270 Win Ammo Types

A typical round of .270 Winchester ammo fires a 90 to 160 grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,800 to 3,600 feet per second. The heaviest bullets are typically reserved for elk other large game; against such targets, their deeper penetration is crucial. Lighter bullets excel against coyotes, raccoons, and other varmints, while medium weight ones are used to hunt deer. Most .270 Winchester loads fire soft point bullets designed to expand and kill the animal without breaking apart and damaging edible meat.

Although it has been dogged by a reputation for mediocre accuracy in the past, the .270 Winchester has benefited considerably from modern bullet manufacturing methods for regular soft points as well as the emergence of ammo firing bullets with polymer tips. Such projectiles offer enhanced accuracy and more consistent expansion, though they typically cost more than simple soft points.

Notable rifles chambered in .270 Winchester include the Browning X-Bolt, Remington 700, 7400, and 7600, Ruger American Rifle, and Weatherby Vanguard.