2 of 2 .270 Wby Mag factory loads carry 1,000 ft·lb and expansion velocity for mule deer; the best reach 900 yd (Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 150 gr AccuBond Long Range). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 150 gr AccuBond Long Range | 150 | 900 | 3,080 | 1,774 | yes |
| Norma 150 gr Oryx | 150 | 600 | 3,180 | 1,307 | yes |
Deer-class rules of thumb; a slightly bigger animal than a whitetail. Legal: CO: 1,000 ft·lb at 100 yd. Floor used: 1,000 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: chuckhawks.com, www.petersenshunting.com.