I like the 7x57 because I know what it can do. I also own a 280AI and can appreciate it may offer a little more in velocity though I am not sure it would perform notably moreso. My 7mm Remington is the rifle that challenges validity for my AI as it (meaning the AI) is very similar to the .30/06 in velocity for like bullet weights.

For me, the '06 with heavier bullets is more the gap filler in my rack so the 200fps the Rem has over the AI will likely kill it off for me.

Last edited by AussieGunWriter; 05/28/15. Reason: clarification of AI Vs '06

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