30-06 vs 280

[BigSky112]

I have the option on a new Remington Mountain in either 280 or 30-06, these are the 2 choices available on this deal. Looking to shoot bullet weights in the 140 (280) & 30-06 (150). Anybody with experience in these two with ideas or opinions? I have other outfits that shoot heavier and lighter weight bullets so I what to stay there and not duplicate. Not looking for long range as i have one of those, plus by the time you see coyote's and wolves in NW Montana they are not that far away.

 

[HARPERC]

If your plan is lighter bullets, and have other options for heavy weights, the .280 is what I would choose.

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

The differences aren't even worth talking about to be honest...no animals chest will notice the differences....always go bigger because of bullet diameter and weight..lightbulb

 

[bowkill02]

Man I've had some great results with an 06 and 150gr sierra pro hunters.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

For me it would be the 280. Seen quite a few deer fall to my brothers 280 with the 140s. Alittle lighter recoil than the 06 and it's alittle faster. I think the 280 is very under rated. If I didn't already own a 7mm RM I'd be having a 280 in my cabinet.

 

[aj427ci]

In my opinion it sure would be hard to beat the 06 for its versatility.... Ammo at every gun store/Walmart, reloading supplies are easy to come by.

 

[Plinker147]

I had one of the older .280 mountain 700s. What a great gun. 280 great all around round. Since it's a lighter gun I would go for less recoil in 280

 

[D.Camilleri]

375 cheytec! For close range work I would probably go with the 06 and probably 165 gr bullet

 

[FEENIX]

Either one will serve you well for your intended purpose but IMHO, the venerable .30-06 will give you better overall versatility.

 

[Sully2]

I had a 280 built as I really didnt have a need for a 30 caliber....yet I turned around and bought a Win mod 70 in 300 Win Mag. Go figure?

 

[aj427ci]

Lighter recoil in the 280? They have the same parent case... Powder charge will be similar.... And only 10 grain difference in bullet weight in op's bullet selection. Never shot a 280 but I have a couple 270's and a 06. The recoil from the 270 150g and 165g 06 in the same weight rifles is not enough to notice to me.

 

[scottishkat]

In a mountain rifle the smaller the bore the better IMO barrels are a bit less whippy. A stated its hard to beat the 30-06 for versatility not so many factory loads for the 280 rem. Darn nice cartridge though.

Good luck and shot straight

Bob

 

[Lefty7mmstw]

Imo, the biggest question is whether you have stuff lying around for either... At present I have a 270 and a 30-06. If I were to buy another middle ground rifle it would be a 7rem or 280 as I have a bunch of stuff lying around for a mid sized 7mm.

 

[Trentcamp]

Like has already been said; either would fill your purposes. I'm a fan of both, I have a 280 in an older mountain rifle that I picked up a couple years ago and really have no purpose for as I have 260,270,25'06, etc that all do about the same thing. But for the life of me I can't get rid of it. When it comes time to go deer hunting it's the rifle I pick up most often anymore. I'm also a fan of less mainstream cartridges so the 280 fits that bill somewhat also.