New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

Im buying a new .280rem next year and would like some opinions on either the M77hawkeye all weather stainless or the Model 700LSS mountain rifle.The price for the ruger was 539.00 and the remington was 739.00.Thanks

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

280 not the easiest caliber 2 find i searched and went wiht the remington 700 cdl in 280 only ran them in cdl for one year but a sweet rifle 24inch bbl or the annversary verson rem in 700 lss

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

Fit and feel are the most importantconsiderations imho whenselecting a firearm, so I suggest you need to handle them both and see what you like best.

I prefer the 700 personally because of:
Fit/feel
Trigger and adjustability
Non Mauser action
Aftermarket products more plentiful for 700vs M77

Though what I or others think in reality means squat if you don't agree. Both are good rifles and have legions of supporters. You need to choose which group yo join. I am willing to bet after some touch time you will find favor in one over the other.

Good Luck

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

They chamber the .280 in both the ruger and remington rifles i mentioned.This is the first year they made it in the LSS mountain rifle.I have one in the blued,wood model 700 mountain rifle but i want an all weather gun.

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

I've been shooting my Remington 700 mountain rifle in 280 for more than 25 years now... Of course Rem. wasn't making them back then, so i had to buy a new 700, gut it, and make my own...

The new 700 mountain rifle i looked at a few weeks ago, looked to be well made, and a very nice rifle... I've always liked 700's better than Ruger 77's, and i've also found the700'sto be more accurate too...

Buy what YOU like best!

DM

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

I like the looks of the Remington '07 anniversary model in black laminate. If you're not on a strict budget I've been looking at Cooper of Montana's Model 52. They have it in .280 and I believe you can get it in the Jackson Hunter which is a synthetic ss set-up with a 3 shot 1/2 moa guarantee (granted a handload but still...). Suggested MSRP is around $1500.

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

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RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

I have shot a ruger 77 for 25 years in several calibers I like the mauser actions and the new ones are comming with adjustable triggers. I like the three position safety compaired to Remington's two the are both positioned in the sme area also. I would give the ruger a good look if you can find one in your caliber.

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

Whatjohn said.

RE: New .280 rem in Ruger or Remington?
 

I am a Ruger fan also.I think that the M77 is as good as any rifle in its class.