I love my .270 but sometime she causes too much meat damage and I am not sure she is right for the really big buck - the monster Kudus and Mr Eland. My barrel is getting tired too and I am thinking of two options:
1) put on a new .270 and move on as before.
2) convert to 7 x 57 and shoot everything!

If I used option 2 then I would run two loads; 130gr for small-medium game and 175gr for big game and closer shooting. this rifle I would give to my son when he turns 21 in 7 yrs time and I would continue with my planned 300H&H build for myself.
The 7x57 is all too often ignored as it is seen as too slow (I disagree with this) but it is a classic evergreen! Does anyone out there own a 7x57? What type of range do you hunt at and how does it really perform in the field?