Two comments that sum it up on the 270 issue. Shot placement is king.
BobinNH
People lose animals with a 270 for the same reason they lose animals with any caliber.....they didn't hit them right.I have never seen this "rule" breached.....ever; with any cartridge,or bore diameter.
Mule Deer
What Bob is saying (and I am backing up) is that if you've had really miserable experiences on a handful of deer with the .270 the problem lies somewhere other than the cartridge and its bullets.
Last edited by raybass; 12/30/11. Reason: Added comment
JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H