This ammunition is built for hunting medium sized game (50 to 300 lbs) including whitetail deer and antelope. If you have access to a 7mm Mag, there isn't much point in buying the step-down cartridge. ammunition can be fired in the Ackley Improved chamber, usually … Its near ballistic twin, the 270 Winchester, had been out since 1925 and had garnered a following that included Jack “Mr 270” … The 7mm Remington Magnum was the first magnum hunting cartridge to achieve widespread commercial success among American big game hunters, and the magnum craze among big game hunters has never been the same since. I like the 7mm billet of you can't tell. The.280 is a 7mm, same diameter as the 7x57M, 7x 61 S&H, 7mm Weatherby, 7mm Rem. choice for antelope or whitetail deer. 280 Rem For Sale. CCI 200: 3110.308 Win. SP: Reloader 15: 56.0: Fed. Other than the big bears( I have a 300WSM for that) I feel that my .280 is probably one of the best whitetail rounds. 280 Remington Ballistics. 7mm Remington Magnum 162 grain Hornady ELD-X- ~ The 7mm Remington Magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. I have killed Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope, Whitetailed Deer, Mt. It’s original ballistic competitor, the 30-06 Springfield had already been around for over 50 years and warehouses full of surplus military ammo remained. The 280 Rem is a great round that is truly under rated. I really like the 25-06 for deer and antelope. and the .280 Ackley Improved is the steeper 40 degree, which lengthens the case body and allows for about 5 percent more powder capacity. etc. It was suitable for taking deer and antelope in open country but also proved to be an exceptional long-range varmint cartridge. I have reloaded for a long time, and have been happy with the 280, but recently became more serious about accuracy--meaning I have upgraded all … Reactions: Single Malt, menhaden_man, Tobey and 1 other person. My father hunted with a Remington 700 bolt action in 280 Rem. The 270 Win was loaded to higher pressures and out performed the 280 Rem. 260 Remington continued #1700 .264" 85 gr. Just special people like you and me. GMX, Nosler 160-Gr. The 280AI is based off the standard 280 Rem case. Joined Mar 23, 2011 Messages 81 Location Denver, CO. … it doesn't get the press that it so rightly deserves. It will be a big game rifle, 400 yards+. The .280 case is a shade longer than the 30-06 case and the shoulder angle is different. Today’s .280 loads are somewhat improved, and handloads will actually come very close to 7mm Remington Magnum performance. Even so, this cartridge has never been extremely popular. I saw him drop running antelope at about 100 yds and a huge record book Mule deer bedded with his does. The .280 sounds like a winner. I want a good rifle, an all arounder if you will. In my 280 Remington I used 140 gr. velocities with half the recoil and powder. I have used it to kill whitetails in the bean fields of Alabama at some unbelieable distances and here in the mountains of WV at almost point blank range. Partitions in my custom 280 Remington. Email story and several good quality digital photos to aussiehunter333@gmail.com. 375 V • RIFLE RELOADING DATA INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD– USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. Remington announced the .25-06 Remington 50 years ago, and it quickly gained widespread acceptance among big-game hunters. Oct 25, 2019 #30 0. A flat trajectory is important, and you can generally use lighter weight bullets thanks to the smaller size of the pronghorn. Will be hunting antelope-elk/sheep. AccuBond, Swift 150-Gr. Lv 5. I have killed pigs, deer, antelope and black bear. The 7mm Mag has been around for over fifty years and is still very popular today as an all-purpose big game killer. The best part is that you can shoot standard factory 280 Remington or fireformed 280 AL loads from the same rifle. The .260 Remington (also known as 6.5-08 A-Square) cartridge was introduced by Remington in 1997. Headed on my first plains game hunt in May. Calibre and bullets always performed perfectly. I owned a M77 in 30-06 and it kicked like a mule and forced me to work every ounce of concentration I could muster for 2 inch groups with 180 grain ammo, although Nosler BTs in 150 grouped around 1 MOA. Rem. 9 1/2: 3127.20-06 Sako M75, 23-Inch Barrel: Honrady 130-gr. Once in a while I have let my 280 Rem. My fav. When I made my .280, I special purchased a barrel 28" long. The good old 270 Winchester, 280 Remington, 7mm-08 Remington and similar rounds are so close that you’ll never notice the difference out to 300 yards, probably 400 yards. I would not even consider changing bullets for my 280 Rifle. The .260 Remington is effective on antelope, sheep, goat, or caribou, while its performance is similar to the 6.5×55mm, which is widely used on moose in Sweden and Finland. On its introduction, the 7mm Remington Magnum substantially usurped the market share held by the .264 Winchester Magnum, which went into sharp decline in popularity and sales after 1962. 280 Remington. In the 150gr. the .284 W is much younger than the .280, but not as young as the "new kid" the 7mm-08. This allows for more case capacity. I have taken Elk, Whitetail, Antelope and pigs with it out 405 yards and wouldn't be hesitant to use it farther if needed. Hornady, 58gr. At that time I switched from a 30-06 Springfield as my main rifle for deer, antelope, moose and elk. My first one was an old Remington 7 Express (280 with a fancy name) and then I got an Encore rifle barrel made in medium taper, Stainless 24" and use a Burris 4x12 Ballistic Plex. I've been hunting Antelope for the past 25-30 years with my 25-06. 270, 280, 280AI, 3006, 7MM08... lots of good choices out there. History. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, boxer primed, in reloadable brass cases. 2.710" Powder /Velocity 3000 3100 3200 3300 3400 3500 748 38.2 39.9 41.6 43.3 AA-2495 37.7 39.4 41.1 42.8 44.5 IMR-4895 39.7 … It offered outstanding accuracy, a flat trajectory and moderate recoil. The .25-06 is another excellent cartridge, and it would probably be a better choice for you to add to your hunting battery. trophy bonded bearclaw using the same powder. Cartridges that work well for this target at this distance are the .250 Savage, .257 Roberts, .260 Remington, 6.5x55, 7mm-08, 7x57 Brenneke, .280 Remington… The case has less taper and the shoulder angle is changed from 17.30 to 40 degrees. The .280 Remington isn't for everyone. Partitions. 30 Caliber Ammo; 30 Luger Ammo; 30 M1 Carbine Ammo ; 30 Nosler Ammo; 30 Remington AR Ammo; 30 TC Thompson Center Ammo; 30-06 Springfield Ammo; 30-30 Winchester Ammo; 30-378 Weatherby Magnum Ammo; 30-40 Krag Ammo; 300 AAC Blackout Ammo; 300 H&H Magnum Ammo; 300 Norma … Neither will the deer and antelope … I have been shooting the .280 Remington for about 25 years. Shot a lot of elk, deer, and antelope with that rifle and load. We usually draw 4-6 tags per year on a private lease in WY, and hunt CO also when we draw tags. The Lubalox (Black Oxide) bullet coating reduces engraving forces and barrel fouling. Having been released 32 years after the .270 Winchester, it had somewhat unspectacular sales. In a pinch (read lost luggage), .280 Rem. My wife and I have taken around 125 Pronghorns in this time. If you don't reload, stick with a popular caliber with good ammo selections. Remington renamed the cartridge in late 1978 to 7mm-06 Remington but just before the end of the year they renamed it again … I have used the Federal 210M in my 280. … That was supposed to be .280 rem or 7mm-08. Specifications: - Caliber: .280 Remington It has a cult like following. The .280 Remington, essentially (and almost so named) 7mm-06, came along in 1957, but didn’t live up to its promise because initial loads were purposefully mild for use in Remington’s autoloaders. weight, the sectional density is much better, giving better arodynamics in flight and better penitration. The primary difference between the standard .280 Rem. In 1987 I purchased a Ruger M77 in 280 Remington, new, but manufactured in 1978. A key question for you is how serious are you about accuracy? i think the .280 Rem' is probably the most underrated Big Game cartridge for North American hunting. AccuTip, Remington 160-Gr. Goats and Coyotes with this great bullet. The .280 Remington, also known as the 7mm-06 Remington and 7mm Express Remington, was introduced in 1957 for the Remington model 740, 760, 721, and 725 rifles. IMR4350 was the powder I used but H4350 or H4831SC would both work just as well. For examples of what is required, look at the 223 Remington page. 0 0. jracciato. 280AI - I currently have this cartridge in a custom Model 70 I had built. SBT: Reloader 19: 50.0: Rem. GameKing, Remington 140-Gr. 280 Ackley Improved Ammo; 280 Remington Ammo; 284 Winchester Ammo; 30 Caliber - 300 Win Mag. There are, of course, other suitable calibers, but in most cases, they are similar to, or inbetween, those listed above. Looking to bring my .280 Remington. I have taken 3 elk with that load. For hunting antelope or predators, 120-grain bullets like the ballistic tip reach nearly 3,400 fps and drop only 5 inches at 300 yards. .280 is a great cartridge, but in your case, it doesn't make much sense. Antelope to elk is a wide range. Factory loads are loaded to lower pressures (SAAMI) because it was offered by Remington in their M740 back in the 1950's. Please note. I may bring two rifles, the other rifle is a .300WSM Thanks in advance Scirocco II, Sierra 160-Gr. HP C.O.A.L. Custom'98 Mauser, 24-Inch Barrel: Sierra 130-gr. Load the 280 Rem to the same pressures as the 270 and you will unleash the beast. Source(s): https://shrinkurl.im/a8IMw. Dye7barrel: I use the wonderful Nosler 140 gr. When elk hunting I use a 140 gr. If barrel length and chamber pressure are equal, the .280 Ackley Improved is about 100 fps faster with all bullet weights than the standard .280 Remington.This round is known for its versatility. Browning X-Bolt, 22-Inch Barrel: Nosler 125-gr. The .280 Remington retains the same 17-degree 30-minute shoulder of the .30-06 but uses the 2.54-inch case of the .30-03 Springfield. in single-shots and in bolt-actions it Does Not take a back seat to the .270 Win'; nor does it take a back seat to the .308 Winchester in any area, from what i can see. Im using 154 Grain Hornady GMX bullet. It kicks out bullets of the same weight faster … Notable post-war wildcats such as the . Western Oregon clearcuts, eastern Oregon range, from coyotes to antelope, mule deer and elk the 280 will do it all. I would also grab that rifle in the form of the Remington Model 700. Rem. play, but the majority has been the 25-06. 260 Remington. I am a one-rifle hunter, so my 7mm RM comes along for antelope, deer and elk. load is 139gr. Aug 13, 2020 #12 loggerchas Senior Member. The 280 had a lot of ground to make up when it was released by Remington in 1957. TTSX, Hornady 139-Gr. 066wally Well-Known Member. Yeah it looks kinda funny but what it does for me is gives me Remington 7mm Mag. Looking for any input from the seasoned veterans if this is enough gun for like a Kudu,Gemsbok, Waterbuck. 1 decade ago. 280 Remington Trajectory ===== Aussiehunter invites readers to submit a story, or additional information, about this caliber. To keep things manageable, I selected these 12 calibers: .243 Win, .260 Rem, .270 Win, .270 WSM, .280 Rem, 7mm Rem Mag, .308 Win, .30-06 Spr, .300 Win Mag, .300 RUM, .338 Win Mag and .338 RUM. I’d say if Ammo is available .280 Rem is a great hunting cartridge. Remington introduced the excellent .280 Remington in 1957, but it was poorly promoted, loaded to lower velocities than its full potential and had to compete with the well-established .270 Winchester. The 7mm bullet offerings are much better than … CLUB Because the Barnes TTSX is very aerodynamic as well as being a tough, premium bullet capable of taking any big game inhabiting the lower 48 states, I took the .280 AI on back-to-back … East Slope Deer and Antelope. Match, 300 Savage, 338 Federal, 358 Win., 270Win., 280 Rem., 280 Ackley, 30.06 Springfield, 8mm-06, 8mm Mauser, 338-06, 35 Whelen, 9.3 x 62MM * If you want a caliber not seen here just ask for it and we will let you know if we can do it. Although the elk calibers listed above will get the job done on deer and antelope, for a one species hunt, less punishing to shoot calibers are more appropriate..25-06 Remington, .257 Weatherby Magnum; 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Remington, 6.5-284 Norma, .264 Winchester Magnum, 26 Nosler.308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield Bottom Left to top Right: Barnes 150-Gr. Ballistic Tip: VV N135: 46.0: Fed. 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