.280?

frontier gander · 11-01-2006, 02:57 PM

Who makes/made the .280? I've been looking for one with no luck.

longrifle1000 · 11-01-2006, 03:13 PM

Browning
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=0 12

Ruger
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=31&vari ation=Standard&bct=Yes&type=Rifle

Remington
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_mountain_DM_specs.asp

Weatherby
http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp?prd=Rifles&prd_sub_type=1&prod_co de=SNS222RR4O

Thompson Center
http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encoreCenterfire.php

BareBack Jack · 11-01-2006, 03:23 PM

Winchester did at one time cause I own a Modle 70 Featherweigt in .280 Rem
I think Tikka and/or Sako make one also.
BBJ

BrutalAttack · 11-01-2006, 03:32 PM

Remington has several models in .280

frontier gander · 11-01-2006, 03:46 PM

i like the ruger .280 out of that list of website. I'll have to order one when i get the funds

James B · 11-01-2006, 05:25 PM

To get the most from a 280, you really need a 24 inch barrel. Reminton used to chamber the BDL in 280 with a 24 inch barrel. Sorry to say that they no longer do. My hunting buddy has one in the Browning A-Bolt.

45/70 Govt. · 11-01-2006, 05:27 PM

Get the NEF Handi Rifle .280 in the Ultra Hunter model, it has a 26" barrel.

longrifle1000 · 11-01-2006, 06:37 PM

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ORIGINAL: 45/70 Govt.

Get the NEF Handi Rifle .280 in the Ultra Hunter model, it has a 26" barrel.

That would be a great idea, if they chambered them in 280 Rem.

Ultra Hunter Rifle
223 Rem. (SB2-823), 243 Win. (SB2-840), 25-06 Rem. (SB2-806), 308 Win. (SB2-808), 30/06 Sprg. (SB2-866), 270 Win. (SB2-877)

frontier gander · 11-01-2006, 06:51 PM

i really have my eyes set on that ruger. Each .280 i find with a 24" or longer barrel is ALWAYS with the black synthetic stock. Winchester doesnt even make a .280 anymore, not that i can find. so im pretty much set on that ruger. unless i find a used .280 in top shape.

James B · 11-01-2006, 06:56 PM

They did chamber the 280 in the NEF with a 26 inch barrel. I have one in the gun case. They might have just dropped it. I think they still have the barrels on the barrel accessory program. NOT SURE.

I just checked, they do still offer the 26 inch 280 barrel. It is 103.00. The one I have really shoots well. Its not a tack driver but it will shoot 1 1/2 inch groups @ 100 yards with just about any load. I paid 190.00 for it with a 4X Weaver scope.