I' ve decided I' m probably going with a Tikka T3 Synthetic/Stainless. The caliber is still questionable. This is to be my first centerfire rifle so I want it to be pretty versatile. I havent shot either caliber, so is there much recoil difference? What does each one feel like compared to a 3" 12 gauge slug (1 oz)? I want to use it for anything from coyotes to elk, though mostly deer. I like 270 WSM since its so flat, but the 270 Win isnt that far off. Should I jsut go with the 270 Win since its easier to get? Or is the WSM worth it? I dont care about the price of the ammo. Is the ' 06 overkill for what I want? The T3 uses the same action length no matter what cartridge, is this bad for a 270 WSM? I thought one of the advantages to the WSM line is that the action is supposed to be shorter? So does this hurt it at all?

Thanks a lot, Shawn