Okay guys dont put me on the spot with my question. I just wanted to know what is the difference between just a regular .270 and a .270 short magnum? Is the short mag. more powerful than just the regular or what? I Need some help guys, IM planning to shoot one of these two guns for deer next season. THANKS! BTW I know this is a bowhunting section. There is just more guys here than other fourms. BTW I do too bow hunt. DXT BABY!