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270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 270 Weatherby Magnum with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

270 Weatherby Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)62,500 psi
Nominal case capacity83.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.277 in (7.04 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.277 100 gr SP
Powder
Alliant RL-19
Charge
67.1 gr
Barrel
26 in

Muzzle velocity

3,370 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

37,373 – 48,949 – 62,215 psi

nominal is 78% of the 62,500 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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