Description
.270 Winchester Short Magnum 140 Grain Hornady SST~Ā TheĀ 270 Winchester Short MagnumĀ orĀ 270 WSMĀ is a short, unbelted, magnumĀ cartridgeĀ created by necking down theĀ .300 Winchester Short MagnumĀ and fitting it with a .277 caliber bullet. The correct name for the cartridge, as listed by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturersā Institute (SAAMI), is 270 WSM, without a decimal point.Ā When it was introduced, the 300 WSM sported a new case that showed a lot of promise for uses in other calibers. In 2002 Winchester introduced new cartridges in itsĀ Winchester Short MagnumĀ family, including theĀ 7 mm WSMĀ and 270 WSM. This new .270 cartridge was the third commercial .270 ever produced, and the first one in 60 years.
The 270 WSM is an improvement over the olderĀ 270 WinchesterĀ providing higher velocity with bullets of the same weight, and thus a flatter trajectory and more energy. Velocities tend to be about 250Ā ft/s (76Ā m/s) faster, in a cartridge that is shorter and can therefore be used in a shorter action for a more compact rifle if desired.Ā The 270 WSM comes quite close in performance to that of the legendaryĀ .270 Weatherby Magnum. Except that the WSM is chambered in a short action and usually sports a 22ā³ to 24ā³ barrel where the Weatherby is usually chambered in rifles with a 26ā³ barrel.
Choice Ammunition has taken our 100% hand-loading techniques and produce an extremely accurate, highly dependable round for the .270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) in this load. Our loading tolerances are only matched by passionate hand-loaders in their own loading rooms. Consistent seating depths, powder charges and proprietary formulas of Choice Ammunition, make this 140 Hornady SST round the best you can buy on the commercial market today.
The Bullet:
The HornadyĀ SSTĀ (Super Shock Tip) is designed to deliver tremendous shock on impact while expanding quickly and reliably, particularly at higher velocities.
Flat shooting and deadly accurate, itās an ideal bullet for whitetails, as well as most North American game animals from antelope to moose and similar-sized African plains game. The SSTĀ creates a devastatingly large wound channel.
- VelocityĀ 2995 fps
- 100% Hand Loaded