MrAssII: I don't agree with you comparison of the 270WSM w/24" barrel to the .270Win. The 'new' short action magnums achieve much of their velocity through the more efficient burning of the powder in the larger but shorter case. Granted there would be a drop in velocity from 28 to 24" but to compare that velocity drop to a conventional .270Win velocity would be an injustice to say the least. If you're really interested in the .270WSM, check out the article in the Nov issue of "Rifle" magazine. There, you'll find a comparison to the .270Win, load data, and the author's opinions and range report using his cusomized set up. His results were very impressive to say the least. In addition, word has it that Kimber may be offering the Short Action Magnums (.300WSM, 300SAUM [Remington], 7mmSAUM[Remington], and .270WSM) in their 84 bolt rifles in the near future, however as to which one they'll go with is unclear at this point. Winchester M70's and Browning Abolts in .270WSM are on the way! One more point, Browning Abolts in .300WSM actually come with 23" factory barrels - I asked why? Browning says that the additional 1" of barrel didn't increase velocity or accuracy enough to justify the additional length and weight - again SAM's (short action magnums) achieve their great velocity numbers from the more efficient powder burn of the short, fat case - this is the reason that the .300WSM (with less powder) produces indentical ballistics as the .300 Win Mag. To sum it all up, I don't think that you'd need to demand a 28" barrel for a SAM and I'd be curious to know just how little velocity is gained by adding the additional 4". In my opinion, because it's powerful enough, laser beam flat, and inherently accurate, the .270WSM will soon become the 'goat' (pronghorn) round by which all others are measured.