After finally getting me a good scope base and rings and topped with a good scope, now the gun is preforming like it's supposed too. 3 shot group at 100 yards. The scope is a Vortex Crossfire II 3X12X56 hog hunter
You right. The 280 is a great shooting gun and gets over looked in so many waysA totally under-appreciated cartridge and rifle combination! The .280 gives you basically a 7mm "Super" at reasonable pressure, and the pump-action Remington has been getting the job done for well over half a century!
.308 who?
Well in in the process of getting a bolt action. My cousin and his father in-law both have 280's and they reload already. So it's a plus for meif you want to realize the full potential of the 280 Rem., then you need to get a rifle in bolt action and reload. most of the factory ammo is weak in comparison, and doesn't do the cartridge justice IMO.
properly handloaded ammo is almost like 7mm Rem. Mag. Lite!
there ya go! you will love the 280 Rem. in a bolt action.Well in in the process of getting a bolt action. My cousin and his father in-law both have 280's and they reload already. So it's a plus for me
Nice input. Thanksthere ya go! you will love the 280 Rem. in a bolt action.
the sad fact is, the 280 Rem. never got the support it should have gotten, and was in a sense going against the 270 Win. which was already established and well publicized by Jack O'Connor for years in the gun mags.
.280 Remington vs .270 Winchester
The .280 Remington is capable of generating slightly higher velocities with a given bullet weight than the .270 Winchester, and also able to use heavier bullets due to the larger .284" diameter. .284" bullets also have higher ballistic coefficients at the top of the weight spectrum than .277" bullets. The greater energy and higher ballistic coefficient of heavier .284" bullets give the .280 Remington a slight ballistic advantage over the .270 Winchester.
.280 vs .30-06
The .280 Remington is capable of developing energy nearly equal to the .30-06 Springfield, but with lighter bullets having a better ballistic coefficient. The .30-06 produces more energy than the .280 with bullets heavier than 180 grains, though .284" 175 grain bullets have a high sectional density of .310, compared to the 30-06 180 grain bullet with a moderate sectional density of .271. The .280 is suitable for hunting any game in North America with good shot placement.
you're welcome.Nice input. Thanks
Thanks on the grouping. It shoots great. A good used 280 is hard to come by. The people that has them don't want to turn loose of them. The only manufacturer that still makes a 280 is Thompson Center and Browning. They are some nice shooting guns for sureyou're welcome.
BTW, very nice shot group with your rifle! i'm very impressed.
i learned about the 280 Rem. about 18, maybe 18 years ago from my father when we were discussing various rifle cartridges. it only took me about 12 years to finally locate a rifle in 280 Rem. an old Ruger M77V manufactured in about 1977, or 1978. my gun shop took it in on trade and he knew i was searching for one so he gave me a call. i didn't even haggle on the price! i got it for $450 with two sets of the Ruger proprietary rings. i was one happy camper!
Remington still lists one.Thanks on the grouping. It shoots great. A good used 280 is hard to come by. The people that has them don't want to turn loose of them. The only manufacturer that still makes a 280 is Thompson Center and Browning. They are some nice shooting guns for sure
I didn't Remington still offered oneRemington still lists one.
https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-mountain-ss
Ruger was offering one last year, but it looks like they discontinued it. it was offered in the Hawkeye.
Factually, most factory ammo is loaded on the "lean" side due to liability issues. Quite frankly, the average shooter today has little first-hand knowledge about ballistics and simply bangs away with whatever was on sale at Wal-nut, or what some duffus suckered them into buying at the local "sporting goods" store.if you want to realize the full potential of the 280 Rem., then you need to get a rifle in bolt action and reload. most of the factory ammo is weak in comparison, and doesn't do the cartridge justice IMO.
properly handloaded ammo is almost like 7mm Rem. Mag. Lite!
personally, i just never got enthused, or interested in semi-auto or pump rifles. i have been involved with mainly bolt actions for many years. i understand the utility of such rifles, and some people seem love them, but they are just not my cup of tea so to speak.Factually, most factory ammo is loaded on the "lean" side due to liability issues. Quite frankly, the average shooter today has little first-hand knowledge about ballistics and simply bangs away with whatever was on sale at Wal-nut, or what some duffus suckered them into buying at the local "sporting goods" store.
I've always liked the .280....in fact, the most likely "ideal" round for military use is the "7mm-08" or a .284" bullet crimped into a necked down .308 case.
Not really....I'd rather see a 6.5mm bullet shoehorned into a 5.56mm case....or a shortened .308 case to fit within the confines of an AR-15.
That's why MY .338 Winchester Magnum is leaning against the corner over there....because I have not yet fitted it with a muzzle brake to compensate for the outrageous recoil!One can readily and inexpensively buy a .338 Winchester that weighs a mere 6.5 pounds, in bolt configuration
That'll be fun to shoot
But seriously, I've thought about getting a 7600. Sometimes it's satisfying to be different from everyone else.