I have been slowly acquiring gramps guns since he passed away last fall. So far I have a 17rem and 300svage (model 700s I believe) I already have 308 in the encore as well as 223. What's left is a 244 rem and a 270win model 700. Doesn't really seem like I would need either caliber as most of the spectrum is covered. With the slower twist in the 244 rem would be mostly lighter bullets from what I understand. Seems lots love the 270 as is. Which would be better to use to rechamber to something else? either another small caliber or a bigger caliber for large N American animals if I ever venture out of NY. I am getting into reloading as well as gramps was big into that. I hate to see gramps guns leave the family, but still gotta save money for his pistols. But these rifles are definitely nice looking guns and I usually only shoot pistols!