I am primarily a whitetail hunter. My rack is stacked with a large complement of 30-06 and one 7mm-08. 280 Rem is an option, for sure. However, when I go looking, there are damn few .280 Rem options available. I'm sure that if a 280 fell into my hands, I'd adore it. It just has not happened.
Beyond that, I'm just not getting shooting opportunities that require 280 REM. Last year, I took the longest shot on a buck that I've had in 40-some years of deer hunting. It was with an '06 and a 150 grain bullet. The animal went toes-up before I could pull the scope away.
I can't see putting another gun on the rack to fill any gap between 7mm-08 and '06. If someone can help me see that hole, I'd love the input.
