JackO's sun didn't rise and set on the 270 like most have come to believe over the years. He "liked it" because of what it could do under the limits of technology back then! He killed more game with the 30-06 than anything else AND he was often quoted as having a deep love and appreciation for the 7mm Mauser but one must realize the bullets back then in 7mm offerings were very limited (in comparison to today). I believe if he were alive today he'd STILL have a deep love and respect for the 30-06 and honestly would be singin the praises of the 7-08 with modern bullets and powders. (The 7Mauser is what his beloved wife used for many years after his guidance)

I'm NOT dissin the 270, I have one. (As well as it's close cuzins the 7-08, 280 & 30-06 among many others) But many claim the 270 is head and shoulders above the others based on Jack's 50yr old tests/info. That's kinda like professing the abilities of the 50cal flintlock without considering the abilities of todays inlines!

All that being said, yes I LOVE the new lmtd edt 270 Win 70!
HL