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That's far from being a "custom". Stupid fugg that marked those rings like that needs a good whipping. A lot of small details make it look like chidt too. Not custom at all in my book. I don't recognize it ever being here. Most guys here have more class than that..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Doesn't look familiar....
“Factio democratica delenda est"
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NM, found it. Looks like I liked it then, too. 🤦♂️
It was in the classifieds, not here. Going to take down the link out of respect for the previous and current seller.
Last edited by AKwolverine; 04/11/21. Reason: removing link
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AKwolverine: Some time back (1990?) I acquired a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 action that was made the same month (day?) I was born (July 1947) and had it turned into a 280 Remington with a custom 25" medium weight barrel, by a top quality Riflesmith!
It is just about the finest Mule Deer, Elk, Blacktailed Deer, Black Bear, Antelope, Whitetailed Deer, Mt. Goat (and hopefully someday Caribou!) Rifle I have ever had anything to do with!
The transition safety was kept intact and I am glad I did so - it is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to accidentally move that safety lever!
My custom 280 Remington is superbly accurate and the Rifle holds LOTS of bullets.
If you are contemplating building or buying a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in caliber 280 Remington I certainly HIGHLY recommend you do so.
Good luck in your quest.
Hold into the wind
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Doesn't look familiar.... When I saw the thread I thought I'd click the link and it would be an old rifle you had or knew about  . And then when I saw it, I thought, hell no you wouldn't have owned that one. Way below your standards..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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“Factio democratica delenda est"
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And I wish to God you'd buy it so I'd no longer be tempted!!! 
"An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown
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A bit heavy for a .280.
If it were a 7mm Rem Mag on the other hand......
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Yep I instantly recognized it from before. Still tempting but after I got my custom 270 from here it’s hard to justify a 280.
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