Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
280AI or 7mm Rem Mag
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 1356545" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>I was faced with the same choice a couple of years ago. For me it boiled down to what action I had available at the time. I had a spare long action with a standard bolt face. Instead of modifying the bolt and rails, I decided to go 280AI. </p><p></p><p>I do love it. Load development was easy, it's extremely accurate and consistent, recoil is very tolerable and is plenty fast enough for the 162-168s I prefer to use. Theoretically, barrel life may be better. </p><p></p><p>I certainly would not be afraid to put together a 7RM. Belted cases don't bother me like they did in the past and there's plenty of performance potential. That said, if I were going to build one on an action with a magnum bolt face, I would likely do a 7SAUM. Even though belts don't bother me, I'd rather use beltless given a viable alternative. The 7RM may have more potential but to each their own.</p><p></p><p>Pick one. I can't imagine being disappointed in either.</p><p></p><p>M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 1356545, member: 1007"] I was faced with the same choice a couple of years ago. For me it boiled down to what action I had available at the time. I had a spare long action with a standard bolt face. Instead of modifying the bolt and rails, I decided to go 280AI. I do love it. Load development was easy, it’s extremely accurate and consistent, recoil is very tolerable and is plenty fast enough for the 162-168s I prefer to use. Theoretically, barrel life may be better. I certainly would not be afraid to put together a 7RM. Belted cases don’t bother me like they did in the past and there’s plenty of performance potential. That said, if I were going to build one on an action with a magnum bolt face, I would likely do a 7SAUM. Even though belts don’t bother me, I’d rather use beltless given a viable alternative. The 7RM may have more potential but to each their own. Pick one. I can’t imagine being disappointed in either. M [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
280AI or 7mm Rem Mag
Top