Looks like the moderators don't agree that there is nothing wrong with your current set up, as they erased half of the thread. Your question was about he effectiveness of the 270 for coyotes and deer, not about what to carry in the woods. Some gun shop commandos believe your rifle is not suited for that terrain, even though you never mentioned what it was. Assuming that its a typical 20-22" rifle, with typical glass 3x9x40, it will suit you fine in that situation. I know this because that is my setup on a Model 70. I hunt the same types of areas and its perfect. You'll never jump shoot a coyote or sneak up on one for that matter so don't worry about he "brush buster" garbage.