wssm build

Bigdaddy10guns · 09-14-2011, 11:30 PM

Anyone out in Savage land built a .223 wssm? If so what on what action and what barrel did you select? I have Browning A bolt chambered for this cal. would like to do a savage. Thanks!

**darkker** · 09-15-2011, 12:58 PM

Have a 223WSSM, and a barrel for a 6.5WSM for the same gun.
Barrels came from Midway, and I believe Shaw. It is a CRF 110

**snowgetter1** · 09-15-2011, 01:02 PM

I have a 243 wssm it is a Shillen 28" bull that I have nitrided. Had a velocity increase of 150 to 200 fps in almost all loads. I love it and it shoots great.

**savageboy** · 09-15-2011, 03:08 PM

Was velocity inc. from Nitriding barrel?

**snowgetter1** · 09-15-2011, 04:31 PM

yes the increase was from nitriding. I have a 70 gr BTHP at 3900fps from 3737fps prior to nitride. 95gr berger at 3340 from 3204fps. It was odd though the 55gr BT dropped from 4123fps before to 4105 after.

claysshotgunner · 09-19-2011, 01:54 AM

If you use a wsm action, then you have a good start. Bolt head is already correct and rounds will fit the magazine.

I am building a 243 wssm right now , but already have a 223 wssm barrel also. It is a 223 Rem stock Savage barrel which someone reamed for the wssm. Do not need that barrel anymore.