SteveBurton
Formerly 'Jackmonkey'
I don't own one but from your choices I would go with the 280ai.
.265 cal vs .284
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280AI definitely.
lancetkenyon
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What about 6.5SLR? .260 Rem case capacity with 6.5x47L neck and shoulders....
My daughter (and other family members too) have been slaying game with one for a few years. Mule deer mostly, with a pronghorn in there too.
From 35 to 637 yards. With either a 130 AR Hyb or 140HVLD.
My daughter (and other family members too) have been slaying game with one for a few years. Mule deer mostly, with a pronghorn in there too.
From 35 to 637 yards. With either a 130 AR Hyb or 140HVLD.
SteelBanger
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Since you put elk into the equation then my vote is on the 280AI, all day. Without elk I would have voted the 6.5 creed or 260. Heck even the 6 creed or 6BR / 6BRA would suit you really well for up to deer size game.
You said that you handload so I have to ask, why limit yourself to so few cartridges? There are several good wildcats out there that could serve you well. Just pick up a used R700 or Tikka and send it off to get barreled for the cartridge of your choice. It'd be a little more expensive than a factory rifle but opens up your options considerably.
You said that you handload so I have to ask, why limit yourself to so few cartridges? There are several good wildcats out there that could serve you well. Just pick up a used R700 or Tikka and send it off to get barreled for the cartridge of your choice. It'd be a little more expensive than a factory rifle but opens up your options considerably.
SamuelBerryhill308
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Haven't heard of it to tell the truth.i would be going with a 6.5x47 but cant find a rifle chambered in it
SamuelBerryhill308
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I'm looked at a few wild cats but I do not have all of the funds to do a full custom build right now.i am thanking of holding off for awhile and having a custom built if I could ever get ahold of my local gun smith
264MHC
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Keep shooting the 308 and save for a custom. It's definitely worth it. Then decide if you want a 180 at 2850 or a 156 at 2950 from the 280 AI or 6.5-284 respectively and make your cartridge decision. Both great options. And make sure you have good glass factored in.
VLD Pilot
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There's only one other poster that brought the .284 into this scenario. Personally it's the only cartridge that fits your requirement in a short action platform with plenty of elk killing ability. I built a .284 on a short Remington action. I load to 2.980 COAL. I strictly shoot the 162 Hornady ELDs. I can push them 3000 fps from a 25" barrel. My powder is Reloader 17 and it's not a hot load. I've shot this round over 3080 but it's getting hot at that speed. Accuracy is 2975-3005. Run those numbers against any other Non-magnum short action. It's a tough combination to compete with running 162 grain bullets. Pleasant to shoot. Accurate and in a small package. Good luck. John
