Hey guys....no offense but the 280 shoots the same bullet 200 feet per second faster that a 7mm-08......Shoot the 7MM Mauser is 100 feet per second faster.....as a matter of fact, the 7mm-08 is the biggest underachiever of all the 7mm cartridges. If you are all wrapped up in moving the bolt 1/4 inch less, then go for it. For me. the 280 clearly shoots faster and faster means flatter and flatter means superior. If Jack O were still alive, he would trade in all his 270's for a 280 Rem in a flash. IMHO and regards, Rick.