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Designed as an improvement to the .270 Winchester, the .270 Winchester Short Magnum far outshines its muse. Known for its consistency and performance, this cartridge is great for hunting medium-sized North American game such as deer and elk. Learn More
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  1. Nosler 270 WSM Ammo - 20 Rounds of 130 Grain Expansion Tip Ammunition

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    Bullet type Solid Copper
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3200 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 2956 ft lbs

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
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