Lindcott Armory Compare / .270 Winchester vs .30-06 Springfield
Cartridge comparison
.270 Winchester vs .30-06 Springfield
.270 Winchester is faster (3,140 vs 2,910 fps); .30-06 Springfield carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,850 ft·lb); .270 Winchester recoils less.
.270 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-06 Springfield →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Winchester | .30-06 Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1906 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.494″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,140 fps | 2,700–2,910 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–2,850 ft·lb | 2,700–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 18–25 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Winchester faster than .30-06 Springfield?
- .270 Winchester is faster — up to 3,140 fps versus 2,910 fps.
- Does .270 Winchester hit harder than .30-06 Springfield?
- .30-06 Springfield carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,850 ft·lb).