You'll hear very little in the way of negatives about the .280 Remington. I think the main complaint is usually that it is a cartridge that should be handloaded if it is to reach its' potential. Other than that, it is a dandy.
I bought one for my son when he was four or five years old. He is 11 now, and still mainly hunts with his Ruger 77 Ultralight in .257 Roberts, but the day will come when he picks up the .280.
By the way, I have taken a couple deer with his rifle, and it kills like lightning for me.
Good luck with your pair. It sounds like you are all set.
