.280 or .308 which one?

ray1301 · 12-07-2005, 06:37 AM

Ok.

This has probably been asked a zillion times here but, what is your opinion? I am looking to purchase another rifle. I can't decide whether I want the .280 mountain rifle from remington or go with the .308 caliber which I can get a rifle from just about any manufacturer.

I hunt primarily wild hogs and whitetail deer.

I have run through ballistics on each caliber using the Remington Shoot program. The .280 has better ballistics but not by much.

PaJack · 12-07-2005, 08:51 AM

I own both calibers and both execelent deer calibers. Ammo for the .308 can be found anyplace. If you reload,that's another story in favor of the .280...

Pawildman · 12-07-2005, 08:53 AM

Personally, I'm a 7mm man---bought my FIRST 280 in 1963--it was virtually unheard of then. Shot deer with it for nearly 20 yrs. before going to 7mm Mag. Have used the 308 also. Generally a little better selection of bullets. Both are extremely good choices. Both are or can be very accurate guns, when loaded for properly. You won't go wrong either way.

Ought Six · 12-07-2005, 09:45 AM

Both are fine deer rifles. 7mm and .308 diameter bullets are pretty good these days. I would probably lean toward a .308. Very accurate cartridge.

PABuck_HNTR · 12-07-2005, 04:31 PM

I like the 280

Mr. Zesterhouse · 12-07-2005, 07:49 PM

280
faster and flatter shooting

shump · 12-07-2005, 08:15 PM

280 150 gr core lock psp.igot 2 hogs in sc droped dead

JagMagMan · 12-07-2005, 08:23 PM

Being that my favorite is the .308 Winchester, I hate to say it, but I'd go with the .280!
I doubt that any animal could tell the difference though! The .280 will shoot a little flatter, but it wouldn't be that great of a difference until you get way out there!

RedAllison · 12-07-2005, 09:26 PM

I own alot of guns but haven't owned a .308 yet. I did have a 7-08 for a couple of years and it was "decent" (LOVED the gun, it was a Model 7 Mountain Rifle). I have had a .280 700 (Custom Shop LSS) for several years and tho I am a "magnumophile" (I have two 7mags as well) I simply LOVE my .280. I don't exactly know why either. I guess because the .280 is so "much" rifle without being a magnum and while it's not superfast, doesn't kick the fillings out of your teeth and it's report doesn't mimick a mushroom cloud, the gun kills deer quickly and at looooooooong ranges!!!

You WONT be sorry with a .280,

RA

James B · 12-08-2005, 12:57 PM

Both are great calibers. The 280 offers a little flatter trajectory and the 308 offers heavier bullets. Out to 400 yards, both would do a good job.