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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 1893199" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>I own a fantastic .280AI. I run a 175 Berger Elite @ 2976fps, 160 TMK @ 2991, or 145 LRX @ 3106, depending on what and where I am hunting. I have about 600 rounds down the barrel so far. Shoots tiny groups, and has killed big game with authority out to 540 yards, including elk that dropped at the shot. Coyotes out past 1100 don't stand a chance. I have loaded for a few others too. My opinion, best suited for jacketed bullets from 160 to 180. Great round, moderate recoil, good barrel life expectancy, accurate, easier to shoot by most people. You can load them down for younger shooters easier too. With a heavier bullet like the 175 Berger, should be perfectly capable of taking elk out to 1000.</p><p></p><p>I have shot, and loaded for 23 different 28 Noslers. They are a racehorse. 184 to 195s upwards of 3180fps. Flat shooting, accurate, massive energy, absolute hammers on game. Easily 200-300fps faster than a .280AI.</p><p>Barrel life is terrible, and if you plan on shooting it 100 rounds a year, plan on it lasting 5-8 years. I have seen barrels go in as little as 500 accurate rounds when run hard, but still not shooting more than 3 rounds at a time between cooling. If you work up a load, and only shoot 20 rounds a year, could last a lifetime. I know a guide who uses one for his clients, and has had his for 3 years, and his barrel should hopefully last this year, then need replaced. Recoil, even with a good brake, is way more than a .280AI. Muzzle blast is insane with a brake. Recoil without a brake is not pleasant at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 1893199, member: 68875"] I own a fantastic .280AI. I run a 175 Berger Elite @ 2976fps, 160 TMK @ 2991, or 145 LRX @ 3106, depending on what and where I am hunting. I have about 600 rounds down the barrel so far. Shoots tiny groups, and has killed big game with authority out to 540 yards, including elk that dropped at the shot. Coyotes out past 1100 don't stand a chance. I have loaded for a few others too. My opinion, best suited for jacketed bullets from 160 to 180. Great round, moderate recoil, good barrel life expectancy, accurate, easier to shoot by most people. You can load them down for younger shooters easier too. With a heavier bullet like the 175 Berger, should be perfectly capable of taking elk out to 1000. I have shot, and loaded for 23 different 28 Noslers. They are a racehorse. 184 to 195s upwards of 3180fps. Flat shooting, accurate, massive energy, absolute hammers on game. Easily 200-300fps faster than a .280AI. Barrel life is terrible, and if you plan on shooting it 100 rounds a year, plan on it lasting 5-8 years. I have seen barrels go in as little as 500 accurate rounds when run hard, but still not shooting more than 3 rounds at a time between cooling. If you work up a load, and only shoot 20 rounds a year, could last a lifetime. I know a guide who uses one for his clients, and has had his for 3 years, and his barrel should hopefully last this year, then need replaced. Recoil, even with a good brake, is way more than a .280AI. Muzzle blast is insane with a brake. Recoil without a brake is not pleasant at all. [/QUOTE]
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