Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles 280 instead of 280AI????

I am a big fan of the 280 A.I. but there is nothing wrong with the 280 Rem. If you hand-load I would vote for the 280 A.I. If not you might consider the 280 Rem. I doubt you could tell any difference in recoil between the two in an 8 lb rifle unless you shoot heavy for caliber bullets. I shoot mostly 140 grain bullets in my 280 A.I. in a rifle that weighs exactly 8 lbs scoped up and recoil is pleasant to me. Noticeably less that a 30.06 shooting 180 grain bullets. Ultimately it comes down to a personal choice. Get the one the like the best.