CRS - we think alike I had a 6.8 western built, did some load development work, then loaded enough rounds that as a hunter it will never run out. I got lucky found brass and bought sufficient amount that I will never be on the out of brass situation as a hunter. The rifle does shoot lights out better than i can hold it, 1:8 twist McGowen Barrel. No experience with any other .270 caliber round so I have no comparison I agree with others though good bullets, shot placement = dead critter.