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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
280 AI or 6.5x284
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 632784" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>Depending on the loads and the size of the deer either can get the job done at 1K.</p><p></p><p>The 280AI has more potential than the 6.5x284 period. The 280AI will hit harder and drift less but will recoil harder. Not much of a concern for a hunting rifle. The 280AI offers heavier bullets with higher BC's than the 6.5. Yes, weight for weight the 6.5 wins but 140-142 grains is about it for high BC bullets for the 6.5. The 7mm offers 162-180 grain bullets which all have higher BC's than anything the 6.5 offers. At least for main stream bullet manufacturers.</p><p></p><p>I have been using a 6.5x284 recently and so far I love it. I would also love a 280AI. I don't like recoil. Even in a hunting rifle. I don't like brakes either. The 6.5x284 is a logical choice for me when it comes to a 1K yard deer, antelope and sheep rifle. For elk, I would rather have the 280AI or bigger versus the 6.5x284.</p><p></p><p>M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 632784, member: 1007"] Depending on the loads and the size of the deer either can get the job done at 1K. The 280AI has more potential than the 6.5x284 period. The 280AI will hit harder and drift less but will recoil harder. Not much of a concern for a hunting rifle. The 280AI offers heavier bullets with higher BC's than the 6.5. Yes, weight for weight the 6.5 wins but 140-142 grains is about it for high BC bullets for the 6.5. The 7mm offers 162-180 grain bullets which all have higher BC's than anything the 6.5 offers. At least for main stream bullet manufacturers. I have been using a 6.5x284 recently and so far I love it. I would also love a 280AI. I don't like recoil. Even in a hunting rifle. I don't like brakes either. The 6.5x284 is a logical choice for me when it comes to a 1K yard deer, antelope and sheep rifle. For elk, I would rather have the 280AI or bigger versus the 6.5x284. M [/QUOTE]
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