Winchester · Rifle

Winchester Rifle 270 WSM 150 gr

0.496BC (G1)

150.0gr9.72 g

951m/s3120 fps

4395J3242 ft·lb

Manufacturer	Winchester
Calibre	7.04 mm (.277")
Bullet weight	150.0 gr · 9.72 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.496
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	951.0 m/s · 3120 fps
Muzzle energy	4395 J · 3242 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.279
Form factor	i1 0.562
Category	Rifle
Source	Winchester website 2026-07-02 (verified)

Reading these numbers

Only a G1 ballistic coefficient is published for this load, so BallisticApp solves it against the G1 drag table. G1 BC drifts with velocity — the figure below is valid near the muzzle and drops off as the bullet slows.

Muzzle energy of 4395 J (3242 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.279 describes weight per unit of frontal area; divided by the ballistic coefficient it gives the form factor, which is how much drag the shape adds over the standard projectile.

Among the 83 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.496 is higher than 77 of them.

Similar 7.04 mm (.277") loads

Fusion Rifle, 270 WSM, 150 Grain, Fusion Soft Point, 3060 fps150 gr · BC 0.499 · 933 m/s Fusion Rifle, 270 Win, 150 Grain, Fusion Soft Point, 2850 fps150 gr · BC 0.471 · 869 m/s Fusion Tipped Rifle, 270 Win, 150 Grain, Fusion Tipped, 2850 fps150 gr · BC 0.495 · 869 m/s Nosler Partition, 270 Win, 150 Grain, Nosler Partition, 2830 fps150 gr · BC 0.466 · 863 m/s Power-Shok Rifle, 270 Win, 150 Grain, Jacketed Soft Point, 2830 fps150 gr · BC 0.261 · 863 m/s GECO PLUS .270 Win. 9,7g150 gr · BC 0.316 · 850 m/s

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