Over the years, I have hunted and killed deer with many cartridges, including but not limited to the 30-06, 280 Rem.,270 Win.,& 7mm Rem. Mag. About four years ago I bought my first 7-08. I love it. I see no reason to carry anything else anymore. It has become my go-to deer rifle. I do handload, but that should not stop a non-handloader from buying a 7-08. Some others on here would have you believe it is somewhat hard to get. I just don't feel that's true from my experiences. The 270 is certainly a fine cartridge. No doubt about it, and there are lots of them out there killing deer on a regular basis. I simply have become a big 7-08 fan for several reasons, and see no reason to change.