RE: 270...elk cartridge?
EKM,
You gotta lighten up a bit. Johnny greenhorn elk hunter may also be Johnny ace deer hunter and deadly shot. I would hope all hunters are technically proficient with their weapons. If not than they should expect to go home empty-handed no matter what gun is on their shoulder. Good hunters can be or become good hunters, no matter what the quarry, and some very good hunters love the .270 andI'd betthat they can kill the same elk as somebody else. Crazy to think but their stategy may vary and yet, be as effective as yours.
You seem to be really concerned that some random newbie will be unjustly influenced if they hear the word ".270" Letpeople hear all the opinions and they can decide for themselves and if there is one particular newbie you care about, then you can keep beatin him over the head. sheesh.