ORIGINAL: pa257
I'm considering having a gun built is either .280 Rem or AI.I don't currently re-load however since .257 roberts (myfavorite deer gun) offerings are becoming fewer and far between (not even core-lockts at gander mt.) I'm considering it more and more. I also didn't see a huge selection of .280 rem's either. Assuming I go ahead and start re-loading or take my friend up on his offer to re-load for me (I supply dies, brass, etc.) which one should I get for hunting purposes? The gun will weigh around 6.5 lbs. Thanks.
The AI offers some performance gain but I'm not sure how much over the normal 280.
You'll have to locate some brass or fire-form your own to get started. I don't reload so I dont know how much of a pain in the butt that might be.
If your friend is going to keep you supplied then I would go with the AI for the performance gain and to be alittle unique. Both are great cartridges.