"....Really Ithink I should get it in a 30-06, but mybuddies like and saythe .270 is the way to go. Note I live in Louisiana (mostly woods hunting) No huge feilds and praries like that, and I just want the overall all around caliber...."
Given your desire for a all around caliberfor Louisiana, I think you did just fine; plus it is always nice to fit in with what the gang has.... a regular 270 fraternity.... good hunting.
I'd work on that scope though.