The .270 Weatherby Magnum (Wby Mag) is a long-length magnum cartridge developed by the Weatherby firearms company in 1943. It is based on an elongated .300 H&H Magnum case and uses a .277 caliber bullet, making it an ideal choice for those seeking tremendous performance with minimal recoil.<br><br>The .270 Wby Mag's efficient ballistics allow it to maintain flat trajectories and impressive retained energy levels at further ranges. This makes it great for hunters looking to take down large game such as elk or bear with extreme accuracy at extended distances. Its low recoil also makes it suitable for novice shooters learning how to shoot, while its high velocity ensures unmatched knockdown power when needed.
- Bullet Weight (gr) ->0-5050-7575-100100-150150-200200-300>300
The following table indicates for this caliber and various bullet weight ranges (in grains) which powders are suitable (👍) and popular among our reloading community (👍👍). This might evolve over time as more community members share their loads and as we accumulate more calculations and tests with our balistics calculator.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.270 Weath. Mag. load data available is with the following bullets:
(most popular first)
