"[
Some of us #1 loonies are a little less excited about the post-'93 black recoil pad guns, but they might actually be better in that they have Ruger hammer forged barrels.
Lance is right. I have a late 60's gun (Douglas bbl) that would be one of the last I would ever sell. I love the 280 and if I was looking for a shooter I would try and find a newer one with a Ruger made barrel and then find some old wood to put on it. I have had a few of the dual marked 280/ 7mm Express guns and some shot and some did not (Wilson bbl's)
A good 280 is hard to come by. think hard before you let it go. I think your price is fair even in todays market
Dave
