Originally Posted by Backroads
Originally Posted by 16bore
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162 Amax

7-08=2,700 FPS
7-08AI=2,800 FPS
280=2,800 FPS
280AI=2,900FPS
7RM=3,000 FPS
7STW=?
7Mash=?


At what pressure and bbl length does a 7mm08ai equal a .280rem?
Handloaded ai in a 28in bbl vs factory loaded 280 in a 22in maybe.


I load for a 7-08ai and a 284 win (280 ballistic twin). I would give the 284 win a 50-75 fps edge over a similarly barreled 7-08ai loaded to similar pressures. The 7-08ai is just enough better than the standard to make it worth it. At least for some of us loonies.

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