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Dc777 · February 17, 2014, 10:55 PM

Although I just turned 26 today I haven't followed suit with people my age and jumped on board with others and gotten a short mag rifle. I have only pulled the trigger on one once, and that was a .300 short mag.Well tonight someone offered me a browning A bolt in .223wssm in exchange for my Remington 700 .243. In my ad I stated that I wanted to trade for a larger caliber but this guy has offered me a smaller one and I find myself being curious about it. So what can a .223 short mag be used for? I'm a deer hunter. I do not shoot at long distances even when target shooting. What is the point of a short mag? All I know after a quick search is cabelas is out of the ammo and it seems pricey. Any insight? Thanks fellas.

February 17, 2014, 10:55 PM	#1
Dc777 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2013 Location: South West, Alabama Posts: 609	.223 WSSM. What is it good for? Although I just turned 26 today I haven't followed suit with people my age and jumped on board with others and gotten a short mag rifle. I have only pulled the trigger on one once, and that was a .300 short mag.Well tonight someone offered me a browning A bolt in .223wssm in exchange for my Remington 700 .243. In my ad I stated that I wanted to trade for a larger caliber but this guy has offered me a smaller one and I find myself being curious about it. So what can a .223 short mag be used for? I'm a deer hunter. I do not shoot at long distances even when target shooting. What is the point of a short mag? All I know after a quick search is cabelas is out of the ammo and it seems pricey. Any insight? Thanks fellas. __________________ NRA member Paintings were made to look at, and guns were made to be shot. If you aren't going to use them as they are intended for, get rid of them and buy a Picasso.