Guys,
I know this has probably been hashed out numerous times, but here goes. I am building another TC encore and have the frame and stock and am now looking for a barrel. I have plenty of reloading supplies for 7mag, but have been told (by a friend) that the .280 or even better .280ai will give me similar ballistics of a 7mag out to about 300 yards with less recoil and less pressure on my encore frame. Trying to decide which way to go. I know the .280ai costs alot more for reloading and the barrel itself, but in the long run may even out to about the same $. This is for whitetail, mulies, elk and hopefully one day bear/moose.
Thoughts?
Yes, I have thoughts..
There is only one sensible answer to your question. Buy BOTH barrels, and be done with all of the heavy thinking.
I own, a 77 Rem Mag, and will never sell it.
I own, a 284 Win, and will keep it too. The 284 is so close to the 280 you can't find a space between them.
You really "NEED" both barrels...LMAO
