I have had a BDL version in .270 win. since 1985. This is the only rifle I hunt with eventhough I own a few others of different brands. Can't say it has ever let me down. Yes, I've missed a few deer with it, but it surely wasn't the guns fault. I also own a stainless steel heavy barrel version in .22-250 since 1998 which I really don't shoot too often. Other than occasional target practice, I really have no other use for this caliber.