I already have a Pro Hunter 209x50 and I am considering getting a 270 barrel for it. I have heard more than a handful of people say that a bolt action rifle is going to blow the encore out of the water when it comes to accuracy. Well I bought the Pro Hunter for the versatility of the barrels, not to target shoot with. I do have a 223 barrel and it shoots just as accurate as my buddies Remington 700,we both took coyotes at about 150 yds. Both perfect shots with 2 dead coyotes on the ground. That is accurate enough for me. With some practice you will be fine switching barrels. I am considering getting my hinge pin changed, but other than that I am very pleased with the performance of the Pro Hunter so far. I bought it to put an animal on the ground and that is just what it did. Although my buddy can reload his Remy 700 a little bit faster than I can load my encore, it does not take long to reload for a follow up shot. Again, with practice 2-3 seconds and I'm back on my target ready to fire again. Alot of it has to do with where you keep your bullets to reload. Good Luck with your choice.