Cartridge comparison
.270 Weatherby Magnum vs .270 WSM
.270 Weatherby Magnum and .270 WSM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .270 Weatherby Magnum | .270 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1943 | 2002 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2773″ | 0.2772″ |
| Case length | 2.5488″ | 2.1″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–28 ft·lb | 14–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 500 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.