.225 Winchester Factory *PROOF* by Western/Winchester, POST-1964 “SUPER-SPEED” H/S, 55gr. JSP,, One Cartridge not a Box.

Description

“Near Mint Older (Post-1964 per box code.) Production!” *WARNING*: Proof cartridges are “High Pressure” do not fire in your firearm, or you may be injured or killed! ,

One Cartridge, not a box, the picture of the box is for reference only.

One Cartridge, not a box: .225 Winchester by Western/Winchester/Olin. Factory Proof factory loaded with (then new) Winchester Nickel-ed Plated Brass cases with Dyed Dark Red Head with“SUPER-SPEED 225 WIN”  Head-Stamp and  Dyed Dark Red 55 grain, JSP (Jacketed Soft Point) projectile,  near mint!

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History of proof Cartridges:
Proofs are used to verify or “proof” the mechanical strength of a firearm before it leaves the factory, higher pressure then regular ammunition and should never be fire in your firearm!
The bright dark reddish wash or dye on the base (head stamp) and projectile with nickel case is the U.S. industry standard of identifying these types of cartridges.
Proofs are not normally available to the public, and should NEVER be fired out of you firearms.

History of the .225 Winchester Cartridge:
The 225 Winchester (.22 caliber) semi-rimmed cartridge was introduced in 1964 to basically replace the .220 Swift cartridge in the Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle.
Even though the 225 Winchester ballistics were as good as the 22-250 Remington it was never popular due to the 22-250 Remington market share.
Now considered obsolete however Winchester has done special runs from time to time, but at very high retails.
Now obsolete, except for smaller producers making from other calibers. (As of this writing 01/04/2024).