I use a 270 almost exclusivly for elk hunting. My grandfather gave it to me about 8 yeaars ago and between myself and him it has accounted for 11 elk all but one only took one shot. I feel very comfortable using the 270 out to 300 - 350 yards. Great bullets for elk in the 270 would be a failsafe, barnes X, TBBC, nosler partition in 140 - 160 grains. I personally use 140 grain failsafes and TBBC' s. If you are comfortable with your Savage then by all means use it!