Can't argue with the above. To be frank the deer will not notice the difference. I would ask what else do you ever seeing yourself using this rifle for? Bigger .270 smaller 25-06. With Elk becoming more prevalent east of the Mississippi the .270 might be tempting as it is the min. legal caliber in my home state of KY for example. However you like to blast coyotes and groundhogs and wouldn't shoot an elk on a bet then the 25-06 might be best. Both are great rifles.
