What is the effective range of a 270 short mag?

Firing 130 grain bullets at between 3250fps and 3300fps, the . 270 WSM is capable of delivering high shock for impressively fast killing out to ranges of around 300 yards along with clean but sometimes slightly delayed killing out to 400 yards.

Is a 270 short mag good for deer hunting?

270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for whitetail deer hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. In this case, the average weight of an adult male whitetail deer is approximately 210 lbs.

What’s the difference between a 270 and a 270 short mag?

270 Winchester rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 3060 feet per second (fps) while . 270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum rounds travel at a velocity of 3240 fps. 270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum bullets travel 3.7 times that same speed.

What is the best grain bullet for a 270?

The 130 and 150-grain slugs are the most popular choices for the . 270, with some 140-grain offerings splitting the difference. There are lighter choices—the 90 and 100-grain bullets that make the . 270 a viable coyote rifle—and some heavier bullets, but above 150-grains things get tricky.

Which is better 270 Winchester or 270 WSM Short Magnum?

Again, the above is for comparative information purposes only, and you should consult the exact ballistics for the particular .270 Winchester or .270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum cartridge you’re looking at purchasing.

What are the dimensions of a 270 WSM reloader?

Here are some specifications of interest to .270 WSM reloaders: bullet diameter .277″, maximum COL 2.86″, maximum case length 2.10″.

Can a 270 Winchester be used as a hand load?

Hand loads and more especially the Hornady Light Magnum loads for the .270 Winchester can come close to .270 WSM velocities however, the WSM is able to achieve its goal velocities with relative ease.

What’s the difference between a 270 and 300 WSM?

For those reasons, the 270 WSM is unique among the Winchester Short Magnum cartridges for actually having significantly more case capacity (around 10-20% more, depending on the case manufacturer) than its standard length cousin.