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270 WSM Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 270 WSM 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 WSM reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity79.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.277 in (7.04 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.277 130 gr GMX
Powder
Vihtavuori N-165
Charge
61.7 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,884 fps

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

38,399 – 49,253 – 61,357 psi

nominal is 76% of the 65,000 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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