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I’ve never owned and 30-06 but I do like the 25-06..

I have a 280 and I really like what it does to deer…

As was stated seems everyone had a 270 or a 30-06 so I wanted nothing to do with either. Not that thee is an issue with them I just want something a little different.


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I'd take either one. Shot an 06 my whole life. Like the 270. Never owned a 280. Would love to add one to the arsenal. Will say this, killed alot of stuff with a 25-06 and a 30-06, and after shooting a 270 for a while, I'm on the 270 train. As far as which is superior, I don't think you would tell a difference when you pull the trigger.

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No difference. Dead is dead

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Originally Posted by hikerbum
No difference. Dead is dead

Yup. Only one classification of dead.

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my Dad used a 280 Remington since the early 60`s and really liked the cartridge except for one thing trying to find ammo ,so Dad brought all new 30-06`s for himself , brother and myself . i still have his 280 Remington good cartridge if you can find ammo . good luck ,Pete53


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Originally Posted by husqvarna
The .280 is a fantastic cartridge; in fact it is almost as good as a 30-06!
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Originally Posted by Plinker
7mm Rem Express.
And then just re-name it to .280 Remington. grin laugh laugh


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I have six 30-06’s, one 280, guess the 30-06 wins, has more votes???? What about the 284?


I just got the 280, haven’t shot it yet, eager to try it.

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Hand loaded to .270 Win pressures, the .280 Rem / 7 mm Express is amazing ,
Funny though, you don’t ever hear about the .30’06 loaded to those pressures.

Too much of a Good Thing ?


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I sometimes wish I had bought my Weatherby lightweight in .280 Rem instead of ‘06. I think I posted that before. If I run across a .280 with a 24” barrel in decent shape it’ll likely follow me home.


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I've got a Cooper 280 coming to my ffl tomorrow or tues. First ever 7mm of any type. Been shooting 270s for 60 years. More of the same I know but I really like the wood on the coming. Got everything to load so I'll find out shortly.


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OK, it's a 13 year old thread, but the info is still relevant.

I started with 30-06 and tired 280 for a while. On paper 280 is the better cartridge, but I wasn't selling my old 30-06 rifles and 280 wasn't enough better to justify keeping both. I let the 280 go.

For a young shooter I'd advise passing on both as well as 270. A 6.5CM, 7-08 or 308 do 95% of what a 270, 280 and 30-06 do. And they do it at ranges farther than 95% of shooters can utilize. And if you're good enough to be able to shoot farther than those 3 you can justify skipping straight to one of the magnums.


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If I take my .280 Rem. out on a hunt, a 30-06 makes the hunt as back up. If I decide to use a 30-06, the .280 goes as back up. Same deal it I use a .270 for the hunt. The 06 goes as back up. The 06 also backs up my .35 Whelen. I never worry overmuch about finding ammo for the 06 or the .270. The .280, I might get lucky and find a box or two on a store' shelf but I won't gamble on a hunt and make sure whatever is usually the back up will be chambered in easily found ammo.
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Originally Posted by pete53
my Dad used a 280 Remington since the early 60`s and really liked the cartridge except for one thing trying to find ammo ,so Dad brought all new 30-06`s for himself , brother and myself . i still have his 280 Remington good cartridge if you can find ammo . good luck ,Pete53
Not a problem at all a set of dies and components can load 280 24/7/365. It's only a problem for people who aren't smart enough to reload.


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In a pinch, can you buy 280 ammo in SA?

Bet you could get 06. Maybe something to think about..

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Ammo availability in the boondocks hunting camp area is sheer foolishness and Fudd-like banter. The first thing you put in your kit for your hunt is correct ammo and correct ammo is the last thing you verify onboard and cross off your list. Anything else is total folly or just repeating dumb comments you read elsewhere on the innanet. Get a grip…


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Originally Posted by cutNshoot
For hunting North and South Amercian big game?


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