I don't hate the .270 - just would NEVER consider buying one - LOL - EVER. Too many ctg.s that do all of the same things only better, kinda like my new-to-me "made in September, 1936 Model 70, .30GOVT06" - oh yeah! Just received the proper Lyman aperture rear sight for it as well, courtesy of NE member xausa - Oh yeah! - 24" bl - oh yeah!, - "Perfect caliber/rifle for hunting high mtn game-sheep/ibex". Just pick your poison - rather your favourite bullet and load and go for it.