Lindcott Armory Compare / .270 Winchester vs .280 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.270 Winchester vs .280 Remington
.270 Winchester is faster (3,140 vs 3,000 fps); .280 Remington carries more energy (3,100 vs 2,850 ft·lb); .280 Remington recoils less.
.270 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.280 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Winchester | .280 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1957 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.54″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,140 fps | 2,800–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–2,850 ft·lb | 2,800–3,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 13–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 700 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Winchester faster than .280 Remington?
- .270 Winchester is faster — up to 3,140 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .270 Winchester hit harder than .280 Remington?
- .280 Remington carries more muzzle energy (3,100 vs 2,850 ft·lb).