Lindcott Armory Compare / .270 Weatherby Magnum vs .270 WSM
Cartridge comparison
.270 Weatherby Magnum vs .270 WSM
.270 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,550 vs 3,200 fps); .270 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (3,746 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .270 WSM recoils less.
.270 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.270 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Weatherby Magnum | .270 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1943 | 2002 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 2.549″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 3,150–3,550 fps | 2,900–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,200–3,746 ft·lb | 2,200–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–28 ft·lb | 14–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Weatherby Magnum faster than .270 WSM?
- .270 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,550 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does .270 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than .270 WSM?
- .270 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,746 vs 2,900 ft·lb).