RE: difference in .270 and .270 wsm
Cartridge
270 Winchester
270 WSM
Bullet Wt. Grs.
130
130
Bullet Type
Ballistic SilvertipĀ®
Ballistic SilvertipĀ®
CXP Guide No.
Game Guide 2 - Light Thin Skin
Game Guide 2 - Light Thin Skin
Barrel Length (in)
-
-
Velocity in Feet Per Second (fps)
Muzzle
3050
3275
100
2828
3041
200
2618
2820
300
2416
2609
400
2224
2408
500
2040
2215
Energy in Foot Pounds (ft-lbs.)
Muzzle
2685
3096
100
2309
2669
200
1978
2295
300
1685
1964
400
1428
1673
500
1202
1416
Trajectory, Short Range Yards
50
-0.2
-0.3
100
0
0
150
-0.8
-0.6
200
-2.8
-2.3
250
-6.1
-5.0
300
-10.7
-8.9
400
-
-
500
-
-
Trajectory, Long Range Yards
100
1.4
1.1
150
1.3
1.1
200
0
0
250
-2.6
-2.2
300
-6.5
-5.5
400
-18.9
-16.1
500
-38.4
-32.8
This from Winchester.com. The wsm is faster and flatter. I have the 7mm wsm and I love it.