If you have the time, it's helpful to get out to the hunting spot you choose and wander around to get familiar with the layout of the land, find game trails, and see what's out there. It will save you time when it comes to your hunting trip. I think it's fine to practice shooting with your 22, it will get you more comfortable with shooting, but you must shoot your 270 so you know how it shoots and are confident with it. Call around for a butcher before you leave and get their hours and contact info, it will be one less thing to worry about. Also, it's not always the best idea to cover as much ground as you can in a day, I find I'm more successful when I cover a little ground as slow as I can, take a few steps and look and listen, no sudden movements.
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