Originally Posted by BobinNH
I think the 280AI is a pretty good cartridge,sandwiched as it is, between a 280 and a 7 Rem Mag.(Which is a pretty narrow niche itself).

But can anyone tell me what's so magical about it,and what it does (in the same action and barrel length) that a 7 Rem Mag doesn't? confused

Don't get me wrong I understand the "want" part when it comes to rifle cartridges,which is reason enough to get one. But some of the claims here leave me perplexed. crazy

I usually avoid kicking hornet's nests but figured I would make an exception here. My curiosity has the best of me. smile


I have one..And every time i do anything serious my 7mm has a belt on it..The 280AI is a nice cart, but guys like me trying to get 30 cal mag performance out of a 7mm are bias toward the mag 7's,IMO there is no downside to going with the 7 mag over the 280AI.



Some argue the 280AI is the best use for 30-06 hulls, i disagree..best use is 6/06.