The 280 Rem. is a very good cartridge but not as popular as the 270 Win. The 280 can be used for deer, elk or moose hunts depending on the bullet. If you could reload this cartridge, it could be reloaded from 120 grain all the way to 175 grain bullets. You should be satisfied with the 280 depending on the availability on what they keep in stock at the sporting good stores.