Description
The 270 Weatherby Magnum has earned a reputation as a flat-shooting long-range hunting round, and good brass is where every accurate handload starts. Peterson Cartridge builds this unprimed brass to match-grade standards on their modern case line, giving reloaders a clean, consistent foundation to work from. This is the real deal for anyone running Roy Weatherby's first belted magnum, whether you're loading for deer, elk, or pronghorn out at distance.
What Sets Peterson 270 Weatherby Mag Brass Apart
Peterson is a family-owned American manufacturer that holds match-grade as the standard through every step of production. The brass starts life as C260 cartridge brass and runs through a series of draws, annealing, heading, and inspection before it ever reaches your bench. One detail reloaders appreciate is Peterson's approach to primer pockets, which are cut slightly tight so they seat into proper tolerance after the first firing and stay snug through repeated loadings. The result is brass that forms cleanly, resizes smoothly, and tends to show pressure signs later than a lot of competing cases.
Loading the 270 Weatherby Magnum
This is a large capacity belted magnum that likes slow-burning powders and a magnum primer for dependable ignition. These cases use a large rifle primer pocket, so they pair well with proven magnum primers when you're building loads toward that classic Weatherby velocity. Handloaders running Peterson brass in the 270 Wby have reported sub half-MOA groups with no pressure signs, which speaks to the case consistency and head hardness.
Why Reloaders Reach for Peterson
Because the 270 Weatherby is a belted magnum, case life and accuracy reward careful sizing, and starting with dimensionally consistent brass makes that whole process easier. Peterson's small-batch production and thorough quality control mean less time fixing runout, neck tension, and primer pockets out of the box, and more time at the bench actually chasing your best load.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Peterson Cartridge
- Caliber: 270 Weatherby Magnum
- Product Type: Unprimed Rifle Brass
- Primer Pocket: Large Rifle
- Case Type: Belted, Bottleneck
- Bullet Diameter: .277 in
- Quantity: 50 per box
- Grade: Match-Grade
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
- Manufacturer Part Number: 40064-R
- UPC: 810068270297
What’s Included
- 50 count box of Peterson 270 Weatherby Magnum unprimed rifle brass
Frequently Asked Questions
What primer pocket size does Peterson 270 Weatherby Mag brass use?
This brass uses a large rifle primer pocket, which fits the 270 Weatherby Magnum cartridge as designed. The Weatherby magnums run best with a magnum primer for consistent ignition, so plan your components accordingly. Peterson cuts their pockets slightly tight so they settle into proper tolerance after the first firing.
Is this brass primed or loaded ammunition?
No, this is unprimed brass intended for reloading and load development. It is not loaded ammunition and does not include primers, powder, or bullets. You will prime, charge, and seat bullets yourself as part of your reloading process.
Does Peterson 270 Weatherby Mag brass need a lot of prep out of the box?
Peterson runs a thorough quality control process and inspects their cases, so most reloaders find the primer pockets and flash holes very clean from the start. That usually means less time correcting runout, neck tension, and pocket issues before you load. As with any new brass, a quick inspection and your normal first-firing prep is still good practice.
What is the 270 Weatherby Magnum good for?
It is a flat-shooting belted magnum that Roy Weatherby introduced back in 1943, and it carries a solid velocity advantage over the standard 270. That makes it a strong pick for long-range hunting of medium game like deer, elk, and pronghorn. With quality brass and a worked-up load, it rewards reloaders chasing both speed and accuracy.





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