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.270 Winchester vs 7mm Mauser
.270 Winchester is faster (3,140 vs 2,900 fps); .270 Winchester carries more energy (2,850 vs 2,800 ft·lb); 7mm Mauser recoils less.
.270 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Winchester | 7mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1892 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.244″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,140 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–2,850 ft·lb | 2,200–2,800 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 51,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Winchester faster than 7mm Mauser?
- .270 Winchester is faster — up to 3,140 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .270 Winchester hit harder than 7mm Mauser?
- .270 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,850 vs 2,800 ft·lb).