RE: 30-06 recoil
If you reload, don't sell the 270 short for any NA big Game. Many people don't realize that Nosler makes the Partition in the 160 grain for the 270. This is a long semi-spitzer that penetrates like you wouldn't believe. The SD of that bullet is almost identical to the 200 grain 30 caliber bullet and can safely reach 2850 fps. Thats medicine for elk and big bears. Certainly the match of any non dangerous NA big game. IMO the 30-06 and 270 are interchangeable. Throw in the 280 as well.