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I have two 30-06s, no 280, two 7mm-08s, and a 308. crazy


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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
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.

when i was kid i did use what Dad gave me , > Magnum Bob if you need any help with some precision loading of some better ammo give me a P.M. or need help with how to shoot precision bench rest rifles come on up . other wise don`t be a smartarse

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There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…

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There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…

And you place good shots past 300 yards just as well with the 300 Savage as you do with the 7mag, correct?


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Got my new to me Cooper custom in 280 today. Checked it out and scoped it. As soon as I get a decent day we'll see what it does. I noticed today that RL 16 preforms really well with140's. Happen to have a pound, going to give it a try.


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Originally Posted by Benbo
There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…

very true


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Originally Posted by pete53
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There’s no difference that I can tell on game hit with 7/08,270,308,30/06, 7mag or even the 300 savage….I doubt I could tell any difference with the 280 either…

very true

Hard to argue this. All makes a hole. I will say I had a 240 wby for a while and I could tell a difference. Bullet was on them quick. I was shooting 70 grain noslers and they absolutely exploded deer and coyotes. 1 inch high at 100 and you were good to 325. Decided to go back to the 243 win. But I can tell you, that is one cartridge I could tell the difference on. Everything inside 150 yards had softball sized holes in them. Everything past 350 you couldn't even tell they were shot. Pretty fun gun. Was a mark v deluxe. I'm in the 06 group.

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Don't think anyone has mentioned it, but it seems to be much easier to find lightly used nice rifles in 30-06 than just about anything else, maybe because when guys get their new 300PRC they reckon they can live without their '06

In recent months I have picked up a Belgian-made Browning Hi-Power, a Sako Classic, and a Husky 1640, all in 30-06, at what I consider to be very good prices......and Norma sells that 150 gr Whitetail load for about $22/ box......

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Ten 280’s over the years. Still have two 280’s. Have two 280 AI’s.

Never would I own a 30-06.


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Pick em.


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Easy. Buy both

North America, 30/06 with 280 as a back up in camp or the other way around when down south.

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All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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Both - however I converted my 06 to a 35 Whelen and with my 280 feel they are the only 2 rifles I will ever need for Big Game.

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Originally Posted by boatammo
Got my new to me Cooper custom in 280 today. Checked it out and scoped it. As soon as I get a decent day we'll see what it does. I noticed today that RL 16 preforms really well with140's. Happen to have a pound, going to give it a try.

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Originally Posted by tmick
Both - however I converted my 06 to a 35 Whelen and with my 280 feel they are the only 2 rifles I will ever need for Big Game.

I have that pair myself, except one's a 280AI.


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.280 Remington Shewemington - now, a 7x64 Brenneke is a horse of a greener other sides gras.

...especially when it's rimmed and in a drilling. cool

Not having an '06 is a handicap.


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Just asked cause I`ve seen it happen....the "forgetful" hunter used our spare.

BTB, bring along an extra scope..had one go to hell when we were in Africa..

S hit happens.

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Originally Posted by CGPAUL
Just asked cause I`ve seen it happen....the "forgetful" hunter used our spare.

BTB, bring along an extra scope..had one go to hell when we were in Africa..

S hit happens.


if i ever get a chance to go to Africa on a plains game hunt >for sure it would be only a 30-06 just for the simple reason of finding more ammo easier .


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There is nothing any non magnum cartridge can do that a 30-06 can't. 110s through 220s. Prairie dogs to Buffalo. Variety is fun, but when you get down to it, pretty tough cartridge to beat. If I had a hunt of a lifetime on the line, I'm taking an '06. Love my 270, but give me that 06.

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Originally Posted by Coyote10
There is nothing any non magnum cartridge can do that a 30-06 can't. 110s through 220s. Prairie dogs to Buffalo. Variety is fun, but when you get down to it, pretty tough cartridge to beat. If I had a hunt of a lifetime on the line, I'm taking an '06. Love my 270, but give me that 06.

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