IMO if you are a handloader a 280 is a much better choice than the 270. Bullet selection is a heck of a lot better. The 7-08 is a fine cartridge but just dont stand up to the 280 especially when we are talking long range deer cartridge. The 280 is down loaded from the factory and even in the loading manuals, because it was originaly designed for auto and pump rifles that cannot handle the pressures the bolt guns can, so the pressures that the factory loads and even the loading manuals list are very low. Loaded to bolt gun pressures it will pretty much do anything a 7mm mag will do while using less powder, having a shorter barrel, and better barrel life. A much better design!