270 Win Short Magnum Ammo For Sale
Overview of 270 Win Short Magnum Ammo
The 270 Winchester Short Magnum was introduced by Winchester in 2002 as part of their Winchester Short Magnum family. The 270 WSM was designed to deliver magnum performance in a short-action rifle, providing hunters with the power of traditional magnum cartridges in a more compact and lightweight platform. Built upon the proven success of the original 270 Winchester cartridge, the WSM variant pushes ballistic performance to new levels while maintaining the excellent accuracy and flat trajectory that made the original so popular. To understand how the WSM compares to its parent cartridge, our comprehensive 270 Win ballistics data provides detailed performance comparisons between these two excellent hunting cartridges.
Winchester is the primary manufacturer of 270 WSM rifles and ammunition, though many other manufacturers like Browning, Savage, and Tikka have also chambered rifles in this cartridge. As the cartridge has gained popularity among hunters seeking long-range performance for big game, it has become a respected choice for elk, deer, and antelope hunting across North America.
How Does The 270 WSM Compare To Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil Comparison | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 Winchester | 270 WSM has more recoil | 270 Win has less recoil and lower ammunition cost | 270 WSM has higher velocity, more energy, and flatter trajectory |
| 300 WSM | 270 WSM has less recoil | 270 WSM has flatter trajectory and less recoil | 300 WSM has more stopping power for large game |
| 7mm Remington Magnum | 270 WSM has similar recoil | 270 WSM offers short-action compatibility | 7mm Rem Mag has more bullet weight options and better availability |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | 270 WSM has more recoil | 270 WSM has more power and better big game performance | 6.5 Creedmoor has less recoil and better long-range precision |
| 30-06 Springfield | 270 WSM has more recoil | 270 WSM has flatter trajectory and higher velocity | 30-06 has better ammo availability and more bullet options |
| 308 Winchester | 270 WSM has more recoil | 270 WSM has superior long-range performance and flatter trajectory | 308 Win has better ammo availability and lower cost |
270 Win Short Magnum Ballistics: Chart of Average 270 Winchester Short Magnum Ballistics
| 270 Win Short Magnum Bullet WEIGHT | Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) | Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) | TRAJECTORY (in.) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | |
| 130 Grain | 3275 | 3041 | 2820 | 2609 | 2408 | 3096 | 2669 | 2295 | 1564 | 1673 | 1.1 | 0 | -5.5 | -16.1 |
| 140 Grain | 3125 | 2865 | 2619 | 2386 | 2165 | 3035 | 2559 | 2132 | 1769 | 1457 | 1.4 | 0 | -6.5 | -19 |
| 150 Grain | 3000 | 2795 | 2599 | 2412 | 2232 | 2997 | 2601 | 2250 | 1937 | 1659 | 1.5 | 0 | -6.6 | -19.2 |
| 150 Grain | 3120 | 2923 | 2734 | 2554 | 2380 | 3242 | 2845 | 2490 | 2172 | 1886 | 1.3 | 0 | -5.9 | -17.2 |
