Hornady Unprimed 223 WSSM Rifle Brass (8617) delivers the quality and consistency serious handloaders expect from one of the most respected names in reloading components, purpose-built for the 223 Winchester Super Short Magnum cartridge.
Key Features
- Part number: 8617
- Caliber: 223 Winchester Super Short Magnum (223 WSSM)
- Bullet diameter: 0.224 inch
- Maximum case length: 1.670 inch
- Case trim length: 1.660 inch
- Maximum overall cartridge length: 2.360 inch
- Primer size: Large Rifle
- Quantity: 50 cases per box
- Unprimed, ready for handloading
- Brass construction
- Compatible with bolt-action rifle platforms chambered in 223 WSSM
Special Features
- Cases are manufactured to tight tolerances for uniform wall thickness, consistent weight, and consistent internal capacity
- Each case is tested for wall concentricity to ensure reliable bullet seating and consistent neck tension
- Cases undergo pressure calibration testing to confirm uniform expansion during the firing cycle
- Hornady brass is annealed at the neck and shoulder to extend case life and allow for consistent resizing across multiple reloading cycles
- The 223 WSSM case geometry is a short, fat, rebated-rim design based on the Winchester Super Short Magnum family, allowing high-velocity performance from a short-action platform
- Compatible with a wide range of bullet weights from 40 grains up to 75 grains, offering handloaders flexibility across varmint and match applications
Practical Benefits
- Ideal for dedicated 223 WSSM handloaders who want precise control over powder charge, seating depth, and overall cartridge length
- Uniform case weight and consistent internal volume help produce tight, predictable velocity spreads across a string of shots
- The short-action format makes the 223 WSSM an attractive option for varmint hunters and predator callers who want flat-shooting, high-velocity performance in a compact rifle
- Well suited for shooters running lighter bullets in the 40 to 60 grain range for high-speed varmint work, as well as those pushing 68 to 75 grain match bullets for longer-range accuracy
- Multiple reloads per case make Hornady 223 WSSM Brass (8617) a cost-effective choice for volume handloaders
- Hornady load data is available for a wide range of bullet weights, making it straightforward for reloaders to develop accurate, consistent loads
Hornady Unprimed 223 WSSM Rifle Brass (8617) is a dependable option for the dedicated handloader seeking consistent, high-quality brass for varmint hunting, predator calling, or precision rifle work from a short-action 223 WSSM platform.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 223 WSSM |