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Why shoot deer size game with a 280 over 7mm rem mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="elkaholic" data-source="post: 386762" data-attributes="member: 13833"><p>A lot of good advice and things to consider! I agree with the post that said why build a .280 when you already have a 7 mag. I would also agree that a 25-06 would be an excellent choice for what you are attempting to do. Availability, flat shooting, low recoil, and plenty of pop for deer at extended ranges. I shot one from 1970 (a year after Remington came out with it in the 700) until the mid 80's and killed numerous deer in Mi., where I grew up, as well as deer, black bear, and even elk in Id. Of all the animals I shot with it, I can rember two deer that went approx 20-30 yds. after they were hit. The rest went straight down. probably 40-50 animals total. I still shoot that same old 700 and am on my third barrel (a 6.5 Sherman now) and the game it has killed would fill a semi. Good luck with your project<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />......Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elkaholic, post: 386762, member: 13833"] A lot of good advice and things to consider! I agree with the post that said why build a .280 when you already have a 7 mag. I would also agree that a 25-06 would be an excellent choice for what you are attempting to do. Availability, flat shooting, low recoil, and plenty of pop for deer at extended ranges. I shot one from 1970 (a year after Remington came out with it in the 700) until the mid 80's and killed numerous deer in Mi., where I grew up, as well as deer, black bear, and even elk in Id. Of all the animals I shot with it, I can rember two deer that went approx 20-30 yds. after they were hit. The rest went straight down. probably 40-50 animals total. I still shoot that same old 700 and am on my third barrel (a 6.5 Sherman now) and the game it has killed would fill a semi. Good luck with your project:)......Rich [/QUOTE]
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