Originally Posted by Llama_Bob
Originally Posted by smokepole


So a .280 AI is not a good choice for a western hunter? Do tell.

As far as adult male shooters and recoil, go to a long range match and see how many of the adult males there are using magnums or 28 Nosler chamberings. Then tell 'em all they're pu**ies for not using magnums. Shouild be a fun time.




The .280 AI is a pretty good round, but doesn't take full use of the action length and provides ballistics less than what you can get in a short action. I can't think of any hunting situation where the 280 AI is preferable to a 7mm WSM (if you want light) or a 28 Nosler (if you want better ballistics).

The recoil aversion at long range matches has to do with trying to spot bullets in flight for wind purposes. It's not relevant for hunting. If the recoil of a real cartridge is what's driven you to the .270, well, that explains that laugh

I agree on the 7 WSM. Great chambering.

But recoil aversion has more to it than just spotting shots. It also has to do with practice and becoming familiar and proficient with the rifle, and less recoil leads to higher round count, which leads to greater proficiency. That proficiency is needed for responsible shots on game at long range.