Finally, my first 360 and goals for it! I'll be asking a lot of questions.

How come Comp Cams says the XE268H and XE262H requires adjustable Valvetrain!?

It says that down by the lifter choices. If you use a stock type lifter stock valve train will work, if you buy the optional anti pump-up lifters adjustable valve train is required.

Those cams are too small to need anti pump-up lifters IMHO.