How much does a 270 WSM drop at 400 yards?

270 Win. drops about 3.5 inches more than the short mag at 500 yards. But at 400 yards the difference is less than two inches.

How accurate is a 270 short mag?

The . 270 WSM is a very accurate round, has a thick tough casing, modern Ackley type 35 degree shoulder, 130 and 140 grainer’s fly like a Lazer beam. My 140 gr load drops 33 inches at 500 Yards with, a 200 yd zero and is producing 1.25 inch, 200 yard groups for me. The Tikka replaces, 2 heavier rifles, a Custom .

How much does a .270 drop at 100 yards?

270 will deliver its bullet 2.81 inches high at 100 yards, 2.80 inches high at 200 yards and 2.12 inches high at 250 yards before finally falling out of the 6-inch vital zone at 310 yards.

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.

Is the 270 Weatherby Magnum based on A.300 Winchester?

The 270 WSM is third in line behind .270 Winchester and .270 Weatherby Magnum for the trio of .270 commercial rounds. It is based off a .300 WSM parent case by narrowing the neck to fit a .277 inch (7mm) bullet.

How much energy does 270 Win ballistics have?

Create Your Free Custom Ballistic Report Range Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Time (milliseconds) 0 -1.4942 3060 2702 0 50 -0.2353 2916 2454 51 100 0.0004 2777 2226 103

What kind of cartridge is the 270 Win?

The .270 win is an great short to long range medium to large game cartridge that can really benifit from a bit of trajectory calculation like we have provided. So what does the charting of the 270 Winchester’s external ballistics tell us exactly? It tells me that bullet shoots pretty flat with just a 3.03″ drop at 200 yards.