maybe IL is different, but i think the bigger stores here will do it without much hassle the smaller ones dont want to deal with it due to the tough gun laws....or charge $100-200.

comparing the .300wsm and .270 win.....not quite the same round there, the .300 wsm is essentially a .300 win mag in a shorter compact magnum. A very nice round though! It may have a similar trajectory as the .270 depending on bullet......but when I think .300 mag I think 180gr bullets, which is a def step up over the .270 in 130-150gr, the .300wsm does shoot 150gr as well, though I'd stick to 180 or 165 perhaps. 270 I think deer, .300wsm I think elk....

though id rather use the .300wsm on muleys and elk, than the .270 on muleys and elk. did you get a .270 win or .270 wsm? of the WSM's I think the .300 wsm is the one to pick.