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Big Pard · November 6, 2012, 08:21 AM

Both the 280 and 7mm-08 are great deer cartridges but I feel the 280 is a little more versatile because you can get factory loads using up to 165 gr bullets. The 7mm-08 is more "shooter friendly" to those whose worry about recoil and is a great choice for beginners and veterans alike.

November 6, 2012, 08:21 AM	#25
Big Pard Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 191	Both the 280 and 7mm-08 are great deer cartridges but I feel the 280 is a little more versatile because you can get factory loads using up to 165 gr bullets. The 7mm-08 is more "shooter friendly" to those whose worry about recoil and is a great choice for beginners and veterans alike.