Lindcott Armory Compare / .270 Winchester vs .270 WSM
Cartridge comparison
.270 Winchester vs .270 WSM
.270 WSM is faster (3,200 vs 3,140 fps); .270 WSM carries more energy (2,900 vs 2,850 ft·lb); .270 WSM recoils less.
.270 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.270 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Winchester | .270 WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 2002 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,140 fps | 2,900–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–2,850 ft·lb | 2,200–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 14–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Winchester faster than .270 WSM?
- .270 WSM is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,140 fps.
- Does .270 Winchester hit harder than .270 WSM?
- .270 WSM carries more muzzle energy (2,900 vs 2,850 ft·lb).