View Poll Results: Which one?
257 Wby.
8
27.59%
270 WSM
11
37.93%
Other
10
34.48%
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257 Wby or 270 wsm?
03-11-2010, 10:07 AM
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03-11-2010, 11:38 AM
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Nosler 140's in 280AI are about 3150, according to their numbers. Same bullet offered by Federal in 7mmMag goes the same speed. I believe Kimber had considered the AI as a factory offering awhile back, but to no avail. Nosler is pricey at $52/box. Some like Budweiser, some like ShinerBock.
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03-11-2010, 07:27 PM
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Nosler 140's in 280AI are about 3150, according to their numbers. Same bullet offered by Federal in 7mmMag goes the same speed. I believe Kimber had considered the AI as a factory offering awhile back, but to no avail. Nosler is pricey at $52/box. Some like Budweiser, some like ShinerBock.
If you like something different.
If you like something different.
03-11-2010, 08:41 PM
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Which one and why? No handloading here...
I mean certainly either will take a deer, antelope, etc...and be pleasant to carry a lightweight rifle in the mtns, but in elk country with grizzlies, or brown bear country, I'm thinking you might need to take a .300mag or larger as a minimum in which case, who wants to shoot a magnum in a lightweight setup, so in those situations are you stuck carrying a heavy magnum?
I mean certainly either will take a deer, antelope, etc...and be pleasant to carry a lightweight rifle in the mtns, but in elk country with grizzlies, or brown bear country, I'm thinking you might need to take a .300mag or larger as a minimum in which case, who wants to shoot a magnum in a lightweight setup, so in those situations are you stuck carrying a heavy magnum?
Here is my 7MM Rem Mag - In Stainless 6 5/8 lbs.
http://www.sakoa7.net/
Here is my .338 Win Mag Stainless Stalker 6lbs 13 ozs
http://www.browning.com/products/cat...35&type_id=202
Both good mountain rifles IMO or maybe I should just say; works for me !
03-12-2010, 06:32 AM
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He had mentioned something about a mountain type rifle. I'm thinking along the lines of weight.
In reality, anything between a 260 and 300 Win Mag is capable of what he's looking for. Biggest boom out of the smallest package would fit the bill. Between his two choices, I'd go 270 WSM.
But, he's the one paying the bill.
In reality, anything between a 260 and 300 Win Mag is capable of what he's looking for. Biggest boom out of the smallest package would fit the bill. Between his two choices, I'd go 270 WSM.
But, he's the one paying the bill.
Now talking about a short mag, its a different animal all together.
I was just questioning why you thought the 280AI was such a winner. Just curious is all.
I have went down the AI road with other calibers and came up short. In the end, if I want more velocity, I won't be blow shoulders out and dealing with straight walls for a "hunting" gun anymore. Target, you can do what you want, it doesn't matter.
03-12-2010, 10:12 AM
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Both a 7mmrem mag and 280AI would share the same action. Both COL's are close.
Now talking about a short mag, its a different animal all together.
I was just questioning why you thought the 280AI was such a winner. Just curious is all.
I have went down the AI road with other calibers and came up short. In the end, if I want more velocity, I won't be blow shoulders out and dealing with straight walls for a "hunting" gun anymore. Target, you can do what you want, it doesn't matter.
Now talking about a short mag, its a different animal all together.
I was just questioning why you thought the 280AI was such a winner. Just curious is all.
I have went down the AI road with other calibers and came up short. In the end, if I want more velocity, I won't be blow shoulders out and dealing with straight walls for a "hunting" gun anymore. Target, you can do what you want, it doesn't matter.