OP, it's liked plenty...Think about it; would a cartridge first introduced in the 1920's still be as popular as the 270 Win if it wasn't doing the job? IMO it's a great cartridge that still does what needs to be done for most North American big game...and does it very well. Besides, if you find out it isn't your cup of tea, I'm fairly certain you won't have any problems getting rid of a nice rifle like the Sauer 202.
