Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For deer, elk, and black bear hunters working open country or timber, the Browning Silver Series 270 Winchester ammo delivers 150 grains of jacketed soft point at 2850 feet per second muzzle velocity and 2705 foot-pounds of energy. The 270 Winchester cartridge was introduced in 1925 and remains one of the most versatile big game rounds in North America, offering flat trajectory and hard-hitting terminal performance at ranges out to 300 yards. This load uses a heavy-for-caliber projectile with a precision-plated jacket that opens reliably on impact while maintaining weight retention for deep penetration through shoulder, rib, and vitals.
Built for the Box
Browning builds the Silver Series line on new brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers, making empties suitable for handloaders who want to tune loads for their rifle’s chamber. The jacketed soft point design initiates expansion within the first two inches of tissue, dumping energy rapidly in the vitals while retaining enough mass to punch through hide, muscle, and bone. At 2850 fps, this load sits in the middle of the 270 Winchester performance envelope — fast enough for flat shooting across bean fields and ridges, but without the barrel wear or muzzle blast of lighter, hotter loads pushing 130-grain bullets past 3000 fps.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 270 Winchester |
| Bullet weight | 150 Grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Soft Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 2850 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 2705 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Big game hunting |
| Manufacturer | Browning |
This load sits squarely in the proven 270 Winchester performance window for 270 ammo hunters who need reliable expansion and deep penetration on animals from 150 to 700 pounds. The heavier 150-grain pill bucks wind better than 130-grain loads and carries more sectional density for quartering shots through heavy shoulder or raking angles through the paunch into the vitals.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot; be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
- Verify that your rifle’s chamber is marked for 270 Winchester before loading. Do not use in rifles chambered for other calibers.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling ammunition or spent brass.
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