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But, 308s are pretty nice too and usually very accurate. And several ounces lighter. That said, it sounds like you really want the 280, so go get it. I'm just really high on the 308 caliber. You will like the Ruger. As I have said before, you may have to smooth it up a bit, but who doesn't like to tinker with their rifles?
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
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But, 308s are pretty nice too and usually very accurate. And several ounces lighter. That said, it sounds like you really want the 280, so go get it. I'm just really high on the 308 caliber. You will like the Ruger. As I have said before, you may have to smooth it up a bit, but who doesn't like to tinker with their rifles? I know I'm in the minority here, but all of my 30-06's shoot better than my 308's and the 300wsm outshoots them all.......I'm pretty darn sure Dan can get that .280 to shoot.
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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Thanks a lot guys. I think I will pick one up at the end of the week. A local store has a Hawkeye All-Weather in 280 Rem, NIB for $475. That, or I'll get something like a 308. I'd get the .280 way before the 308!!!!!!! +1
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Can't tell you much about All Weather Rugers but can say I am an unabashed fan of Ruger rifles in general. Rugged as hell and accurate is my experience.
Mine are a mix of blue, stainless, walnut, laminate and the dreaded "boat paddle" varieties. This year the stainless boat paddle .338Win Mag will be my primary elk rifle.
Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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Can't tell you much about All Weather Rugers but can say I am an unabashed fan of Ruger rifles in general. Rugged as hell and accurate is my experience.
Mine are a mix of blue, stainless, walnut, laminate and the dreaded "boat paddle" varieties. This year the stainless boat paddle .338Win Mag will be my primary elk rifle. I'll hold you to that and expect to see some pics of a dead critter  . I think you'll like that 338 as your primary elk rifle.
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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