To tell you the truth, I can't feet a great deal of difference in recoil between the two. I am talking about felt recoil. I know on paper the 270 should and does have more recoil but on the shoulder I don't feel to much difference. Maybe its just me. I have a bad shoulder and they all hurt a little. All but the 250 Savage that is. I think you would enjoy shooting the 270 and 130 grain bullets is all you would ever need for deer hunting. Have a good day.