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<blockquote data-quote="rbTanzan" data-source="post: 2174945" data-attributes="member: 53978"><p>I think your 3-15 19 oz. Leupold sounds excellent for rifles that don't recoil too much. Personally, I've usually recommended Nikon because of their extreme ruggedness vis-a-vis Leupold and 5" eye-relief in some models, typically weighiing in at 15oz. But that is for heavier caliber 338 to 375 for fun, and 416 and up more seriously. </p><p>Your Leupold is great. Unfortunately, Nikon has dropped their heavy duty scope lines (poorly marketed to shotguns and muzzleloaders) and they are only available in left-over stock clearance.</p><p></p><p>On caliber there are no flies on a 280, even if I would prefer mediums for elk and plains game (both 338wm and 375 Ruger should be fittable to your action). The 8in twist will give you a full range of bullet selections. I would check out Absolute Hammers. </p><p></p><p>Myself, I'm debating whether to select my Kimber Hunter in 308, under 7lb with Nikon scope, or a recently acquired Mossberg in 375Ruger, about 7.5lb scoped. The Kimber shoots great with Absolute Hunters, and the Mossberg has potential although the barrel shows its quality through needing more cleaning than my Tikkas or the Kimber. </p><p></p><p>Pic: 308, consistently under MOA.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbTanzan, post: 2174945, member: 53978"] I think your 3-15 19 oz. Leupold sounds excellent for rifles that don't recoil too much. Personally, I've usually recommended Nikon because of their extreme ruggedness vis-a-vis Leupold and 5" eye-relief in some models, typically weighiing in at 15oz. But that is for heavier caliber 338 to 375 for fun, and 416 and up more seriously. Your Leupold is great. Unfortunately, Nikon has dropped their heavy duty scope lines (poorly marketed to shotguns and muzzleloaders) and they are only available in left-over stock clearance. On caliber there are no flies on a 280, even if I would prefer mediums for elk and plains game (both 338wm and 375 Ruger should be fittable to your action). The 8in twist will give you a full range of bullet selections. I would check out Absolute Hammers. Myself, I'm debating whether to select my Kimber Hunter in 308, under 7lb with Nikon scope, or a recently acquired Mossberg in 375Ruger, about 7.5lb scoped. The Kimber shoots great with Absolute Hunters, and the Mossberg has potential although the barrel shows its quality through needing more cleaning than my Tikkas or the Kimber. Pic: 308, consistently under MOA. [/QUOTE]
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