I have a sweet little 84L in .270, nice wood. I've used 7mms of all kinds for decades. I've used many 338 to 375 Mags through the years, on elk size game, I like the flat shooting hard hitters. On deer, I find the 270 with a 24 inch barrel runs about as flat shooting as any 280/7mm Rem Mag, especially since I don't shoot past 400yds on unwounded game. I was "considering" an 84m in 30-06 when I found this 84L/270. I do not have any big bull hunts or Africa plans again, so the 338 WM felt like "an embarrassment of riches", especially for a cow elk. Cows and big pigs are about the biggest game I'll hunt again. But a flat shooting 30 cal Magnum isn't unreasonable to use for mule deer/antelope/coyotes way out there. And if at 67, these mountains aren't getting any easier to hunt in, ha. Plus, I tend to "bust my azz" at least once in snow or wet mountains, and a spare rifle can save a hunt.
