I have never shot a 270, so my opinion will be biased. Here is what I do know. As mentioned, factory ammo may not be available every where you go. I really like my 25/06. It is a shooter. Recoil is easy. My wife uses it when she hunts. She perfers it over my 243. She wouldnt use the 06 if it had much recoil. I have always had pass thrus. They normally run a short distance but leave a good bloodtrail. I use either Hornady 117 gr soft points or Sierra 117 gr loaded by Federal. My gun does not like Nosler Balistic Tips.