.280 remington

jdb123

May 09, 2002 15:16

any overall opinions of this caliber. and is $500 a good buy for a remington mdl 700 with wood stock {bdl} in .280 remington with a 3x9x40 "whitetail" simmons scope? the rifle is about 95% at worst.

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  Nighthawk

  May 09, 2002 15:30

  Absolutely worth the money,its an outstanding rifle, and as for the .280rem, its suitable for nearly all American game. The .280 is just a 30-06 case necked down to .28 caliber or should I say 7mm. The .280 is very accurate and suitable for most Big Game within a reasonable range, and the most important thing is good old fashioned shot placement. I hope you like your new prize.
  
  
  Good Luck.
  
  Rugster

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  BlueTic

  May 09, 2002 17:11

  I have 2 .280s - a single and a bolt action. $500.00 is very reasonable for the rifle - maybe a better scope though...
  
  IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)

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  treedawg

  May 09, 2002 18:51

  great round and a fair price on the gun. i have a m700 mtn. rifle with 2X7 nikon and would't take anything for it......

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  JustC

  May 10, 2002 05:37

  I think you can see a pattern developing reguarding the 700 remingtons. NUFF SAID. Buy it and you too will be a beleiver.
  
  A great rifle with a junk scope,....is junk.

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  He Dog

  May 10, 2002 08:16

  The .280 is virtually indistinguishable from the .270. A fine caliber, a fine rifle, a junk scope. See if you can buy the rifle without the scope.

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  mbrook

  May 10, 2002 12:38

  I have used my .280 remington "classic" for antelope, whitetails, and elk. It is a good "one gun" to own, it can do it all.
  
  "The spirit of the woods is like an old good friend"

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  jdb123

  May 10, 2002 14:24

  bought the rifle, will be installing a new scope {basic leupold 3x9} thanks for replies. jd

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