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Agreed, it's the most recommended, least used chambering in existence. The perfect cartridge for someone else. If the 30-06 is the least used chambering in existence, dare I ask what is the most used?
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Rhetorical question, or do you really need me to spell it out for you?
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I'm down to 223,260,and 7mag. Not that I really need the 7, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy. With a 6.5-06AI, .280 Rem and 7mm RM, I really feel like I need to plug the holes. Just can't figure out if what I need most/next is a .264 Win Mag, .270 Win, .270 WSM or WBY, 7mm-08, 7x57, or .280 AI. Or maybe a 7mm Rem Express or 7mm-06 ...  (Full disclosure: Actually, a Ruger #1 in .45-70 is highest on the list and I don't plan on that any time soon.)
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I'm down to 223,260,and 7mag. Not that I really need the 7, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy. With a 6.5-06AI, .280 Rem and 7mm RM, I really feel like I need to plug the holes. Just can't figure out if what I need most/next is a .264 Win Mag, .270 Win, .270 WSM or WBY, 7mm-08, 7x57, or .280 AI. Or maybe a 7mm Rem Express or 7mm-06 ... (Full disclosure: Actually, a Ruger #1 in .45-70 is highest on the list and I don't plan on that any time soon.) If you already have a 280 Rem, will getting a 7MM Rem Express fill a cartridge gap or a name gap?
It's official. I missed the selfie deadline so I'm Maser's sock puppet because rene and the Polish half of the fubar twins have decided that I am.
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the 30/06 is the least used? Good to know...
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the 30/06 is the least used? Good to know... Oh damn! Now I have to change my forum name. Call the gunsmith! Stop the build! Hey,it must be true. I saw it on the internet.
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I'm down to 223,260,and 7mag. Not that I really need the 7, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy. With a 6.5-06AI, .280 Rem and 7mm RM, I really feel like I need to plug the holes. Just can't figure out if what I need most/next is a .264 Win Mag, .270 Win, .270 WSM or WBY, 7mm-08, 7x57, or .280 AI. Or maybe a 7mm Rem Express or 7mm-06 ... (Full disclosure: Actually, a Ruger #1 in .45-70 is highest on the list and I don't plan on that any time soon.) If you already have a 280 Rem, will getting a 7MM Rem Express fill a cartridge gap or a name gap? Definitely a cartridge gap. The .280 Rem is older and somewhat passé compared to the newer 7mm Rem Express.
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I'm down to 223,260,and 7mag. Not that I really need the 7, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy. With a 6.5-06AI, .280 Rem and 7mm RM, I really feel like I need to plug the holes. Just can't figure out if what I need most/next is a .264 Win Mag, .270 Win, .270 WSM or WBY, 7mm-08, 7x57, or .280 AI. Or maybe a 7mm Rem Express or 7mm-06 ... (Full disclosure: Actually, a Ruger #1 in .45-70 is highest on the list and I don't plan on that any time soon.) If you already have a 280 Rem, will getting a 7MM Rem Express fill a cartridge gap or a name gap? Definitely a cartridge gap. The .280 Rem is older and somewhat passé compared to the newer 7mm Rem Express. Gee, I didn't know that. Thanks for the insight. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.280_Remington
It's official. I missed the selfie deadline so I'm Maser's sock puppet because rene and the Polish half of the fubar twins have decided that I am.
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I wonder why there's no 7mm Express Ackley Improved? That would be worth a build for sure.
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I wonder why there's no 7mm Express Ackley Improved? That would be worth a build for sure. Or maybe a 7mm Express Ackley Improved Mashburn? Nothing passe' about that and it would be totally unique.
It's official. I missed the selfie deadline so I'm Maser's sock puppet because rene and the Polish half of the fubar twins have decided that I am.
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Nothing new there. And, in any case and after much consideration, I think I should get a 7mm-06 instead. If I AI it I could use Nosler .280AI brass without any need for fire-forming...
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7mm Express Ackley Improved Mashburn Magnum +P.Shank would have to be 6" long so it will all fit.
Makes a fella want a lowly 270 and say phuqq it.
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7mm Express Ackley Improved Mashburn Magnum +P.Shank would have to be 6" long so it will all fit.
Makes a fella want a lowly 270 and say phuqq it. LOL....!! But that's passe'. 
It's official. I missed the selfie deadline so I'm Maser's sock puppet because rene and the Polish half of the fubar twins have decided that I am.
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Makes a fella want a lowly 270.... In the honorable words of Aretha Franklin, "Don' choo blaspheme in here!"
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To hell with it - I think I'll keep what I have and just use continue using premium bullets.
Hasn't John Barsness (Mule Deer) claimed premium bullets always work better and the more expensive they are the better they work and that they will always make up for poor placement? I tend to prefer AccuBond, TTSX and North Fork but maybe I need to step up my game and look for bullets that cost more.
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Yeah, I'm sure he said that.
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I am riding the fence on 280 vs 280AI. Here is the deal, I am a small guy that hates recoil as I shoot a ton and love practicing with what I actually hunt with in the field. The thing is, I have a 280AI on order and am thinking about changing it to the standard 280 for a couple reasons. First off, the standard 280 loads will perform well enough for me, without the extra recoil of going to the 280AI. Also , I like the idea of being able to get NORMA 280 brass instead of NOSLER 280AI brass. I like that the Norma brass is a buck a piece as well as having a better reputation of quality brass over the Nosler 280AI brass being $1.75 a piece and having a little more of a spotty reputation.
What else am I missing here?
Which caliber will be easier on brass and barrel life? Also how noticeable is the recoil difference?
Im thinking hard about changing my order to the standard 280 instead of the 280AI....
I know the regular 280 isn't as cool, but then again Ive never been that cool anyways!!!
Get the AI if you like to reload and don't like trimming brass. Otherwise, don't.
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All you guys can shut up, any living creature on gods earth couldnt care less how efficient one cartridge is better than the other, the matter if the fact is they sure hell dont want to get hit by one, .280, .280 AI, 7 mashburn blah blah blah. Nail on the coffin, nuff said. Put it where it counts.
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