I know how you guys feel. due to an overgrowth of my rifle collection, i'm having to sell two of my beloved 280's to keep the peace. I feel like I'm losing children. jamesb, congratulations on finding your lost one. I hope it'll stay at home for good. I have always stuck to the classic calibers for hunting, specializing in shooting and loading for the 280. What a fine cartridge. Remington ruined it with all that 7mm express crap, and loading it for the 740 at much lower pressures. Anyway have fun with your "new" old rifle.