I consider the DL #2 on my list of "if you could only do one exercise". For me its an easy point to concede to the DL.
As far as carry over, it may be your stance allows for such a good carryover or possibly your biomechanics (which would include stance) that allows this. There again, we're dealing with my numbers 1 and 2 on best movements list so, again, an easy matter to agree with. Also agree tremendously about weighted bar is much easier to work on form with. I'm so stiff that 225# is needed to push me below parallel.
oh, by the way, congrats on the good numbers you put up. It sure is nice being young. Just be careful because old age can remind you of those times in a different way LOL.
chris