The Hornady American Whitetail 270 Winchester ammunition delivers consistent terminal performance for deer hunters demanding reliable expansion and deep penetration. This factory-loaded cartridge combines Hornady's proven InterLock Spire Point bullet with carefully selected propellants for optimal accuracy across hunting distances.
What Makes This Different
The InterLock ring mechanically locks the bullet's core and jacket together, preventing separation during expansion for maximum weight retention. Unlike standard soft-point bullets that may fragment, the InterLock design maintains 70-80% of its original weight while creating devastating wound channels. The spire point profile provides a flat trajectory with excellent long-range ballistics, maintaining over 1,800 ft-lbs of energy at 200 yards.
Key Features
- InterLock ring prevents core-jacket separation for controlled expansion
- 140-grain spire point bullet optimized for 270 Winchester velocities
- Muzzle velocity of 2,940 fps with 2,685 ft-lbs of energy
- Hornady brass cases with consistent wall thickness and primer pockets
- Factory-loaded with temperature-stable propellants
- 20 rounds per box packaging for convenient field carry
- Bulk case option includes 10 boxes (200 total rounds)
Field testing demonstrates sub-2 MOA accuracy from quality bolt-action rifles, with consistent point of impact across temperature ranges. The 140-grain weight provides an ideal balance of velocity and sectional density for whitetail deer, maintaining sufficient energy for ethical shots out to 400 yards. The brass cases reload reliably for handloaders seeking to develop custom loads using the same proven InterLock bullets.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 270 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 140 grains
- Bullet Type: InterLock Spire Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,940 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2,685 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: .408
- Case Material: Hornady brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive Boxer
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Boxes per Case: 10
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
Hornady's American Whitetail line represents decades of ballistic engineering focused specifically on North American deer hunting requirements. The consistent quality control and proven terminal performance make this ammunition a reliable choice for hunters who demand predictable results when opportunities present themselves.