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<blockquote data-quote="CoasttoCoast" data-source="post: 1005530" data-attributes="member: 81947"><p>Isnt the 280 a long action caliber? I understand why you comment about not taking the long shots... and my longest kill to date is 360 yards. the problem is, that I hunt in Nevada and there are big open canyons, and sometimes getting closer isn't possible. I figured 500 would be about the max id feel comfortable shooting, and that's why im using that as my benchmark distance. If im presented a situation where I cant get closer, id still like to be able to take the shot if I feel comfortable with it.</p><p> </p><p>I don't have my heart set on the 6.5 RM, and by the sounds of it, it isn't the best option due to lack of availability of ammo and brass. I just want to pick a good caliber that will perform well out of a short action. I need the short action to save weight on this build. Looks like a lot of you guys like the 260, and its prolly perfect for my application. its flat shooting and has high BC bullets. If I chose that round, what would be the optimal barrel length?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CoasttoCoast, post: 1005530, member: 81947"] Isnt the 280 a long action caliber? I understand why you comment about not taking the long shots... and my longest kill to date is 360 yards. the problem is, that I hunt in Nevada and there are big open canyons, and sometimes getting closer isn't possible. I figured 500 would be about the max id feel comfortable shooting, and that's why im using that as my benchmark distance. If im presented a situation where I cant get closer, id still like to be able to take the shot if I feel comfortable with it. I don't have my heart set on the 6.5 RM, and by the sounds of it, it isn't the best option due to lack of availability of ammo and brass. I just want to pick a good caliber that will perform well out of a short action. I need the short action to save weight on this build. Looks like a lot of you guys like the 260, and its prolly perfect for my application. its flat shooting and has high BC bullets. If I chose that round, what would be the optimal barrel length? [/QUOTE]
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