The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - At Last! HONEST loading data for the .280 Remington

RiverRider · January 18, 2001, 12:58 PM

Actually, a drop tube isn't necessary.

The reason I am so happy to see this is that this cartridge can handle higher pressures than Remington decided on when they legitimized it (it was derived from the 7mm-06). They wanted to duplicate .270 ballistics at lower pressures, or so the story goes (they limited the cartridge to 50,000 cup). A typical Remington mistake---no one CARED what the pressure was, they cared about how fast it would push a big bullet! Anyway, I personally have been pushing the .280 into this territory for years, but it's a bit unnerving at times when no one else is willing to tell what THEY are doing. To see it published is kind of a relief, and is gratifying.

The point is, when loaded to its potential, the .280 is that much more powerful than the .270 Winchester. And when you look at the bullet weights available in 7mm, well...it speaks for itself.

I forgot to mention that these loads were shot from a 23" barrel...

And yes, they ARE hot on the heels of the 7mm Mag. That's the point EXACTLY.

Belted cases?? We don't NEED no stinkin' belted cases!

January 18, 2001, 12:58 PM	#3
RiverRider Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2000 Posts: 341	Actually, a drop tube isn't necessary. The reason I am so happy to see this is that this cartridge can handle higher pressures than Remington decided on when they legitimized it (it was derived from the 7mm-06). They wanted to duplicate .270 ballistics at lower pressures, or so the story goes (they limited the cartridge to 50,000 cup). A typical Remington mistake---no one CARED what the pressure was, they cared about how fast it would push a big bullet! Anyway, I personally have been pushing the .280 into this territory for years, but it's a bit unnerving at times when no one else is willing to tell what THEY are doing. To see it published is kind of a relief, and is gratifying. The point is, when loaded to its potential, the .280 is that much more powerful than the .270 Winchester. And when you look at the bullet weights available in 7mm, well...it speaks for itself. I forgot to mention that these loads were shot from a 23" barrel... And yes, they ARE hot on the heels of the 7mm Mag. That's the point EXACTLY. Belted cases?? We don't NEED no stinkin' belted cases!