277 Fury vs. 270 Win - Are they really the same?

Published on December 30, 2024
Duration: 19:37

This video compares the 270 Winchester and the new 277 Fury (6.8x51mm) cartridges, analyzing their ballistic performance through velocity and muzzle energy measurements. The presenter demonstrates that while ballistically similar, the 277 Fury achieves comparable or superior energy levels with shorter cartridges, shorter barrels, and lighter firearms, highlighting the advantages of its high-pressure design.

Quick Summary

The 277 Fury cartridge offers a significant advantage over the 270 Winchester by achieving comparable or superior ballistic performance with shorter actions, barrels, and lighter firearms. This is due to its high-pressure design, allowing for greater velocity and energy from a more compact system.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction: 270 Win vs 277 Fury
  2. 00:33Rifle Setup for 270 Winchester
  3. 00:50270 Winchester Ammunition Details
  4. 01:16277 Fury Ammunition Details
  5. 01:44Firearm Platforms for Testing
  6. 02:02Velocity and Energy Measurement Setup
  7. 03:02Testing 270 Winchester: Federal 130gr
  8. 04:54Testing 270 Winchester: Hornady 145gr ELDX
  9. 06:20Testing 277 Fury: SIG Cross (20" Barrel)
  10. 06:50277 Fury Low Pressure 130gr Soft Point
  11. 08:58277 Fury 155gr Match Load
  12. 10:32277 Fury 113gr High Pressure Solid Copper
  13. 11:57Testing 277 Fury: XM7 (16" Barrel)
  14. 12:25XM7: 130gr Standard Pressure 277 Fury
  15. 13:38XM7: 155gr High Pressure 277 Fury
  16. 14:40XM7: 113gr High Pressure 277 Fury
  17. 15:49Data Analysis and Comparison
  18. 16:07Comparing 270 Win vs 277 Fury Performance
  19. 17:30Conclusion: 277 Fury's Advantages
  20. 18:04Hunter's Perspective on 277 Fury
  21. 18:26Future of High-Pressure Cartridges
  22. 18:50Viewer Questions & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the 270 Winchester and 277 Fury cartridges?

The 277 Fury is a high-pressure cartridge designed to operate at up to 80,000 PSI, allowing it to achieve comparable or superior ballistic performance to the 270 Winchester while using shorter actions, barrels, and lighter firearms. The 270 Winchester is a well-established cartridge known for its effectiveness but requires larger firearm platforms.

How does the 277 Fury's performance compare to the 270 Winchester in terms of energy?

While the 270 Winchester with a 24-inch barrel can produce around 2,600-2,680 ft-lbs of muzzle energy with 130-grain loads, the 277 Fury, even from a shorter 20-inch barrel, can match or exceed this. For instance, 155-grain 277 Fury loads achieved approximately 2,782 ft-lbs, and 113-grain high-pressure loads reached around 2,763 ft-lbs.

What are the advantages of the 277 Fury cartridge for firearm design?

The primary advantage of the 277 Fury is its ability to generate high velocities and energy from a shorter cartridge case. This allows for the development of more compact, lighter, and potentially more ergonomic firearms, such as the SIG Cross and the XM7 rifle, compared to firearms chambered in longer cartridges like the 270 Winchester.

What types of ammunition were tested for the 277 Fury cartridge?

The video tested several types of 277 Fury ammunition, including 130-grain low-pressure soft point rounds in brass cases, 155-grain high-pressure match loads in bimetal cases, and 113-grain super hot rod solid copper high-pressure rounds. These variations allowed for a comprehensive comparison of performance.

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