What is the drop on a 270 at 500 yards?
270 Winchester ~ 140 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart
| Range (Yards) | Velocity (Ft/Sec) | Bullet Path (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2595.4 | 0.0 |
| 300 | 2389.1 | -6.7 |
| 400 | 2192.2 | -19.51 |
| 500 | 2004.7 | -39.58 |
What are the ballistics on a 270?
270 130 grain ammunition produced between 2800 and 2900fps with 2850fps being the average. The only company that produced a load with a muzzle velocity above 3000fps was Olin (Winchester). Most pre 9/11 ammunition produced very poor performance on game.
How far can a 270 shoot?
The cartridge demonstrated high performance at the time of its introduction and was marketed as being suitable for big game shooting in the 270 to 460 metres (300 to 500 yd) range, when that was considered long-range hunting. With modern bullets and optics, it is easily a 1,000 yard cartridge.
What is the fastest 270 bullet?
270 stands on its own merits. The classic loading pairs it with a 130-grain bullet, which can be driven between speeds of 2,500 feet per second to about 3,200 feet per second.
How much will a 150 grain 270 bullet drop at 300 yards?
with a 180-grain bullet. The 150-grain load—moving at a muzzle velocity of right around 2825 fps—gives a bit more drop with the same zero, dropping 7.5” at 300 and 22” at 400 yards.
What is the best .270 bullet for deer?
Best . 270 Ammo
- Remington Core-Lokt 130 grain soft lead.
- Federal Premium . 270 Winchester 150 grain Nosler.
- Nosler Trophy Grade 130 grain.
- Barnes VOR-TX . 270 Winchester 130 grain – Polymer Tip Boat Tail.
- Hornaday Precision Hunter . 270 Winchester 145 grain.
What grain 270 bullet is best?
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.
What’s the biggest grain for a 270?
around 150 grains
Typically, the heaviest 270 bullets are around 150 grains because that is all that can be stabilized in a 1:10” twist. However, if a faster twist barrel is used for a 270 rifle, it can stabilize a much longer, heavier and higher BC bullet.