RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

Deerhunter, you do realize the 280 shoots the same bullet but with around 100fps faster performance than the 7mm-08?

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

Yeah. The 7mm-08 is a necked down 308 while the 280 is a necked down 30-06 case. Both shoot the same bullet, 284 diameter.

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

Sort of the same ol argument...30.06 vs. 308. Flip a coin and be happy...lol.

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

Easy solution, BUY BOTH!!!

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

At last! A voice of reason :D

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

Hey guys....no offense but the 280 shoots the same bullet 200 feet per second faster that a 7mm-08......Shoot the 7MM Mauser is 100 feet per second faster.....as a matter of fact, the 7mm-08 is the biggest underachiever of all the 7mm cartridges. If you are all wrapped up in moving the bolt 1/4 inch less, then go for it. For me. the 280 clearly shoots faster and faster means flatter and flatter means superior. If Jack O were still alive, he would trade in all his 270's for a 280 Rem in a flash. IMHO and regards, Rick.

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

BITE YOUR TONGUE.!!!! Jack would never turn on the 270.:D.

Really though, Jim Carmicheal said that when he took over from O'Connor, the first thing Jack told him was to not get himself locked into supporting a single caliber over all others. Jack liked the 7X57 and the 375 H&H as well. However when he recommended anything other than the 270, people would yell traitor!!!!;)

I have a lot of hours in with the 270 and 280 both. If I had to pick one, the 280 would probably be it. However the 270 has earned its reputation on game around the world. Muchof itThanks of Old Jack.

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

7mm08 will do it for you and not much recoil but some.

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

The 280 is faster but I have yet to see a reloading manual list a 7x57 load thats faster. I could be wrong..but I havent seen it. Even with a slightly larger case...is it because of pressure or what?

RE: 7mm-08 or 280 Rem
 

Both are great cartridges but my vote would be for the 7 mm-08 because of less recoil and the short action. That would be my personal preference. As previously mentioned just flip a coin...