Wow, my first post here, I'm a total hunting newbie (but an experienced rifleman), and I am about to call someone a dumba$$. That said, that dealer is FoS.

The 270 is an excellent, flat shooting and hard-hitting caliber. No, it wouldn't be my first choice either. I'm guessing that the dealer either: 1.) doesn't have the 700 CDL in 270 you want, so he wants to sell you something else; 2.) he just isn't a "gun-guy" (or a rifleman), he just happens to work in a gun shop; or 3.) he's blaming the cartridge for his poor past experience, and not the trigger-man. The 270 Win has been very successful on a lot of game bigger than deer.

Find another dealer. I'll pay retail in a store for wisdom and guidance. If they can't offer either, I'll move on to someone who can offer it, or strictly price-shop.


Good luck,

Griff