Ahh yes. This is exactly what I was looking for. Some good old fashion campfire talk. We all seem to be of the same mindset sans maybe one or two of us. A lot of it depends on your area too. But this is good stimuli for the sole. While I no longer have a .270 Win (I could kick myself for trading it in) I do have a 270 WSM but it doesn't shoot near as well as the one I traded in.
I've seen guys successfully use a .223 for deer. But IMO its too light. Again my opinion.
These days if my deer tags remain unfilled after archery season, which hasn't happened in a while, I usually grab one of my 45-70s. But if I think I may have a shot longer than 200 yards I reach for my 7-08. But this year I may just have to give my brandy new 350 Legend the nod. Hoping I will get a chance to use that in Ohio.