my Dad used a 280 Remington since the early 60`s and really liked the cartridge except for one thing trying to find ammo ,so Dad brought all new 30-06`s for himself , brother and myself . i still have his 280 Remington good cartridge if you can find ammo . good luck ,Pete53
Not a problem at all a set of dies and components can load 280 24/7/365. It's only a problem for people who aren't smart enough to reload.
when i was kid i did use what Dad gave me , > Magnum Bob if you need any help with some precision loading of some better ammo give me a P.M. or need help with how to shoot precision bench rest rifles come on up . other wise don`t be a smartarse
There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…
There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…
And you place good shots past 300 yards just as well with the 300 Savage as you do with the 7mag, correct?
Got my new to me Cooper custom in 280 today. Checked it out and scoped it. As soon as I get a decent day we'll see what it does. I noticed today that RL 16 preforms really well with140's. Happen to have a pound, going to give it a try.
There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…
There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…
very true
Hard to argue this. All makes a hole. I will say I had a 240 wby for a while and I could tell a difference. Bullet was on them quick. I was shooting 70 grain noslers and they absolutely exploded deer and coyotes. 1 inch high at 100 and you were good to 325. Decided to go back to the 243 win. But I can tell you, that is one cartridge I could tell the difference on. Everything inside 150 yards had softball sized holes in them. Everything past 350 you couldn't even tell they were shot. Pretty fun gun. Was a mark v deluxe. I'm in the 06 group.
Don't think anyone has mentioned it, but it seems to be much easier to find lightly used nice rifles in 30-06 than just about anything else, maybe because when guys get their new 300PRC they reckon they can live without their '06
In recent months I have picked up a Belgian-made Browning Hi-Power, a Sako Classic, and a Husky 1640, all in 30-06, at what I consider to be very good prices......and Norma sells that 150 gr Whitetail load for about $22/ box......
Got my new to me Cooper custom in 280 today. Checked it out and scoped it. As soon as I get a decent day we'll see what it does. I noticed today that RL 16 preforms really well with140's. Happen to have a pound, going to give it a try.
Just asked cause I`ve seen it happen....the "forgetful" hunter used our spare.
BTB, bring along an extra scope..had one go to hell when we were in Africa..
S hit happens.
if i ever get a chance to go to Africa on a plains game hunt >for sure it would be only a 30-06 just for the simple reason of finding more ammo easier .
There is nothing any non magnum cartridge can do that a 30-06 can't. 110s through 220s. Prairie dogs to Buffalo. Variety is fun, but when you get down to it, pretty tough cartridge to beat. If I had a hunt of a lifetime on the line, I'm taking an '06. Love my 270, but give me that 06.
There is nothing any non magnum cartridge can do that a 30-06 can't. 110s through 220s. Prairie dogs to Buffalo. Variety is fun, but when you get down to it, pretty tough cartridge to beat. If I had a hunt of a lifetime on the line, I'm taking an '06. Love my 270, but give me that 06.
Pretty Much Say's it all,,,,,, and then some..... Lj in Alaska.....