a) I got tired of carrying my 9-1/2 pound 270. b) I was interested in 'moving up' to the 270 wsm. c) On Kimber platforms, the 280 ai is significantly lighter than the 270 wsm due to the diameter of the action. d) 280 ai got Saamified. e) wealthy friend does frequent western hunts with 300 wm, which seems powerful. f) buddy hosting me for elk hunt said "have enough gun to kill elk at 500 yards". g) for my comparisons, the 280 ai had significantly more power at 500 yards than 270wsm.
so, I migrated into a Kimber in 280 ai, but didn't even think to look at the Kimber in 270 win. 280 ai hits harder, but certainly kicks harder.
Ironically, when I told my wealthy friend I was taking a 280 ai on my first and only elk hunt, he said "why? Your 270 win is all you need" Pffft. Someday I'll run the numbers again and compare the 280 ai to 270 win. I have 243s for my eastern whitetails, so the 280 / 270 discussion for me only pertains to elk.
