSM has not been revived in the new Browning-made Winchester Model 70s, but Browning has chosen to use chrome-lined barrels on all of its guns chambered for . 223 WSSM and has introduced the . 223 WSSM cartridge as a chambering in its A-bolt rifles.
What is the fastest bullet made?
The . 220 Swift remains the fastest commercial cartridge in the world, with a published velocity of 1,422 m/s (4,665 ft/s) using a 1.9 grams (29 gr) bullet and 2.7 grams (42 gr) of 3031 powder.
What kind of magazines are in Browning a bolt?
Browning A-Bolt & A-Bolt II Rifle Magazines. The steel A Bolt magazines come with a matte blued finish and are available in Super Short Action, Short Action, Short Magnum Action, Long Action & Long Action Magnum calibers (See Chart Below). ABolt magazines exchange quickly and easily, keeping you shooting more and loading less.
Is the Browning WSSM caliber still in production?
Currently the WSSM caliber line is not in production in any Browning rifle. Read the side-bar on this page for an explanation. Although not as commonly found as in the years when they were originally announced, they still remain popular with devoted hunters who appreciate the advantages of a flatter trajectory.
Why is the WSSM chambered in a 22 ” barrel?
Also, because the burn is so efficient, a shorter, stiffer 22″ barrel can be used and still achieve high velocities. With most WSSM-chambered rifles, the action was also super short which resulted in a very tight, stable receiver, which some believe increases accuracy.
Is the Winchester Super Short Magnum a Browning?
Winchester Super Short Magnums occupy a unique place in the history of high-performance calbier development. Although we are currently not manufacturing any rfiles in WSSM calibers, many past Browning rifles were. For those who have an existing WSSM-chamberd Browning rifle, this information below can be interesting.