The .270Win and .270WSM are great for any deer. My only complaint with 270 (I have carried an older model Win.M70 in .270Win. for many years), is that you are limited to lighter bullets. Before you buy the .270, you may want to look at the 7mmMags. With 7mm, you can go to a heavier bullet that will be much more suited to bigger deer type game, like elk and moose. Sure, people will respond that they kill elk with the .270, that is true, but the edge goes to the 7mm or larger calibers, when you are after elk or moose. If you get one rifle that is suitable for SC deer and later get to go after elk or moose, with the 7mmMag, you will be ready.