It is actually a nicely balanced cartridge... if I were inclined to shooting knitting needles, I would definitely get one... particularly once the 7mm version is released (because I miss the 7mm WSM)... but as a hunter who "hunts," I am inclined to shoot reasonable bullet weights considering case capacity... like 150's in this one, in which case, there is no need for the fast twist, in which case, might aswell just shoot a .270.