Thanks! As usual, there's alot of opinions out there, some based on experience and facts, some based on rumors and lack of experience! That's why I appreciate the input I get here, most of you guys have done the things I ask about and I appreciate your advice. My first hand experience with the topics I post is limited, otherwise I wouldn't ask. As expected, opinions are always a factor, to some, the extra 200 fps is worth all of the potl. negatives and then some, to others, the extra recoil, bbrl. wear, bbrl. length required to make use of the extra powder, etc. just don't make sense. The bottom line is that neither is wrong, and BOTH are right for THEIR needs. I guess if all I was worried about was what I NEEDED, I'd just go buy an off the shelf .270 and go hunting!
Thx. and take care. Have a Merry Christmas!
TGS