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Cartridge comparison

.270 Weatherby Magnum vs .270 Winchester

.270 Weatherby Magnum and .270 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.270 Weatherby Magnum.270 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19431925
Bullet diameter0.2773″0.277″
Case length2.5488″2.5402″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil20–28 ft·lb16–22 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd500 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .270 Weatherby Magnum and .270 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare