Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Does anybody have any thoughts on a Remington model 700 280? Availability of ammo? If you had your choice of 270 or 280, why? Let me know, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Both great. 270 way more available factory ammo wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 280, better for the hand loader, better bullet selection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted January 27, 2015 280 all the way! But if you don't reload 270 is probably a better option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted January 27, 2015 i just bought a remington 700 mtn rifle in .280. i have not shot it yet . i reload. ammo and brass are availble you have to shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 27, 2015 All good info, unfortunately I do not reload. I need to flip a two headed coin and see what happens. Thanks everybody for the input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) super performance ammo like the kind available from hornady gets 150 fps more than you can handload. none available for a .280 . only factory ammo , lean townard .270 . lance is right superperformace is made for the 280 as well. i have relied on reloads since 1971 ; not as familiar as i should be for factory ammo. ron Edited March 11, 2015 by roninflag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Accuracy and bullet type before velocity. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted January 28, 2015 280, better for the hand loader, better bullet selection. Well said! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted January 28, 2015 I would go 7mm :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 28, 2015 I would go 7mm :-) I have a 7mm and I am trying to sell it in the classifieds, didn't think it would take this long to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted January 28, 2015 280 will do almost anything a 7mm will with a lot less recoil! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 28, 2015 I think they were referring to the 280 as the 7 mm choice of the two cartridges based on the 30-06 case. If you don't reload, I say 270 hands down, if you do reload then either is great with long range bullet choices going to the 7mm(280). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted January 28, 2015 280 ... You can go to .280 AI down the road pretty easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 I would use the 280 rem. hands down,I also hand load my own ammo. If you are hunting under 500 yds. try the 150 or 160 gr. Partion, which ever one shoots the best. I had good luck with both, but if like just one bullet for all your hunting the 150 gr. Partion is excellent. If you are hunting beyond 500 yds. I would look at a Berger 168 gr. etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
