Hornady is bringing back two cartridges that were way ahead of their time: the .223 WSSM and .243 WSSM.
Built with short, fat cases, they deliver magnum-like speed in a compact, short-action rifle – perfect for modern predator and long-range hunters.
Why it matters:
Short, wide cases burn powder more efficiently Higher FPS in shorter barrels (great for suppressed rifles) More consistent pressures = better accuracy Ideal for heavy, high-BC bullets
Bonus for reloaders:
Hornady’s move means new-production brass is finally back! Reloaders can now take full advantage of these underrated rounds with modern powders and bullet designs.
Whether you’re chasing coyotes at distance or just want something different that hits hard and flat – WSSM is officially back.
We’ve made some updates to our Shop Page to make it more user friendly. You’ll also be able to find Ready to Ship items.
Take a look and let us know if there’s anything you think could be improved or if something isn’t working the way it should. We appreciate the feedback!
I’ve been talking to a few action companies about building a custom action to my specs.
I get 2-3 calls a week from folks asking what action l’d recommend for their first custom rifle build. Truth is-l usually don’t know how to answer that, because I’m just as undecided as everyone else.
Brand doesn’t mean much to me. I’m more of a function/feature and fit/finish guy.
Action Features:
60° or 75° bolt throw Mechanical ejection (no spring-loaded plungers) Vertical controlled round feed Toolless bolt disassembly Third lug orientation: Lug must point up. When it points down (like Aero’s), it removes too much material from the feed ramp-which causes long, skinny .22-cal bullets to slam into the breech
Construction Preferences:
Integrated recoil lug Pinned scope rail with swappable MOA options (thermal hunters will appreciate this) Headspace tight enough to support pre-fit barrels Enlarged loading port for easy single-round top One-piece bolt (floating heads tend to bind)
Since the release of the New 25 Creedmoor. I took a minute to compile all the Factory Creedmoor Data from Hornady to compare them.
I thought it was a new fad but the numbers are pretty impressive. (BC), Hornady muzzle velocities, drop, wind drift, and recoil in a 10-lb rifle from 100-1,000 yards.
Cartridge Specs
.22 Creedmoor: 80 gr ELD-M, BC 0.485, 3,300 fps 6mm Creedmoor: 103 gr ELD-X, BC 0.512, 2,955 fps 25 Creedmoor*: 134 gr ELD-M, BC 0.645, 2,850 fps (est.) 6.5 Creedmoor: 143 gr ELD-X, BC 0.625, 2,700 fps
*Note: 25 Creedmoor is a wildcat; velocity estimated. Ballistic Performance (Drop/Wind Drift in inches, 10 mph crosswind)
Carbon Fiber has to be the most miserable, itchy, dusty, corrosive and dirty thing to machine that exists.
Change My Mind!
Before and after the 6 hour clean up
While carbon can be and HAS BEEN a pain. You can’t argue with the sleek finished product that has the added bonus of a barrel stronger than your stainless steel counterparts.
If you’ve ever wanted a full start to finish look at how our builds are completed; now’s your chance to see the magic happen! Dustin has been hard at work filming a step by step video showcasing our most recent 33 Nosler build. Visit us on our Facebook or YouTube channel to see the latest look behind the curtain and ask any questions you may have.
As always, we enjoy hearing from you and thank you for your business!
This past weekend we’ve been hard at work reorganizing the shop and streamlining our processes — and it’s already making a big difference. Cleaner workspaces, more efficient workflows, and a setup that just makes sense.
Every tool has its place, every process has its purpose, and we’re dialing everything in to work smarter, not harder.
Thank you for your continued business and support — it means the world to us. And please keep sharing your results! We love seeing what you’re building and creating with our work behind it!
We had the opportunity to re-work our chuck system this weekend and took full advantage of it. Removing unnecessary space allows for a shorter and lighter over all system with the same Drew’s Precision excellence you’ve come to know and love. We can’t wait for these to hit the market and running this chuck through its paces with this batch means we’re one step closer to that end goal.
