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280 question?
« on: September 05, 2008, 05:57:45 PM »
I have a friend that is interested in getting a 280 ruger or possably a 280 remington mt rifle.

what is your experiance with this rifle caliber.

What does this compair to? from a 270 stand point?

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2008, 06:12:09 PM »
Just like a 270 with slightly more bullet options. GREAT cartridge, FAR superior to the 7mmMag. real balistics are very close to the Magnum with much less recoil, better barrel life etc.. just an old 30/06 case necked to 284.
I really like it, but dont own one.
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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2008, 07:49:58 AM »
Does any one else have any experiance with these calibers?


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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2008, 08:25:45 AM »
The 280 Remington is right between the 270 Winchester and the 30/06. Same case, different diameter bullets. The 280 is a great cartridge, but then so are the other two, and there isn't much, if any, practical difference between them. One thing that may be a slight advantage if a guy does not handload, is that the store bought 270 cartridges are loaded to their full potential, whereas the 280 and especially the 30/06 may not be. If you're a handloader, just go with the 30/06.

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2008, 08:57:57 AM »
well he is geting a good deal on the 280, but isnt sure about performance.....just wants to make sure that he buys a straight shoter, but from what i have seen, its a great gun! just wanted to know more about the caliber......

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2008, 09:10:50 AM »
I had a 280 Mtn rifle for a few years until the Yakima Welcome Wagon decided it would be my donation to the community(house broken into 2 months after moving up here).

It is a great cartridge.  I shot both handloads and factory shells and loved all results.  My best performer was a 166gr Sierra Boattail if I remember correctly.  Actually still have a few along with some brass if your buddy wants them.
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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2008, 09:52:58 AM »
Great caliber, my father has killed many deers with it.  I reload for it and the choices bullets are good.
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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2008, 10:07:11 AM »
The .280 is a fantastic round.  If your friend is handloading he'll be extremely happy with it.  It has a great bullet selection available also.  It is hard to have a 7mm that does not shoot great.  It is one of my favorite rounds for elk as it performs well on longer shots and still has enough punch up close.  It has the best of both the .270 and the -06.   

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2008, 10:12:41 AM »
sounds like a great tgun, just only problem with it is the ability to get factory ammo? hummmmmmm, good thing i reload........

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2008, 10:40:20 AM »
Jay that 280 has been released with several names, I think 280, 7mmexpress, mabey others. I see ammo in stores all the time. I ma gonna do some searching and report back.
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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2008, 10:46:32 AM »
It's nothing more than a 30-06 and nothing less than a 270. I see plenty of ammo for it.
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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2008, 11:25:12 AM »
great info guys, sounds like a shooter to me.....specially if he can get it at a good deal.

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2008, 03:01:37 PM »
I've had a 280 for about 15 years.  It is a great cartridge.  Balistically I'd rank it slightly superior to the 270 because of the bigger 7mm bullet.  It really shoots 140s and 150s well and even the 160s.  I've killed bear, elk, deer, antelope, and caribou with it.  IMO one of the most underrated cartridges out there.   

My buddy's dad has literally dozens of rifles/cals and his favorite big game cal is the 280 (for what that's worth). 

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2008, 06:21:23 PM »
I've had a 280 for about 15 years.  It is a great cartridge.  Balistically I'd rank it slightly superior to the 270 because of the bigger 7mm bullet. 

If the 280 is superior to the 270 because of the larger diameter bullet, then the 30/06 is better yet, with it's 30 caliber bullet.   Right?   :dunno:

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Re: 280 question?
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2008, 08:43:20 PM »
I would take a thirty gov. before a 280, as good as it is.
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