Nothing wrong with the .270 Winchester for most NA hunting opportunities. Sure there are better cartridges for some animals and situations, but for all around NA hunting up to elk this one is hard to beat. I have personally used it to harvest whitetail, mule deer, antelope, elk, caribou and black bear. Carried it for grizzly and wolf when licensed but no shot opportunities. Also used it for varmints with lighter bullets. Shots from 15 yards to 450 yards so far.