Lindcott Armory Compare / .270 Winchester vs 7x64mm Brenneke
Cartridge comparison
.270 Winchester vs 7x64mm Brenneke
.270 Winchester is faster (3,140 vs 3,100 fps); 7x64mm Brenneke carries more energy (3,400 vs 2,850 ft·lb); 7x64mm Brenneke recoils less.
.270 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7x64mm Brenneke →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Winchester | 7x64mm Brenneke | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 1917 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.285″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.52″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,140 fps | 2,800–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–2,850 ft·lb | 2,900–3,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Winchester faster than 7x64mm Brenneke?
- .270 Winchester is faster — up to 3,140 fps versus 3,100 fps.
- Does .270 Winchester hit harder than 7x64mm Brenneke?
- 7x64mm Brenneke carries more muzzle energy (3,400 vs 2,850 ft·lb).