.243 WSSM AR-15's? Feeding reliably?

[Varminterror]

I'm looking to replace a 6.8mm SPCII barrel on my deer and coyote rig, I was considering trying out a Grendel, but noticed that it's kinda going the way of the buffalo. I'm thinking about trying out a .243 WSSM.

I'm still looking for a barrel (assuming Krieger will build me one?), but my biggest concern is getting the short fat little WSSM cases to feed reliably. The only mags I've found are Olympic arms 4 round single stacks. I'd guess that they all have to be single stacks for the fat WSSM's, but even then, are the .243 WSSM AR-15's out there feeding reliably?

 

[dan06]

I have a 6.5-243wssm and it feeds great. The first mag came from http://www.dtechsuperstore.com/ for that matter the upper did too. The next mag I modified just like the one he provided. It works fine too. I'm happy with it it shoots a good honest .5 moa They were made from 20rounders and I think they hold 8 rounds now. Olympic arms also makes mags and uppers for that caliber. It is a nice coyote rifle for when they come into bait by the flock ;D Now if they would just make good brass for it.

 

[brianc74]

A buddy of mine has a AR15 243WSSN for sale. Feel free to call (208)467-0334 Brian.

 

[Klong]

I have three AR15 WSSM's and all feed just fine. One is 243 WSSM and the other two are 25 WSSM. Great calibers!

 

[mbkmkk]

Yea, no feeding issues. Mike at D-Tech has built me several 8-twist uppers in 243WSSM and they work great with no problems.

 

[GLShooter]

My 25 WSSM OLY upper has never stumbled since I got it four years ago.

Greg

 

[MrMajestic]

I'm looking to replace a 6.8mm SPCII barrel on my deer and coyote rig, I was considering trying out a Grendel, but noticed that it's kinda going the way of the buffalo.

I guess I'm a Buffalo! At least you didn't say Donkey! A high BC 123 grain bullet at 2630 fps makes it a 500 yard deer gun without beating my equipment.