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jmr40 · November 30, 2012, 08:46 PM

A 280 won't do anything a 30-06 or 270 won't do in reality, but it isn't a handicap either. If you handload you can very slightly do better than either, at least on paper. I've had a couple over the years and I'm not convinced anything you shoot will know the difference.

If you handload it is a great round that lets you shoot something a little different from the crowd. I wouldn't fool with it if I had to buy factory ammo.

I like the rifle BTW. Price seems a little high, but not horrible if in good shape.

November 30, 2012, 08:46 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	A 280 won't do anything a 30-06 or 270 won't do in reality, but it isn't a handicap either. If you handload you can very slightly do better than either, at least on paper. I've had a couple over the years and I'm not convinced anything you shoot will know the difference. If you handload it is a great round that lets you shoot something a little different from the crowd. I wouldn't fool with it if I had to buy factory ammo. I like the rifle BTW. Price seems a little high, but not horrible if in good shape.