Lindcott Armory Compare / .27 Nosler vs .270 Weatherby Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.27 Nosler vs .270 Weatherby Magnum
.270 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,550 vs 3,300 fps); .27 Nosler carries more energy (3,984 vs 3,746 ft·lb); .270 Weatherby Magnum recoils less.
.27 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.270 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .27 Nosler | .270 Weatherby Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2020 | 1943 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 2.59″ | 2.549″ |
| Velocity | 3,100–3,300 fps | 3,150–3,550 fps |
| Energy | 3,200–3,984 ft·lb | 2,200–3,746 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .27 Nosler faster than .270 Weatherby Magnum?
- .270 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,550 fps versus 3,300 fps.
- Does .27 Nosler hit harder than .270 Weatherby Magnum?
- .27 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (3,984 vs 3,746 ft·lb).