Ironically the 338- 06 comes as close to the 338 Mag as the 280 does to the 7mm Rem Mag. About 100 FPS gain for both MagsHave a 280ai and had a 7mag. Like the 280ai better
I was frankly disappointed with the 7mag as a cartridge. I have a 338 win mag which just seems to get more out of the magnum case than the 7mag with heavier bullets .The 280ai is so close to the 7mag, is fun to load for, and is more efficient in my view for powder volume
As others have said get the twist right if you want to shoot 168s. My 1/9 won't shoot 168 Berger's to save it's life but shoots 150s of any kind .5 moa or lower
Well said sir!I think either will do what you want. Im weird in that I like the idea of more rare cartridges, but that's just me. Recoil definitely effects the shooter whether you believe it or not, but these two are quite similar. I don't think you can go wrong with either, juts depends on what you want to carry out in the field. Longer go Ackley.