your original 270 was a decent way to go, I'd go with the 280 but then I roll my own so ammo isn't an issue. I'd take a hard look at the ruger hawkeye, SS synthetic, got one in 7-08 and 358 win and both are decent feeling and handling guns. Yes I've owned tikka's, yes they shot very well, sub moa, but I didn't care for the feel of them hence they have been replaced with other models.