I would use a premium bullet of at least 140 grains. The 7mm08 is 100-200 fps slower than the .280. Nobody would question the .280 for your situation. At what range would the .280 kill the deer and the 7mm08 not? - probably at 471 yards - but I might be off a foot or two.

Hunting is a right, treat it like a priviledge - respect nature

Edited by - phuloschit on 01/15/2002 12:38:11