Not to take away from the original question about the 708 but would everyone feel the same/different if we were talking about a 280 or 280AI? Just curious if case capacities change people’s opinions? Thanks.
Yes, case capacity does change the answer. Most larger cases with heavier bullets need slower powders. Slower powders need more barrel to burn in. That being said, it isn’t a huge difference. I would recommend 22” for a 280 and 24 for the AI version. Otherwise you end up in 7-08 territory and you are just wasting powder.
