I can't count how many deer I've shot with a 270. Over the years I've used mainly handloads with 150 gr. speer bullets. Before the season I tried some remington 130 gr. core lokt factory loads. They hit at the same point of impact as my handloads. Also, the groups with the 130's were one ragged hole. You don't need premium bullets for deer, find a load that groups well and go to it.