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280 AI . . . thoughts and decison making
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<blockquote data-quote="Qrachel" data-source="post: 927882" data-attributes="member: 77521"><p>I'm headed to MT for an extend hunt for Elk and Mulies on a large ranch (80K+ acres) west of Yellow Stone on the Upper Ruby River. I need a hunting rifle, as I shoot my pistols and and AR most of the time just for the fun of ringing steel and making lots of holes close together - this will be the hunting gun to help with my bucket list . . . <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>So I've read 'til I'm numb (maybe even dumb), talked to lots helpful folks and have settled on the 7MM caliber: My top 3 cartridges in current order of preference are 280 AI, 7MM WSM and the old standard 30-06 if I can't find a rifle I want to own in the caliber I prefer (7MM) at a cost I'm willing to pay.</p><p></p><p>I'm not wishing to start a caliber/cartridge debate - they are all deadly and can reach out to 350-500 yds (not untypical shooting ranges where I'll be hunting). My favorite bullet for the 280 AI is the 150gr Accubond. Does anyone load this bullet at 3050-3150 fps? The Nosler factory cartridge is at 2950 fps ±, and there isn't much difference by loading up to 3100-3150 and I get that. But that increase would help with wind drift, drop and energy in the 400+ range a bit, and I'm told to expect it to be windy in November. At ranges below ≤350 yds, I'm totally OK with each cartridge.</p><p></p><p>In the 7MM WSM I really like the 168 gr bullet at close to 3000 fps.</p><p></p><p>Rachel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Qrachel, post: 927882, member: 77521"] I'm headed to MT for an extend hunt for Elk and Mulies on a large ranch (80K+ acres) west of Yellow Stone on the Upper Ruby River. I need a hunting rifle, as I shoot my pistols and and AR most of the time just for the fun of ringing steel and making lots of holes close together - this will be the hunting gun to help with my bucket list . . . :rolleyes: So I've read 'til I'm numb (maybe even dumb), talked to lots helpful folks and have settled on the 7MM caliber: My top 3 cartridges in current order of preference are 280 AI, 7MM WSM and the old standard 30-06 if I can't find a rifle I want to own in the caliber I prefer (7MM) at a cost I'm willing to pay. I'm not wishing to start a caliber/cartridge debate - they are all deadly and can reach out to 350-500 yds (not untypical shooting ranges where I'll be hunting). My favorite bullet for the 280 AI is the 150gr Accubond. Does anyone load this bullet at 3050-3150 fps? The Nosler factory cartridge is at 2950 fps ±, and there isn't much difference by loading up to 3100-3150 and I get that. But that increase would help with wind drift, drop and energy in the 400+ range a bit, and I'm told to expect it to be windy in November. At ranges below ≤350 yds, I'm totally OK with each cartridge. In the 7MM WSM I really like the 168 gr bullet at close to 3000 fps. Rachel [/QUOTE]
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