21 Sharp, new rimfire cartridge.

[mcb]

They are called jokes and people make them in the spirit of having fun and enjoying themselves while talking about a serious issue.

If this provides a lead-free alternative for guys to plink with, hey I'm all ears.
Plus going between .22 and this is key/makes it worth doing even if you don't need to use lead free.

I realized they were jokes but no matter how you feel about those issues there is no need to bring such a controversial issue like that, joke or otherwise, into threads on this forum. -not a moderator JMHO

But I agree if this new cartridge provides a lead free rimfire then I am also all for it. I am a big fan of copper projectiles and if we can do that with the rimfires too I am all for it. As I stated in an earlier post in this thread I did not think about the lead free aspect when I started the thread until someone else brought it up.

 

[unspellable]

The Winchester super dooper is based on a rimfire 27 caliber nail gun case. It would be interesting to leave the case straight with 27 caliber bullet. It will take more pressure than the standard rimfires. I'd try it in a revolver.

 

[Appalachiannative]

The Winchester super dooper is based on a rimfire 27 caliber nail gun case. It would be interesting to leave the case straight with 27 caliber bullet. It will take more pressure than the standard rimfires. I'd try it in a revolver.

Shoot that sounds fun in a lever action

 

[doubleh]

I am curious how many have ever encountered a lead bullet while out hunting, hiking, or engaging in other outdoor activities just laying on the ground. I have seen exactly one in my life.and it was beside an old, old, campfire site. It was damaged on one side and I have always wondered if it was an accidental or intentional shot fired at the ground or someone was actually shot.

 

[JTHunter]

I am curious how many have ever encountered a lead bullet while out hunting, hiking, or engaging in other outdoor activities just laying on the ground. I have seen exactly one in my life.and it was beside an old, old, campfire site. It was damaged on one side and I have always wondered if it was an accidental or intentional shot fired at the ground or someone was actually shot.

I would be more inclined to think it came from a carcass that some hunter was cleaning.

 

[doubleh]

This was a 44 or 45 caliber lead bullet and it was old old. There was no critter out there at the time large enough to stop that sized bullet. Jackrabbits aren't that tough. Mule deer have moved in now but were not there when I found the bullet.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Oh look, another solution in search of a problem.They should have named in 21 Creedmoor. smh

 

[Poper]

WSSM at least brings some interesting if niche performance.

Well, the .243 WSSM is nearly identical in ballistics to the .243 Winchester / 6mm Remington / 6mm CM family. I have the .243 WSSM but rarely shoot it any more since I have both a .243 Win. and 6mm CM. The WSSMs are really hampered by COAL and magazine length. Heavier bullets have to be seated into the powder space as the necks are pretty short.
I also built a 6.5x .243 WSSM on a browning A-bolt II action. Interesting project, but it falls about 150 fps slower than the 6.5x55 Swede when loaded with similar bullets. (129 gr). This is probably an unfair comparison as my 6.5x55 Tikka has a 24" barrel and the 6.5x.243 WSSM is only 19". Makes for a short, quick handling package, though.