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Maybe this has been covered, but news to me. Just available in the Featherweight so far as I can tell. Maybe it'll stick around, maybe not. Not my favorite platform, but I might still be interested. 10 twist. http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535200
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Buncha FW's on CDNN. I was worried they were getting the axe
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Yeah, I ordered one from the shot show and it hasnt showed up yet. I'm about to say piss on it.
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1:10 might as well be a 270.
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It was announced at last year's SHOT show as a special run. It seems that each year they release the show's rifles a little bit later. I figure all they have to do is announce the .280 again in January and then maybe they can get caught up.
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1:10 might as well be a 270. It could only dream  Mike
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10??
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I have one from '92 ( NH ). My favourite wood/blue rifle.
I've never needed quicker twist for the 150's & 160's I normally shoot. Feeds beautifully, and handles wonderfully in the bush. Has the older open trigger.
If they made a sporter or SS w/ a 24" 9 twist bbl I'd be ecstatic, probably AI it. Realistically the 10" twist works fine for the bullets I'm using.
I've also heard that these Shot Show Specials are slow coming
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10?? ![[Linked Image]](http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/elkhunterinnm/NoPlease-Go-On-.gif)
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10?? Do us all a favor, pull your lip over your head and swallow.
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Would not mind having a Featherweight in a .280 Rem. With either a 4x or 6x Leupold and Talley Lightweights. 
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. Now you tell me. I wish I would have known that 30 some years ago. I could have saved a lot of money, and fun.
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I bough my wife a low low 5 digit classic featherweight in a 280 and that thing with rl22 and 160gr accubonds is one hell of a shooter!
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Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10?? 280 Aficionados fit with that bullet in a Remington 740 automatic! You want the one with the pressed in checkering.
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10?? 280 Aficionados fit with that bullet in a Remington 740 automatic! You want the one with the pressed in checkering. Talking to yourself now?
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10?? 280 Aficionados fit with that bullet in a Remington 740 automatic! You want the one with the pressed in checkering. Remington 740 BDLs had cut checkering. Pressed checkering didn't hit the Remington line until the 1960s, when the 740 had morphed into the 742. Please explain your statement; "It's headspace is difficult brass wise.".
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The 280 Rem was dead at birth. It's headspace is difficult brass wise. The Kimber 8400 WSM's beat it performance and weight wise also.
They still can't get the 280's twist right. What is it now?
A slow 1-10?? 280 Aficionados fit with that bullet in a Remington 740 automatic! You want the one with the pressed in checkering. Talking to yourself now? Easy. He's 80+....
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I guess this is a re-intro? IIRC, my bud had one back in the early 90s?
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Please explain your statement; "It's headspace is difficult brass wise.".
He can't because he doesn't know what he's talking about in the first place.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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