RE: Help choosing a hunting rifle
With factory foder there just isn't much difference between a 270Win and a 7RM.With handloads the big 7 gains the upper hand by a good margin.I've killed elk with both and with a good bullet placed in the vitals you'll have a very dead elk.
I'd also take a hard look at Weatherby's Vanguard for $399......best deal out there right now IMO.
Brett