Originally Posted by
salukipv1
Where does the .280rem excel over the .270win?
Is the .280AI worth considering with hornady loading 280rem superformance?
What would be your ideal barrel length on the 280rem? I'm thinking 22" but wondering how much 23 or 24" would help?
Basically, availability of styles and weights of bullets put the 280 ahead of the 270 .
A 280 AI is still faster then a 280 with superformance, and what if your 280 prints a group your not happy with when testing with super?
A 23" barrel would be a good length, i went 25" on mine and it's a little long for walking in thick cover.
Go with the 280 AI, more performance, less throat erosion, longer brass life. And if go on a hunt somewhere and leave your 280AI ammo on kitchen counter just go get standard 280 and keep hunting.