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<blockquote data-quote="dougduey" data-source="post: 1674232" data-attributes="member: 33159"><p>I rebarreled a 30-06 to a 6.5-284 without an issue. I'm on its second barrel now. It's one hell of a cartridge and it has plenty of power for mule deer. It's pretty easy to find a good load and it's super accurate with very low recoil. Although I wouldn't use it for elk, many do with great success. A NM outfitter that I've hunted a lot with loves this cartridge for deer and pronghorn. He said they've also taken quite a few big bull elk and oryx with it and a 140 gr bullet.</p><p>The 280 AI is a very fine cartridge, too. I don't think you'll go wrong choosing either one. But, if you're going to bump up to a 7mm bullet, why not just go to a 7 Rem Mag? </p><p>Have you ever considered any of the Sherman cartridges?? They're pretty awesome. Very efficient. Look up Elkaholic on this site (that's Richards username). He can tell you all about them and what would work best for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dougduey, post: 1674232, member: 33159"] I rebarreled a 30-06 to a 6.5-284 without an issue. I’m on its second barrel now. It’s one hell of a cartridge and it has plenty of power for mule deer. It’s pretty easy to find a good load and it’s super accurate with very low recoil. Although I wouldn’t use it for elk, many do with great success. A NM outfitter that I’ve hunted a lot with loves this cartridge for deer and pronghorn. He said they’ve also taken quite a few big bull elk and oryx with it and a 140 gr bullet. The 280 AI is a very fine cartridge, too. I don’t think you’ll go wrong choosing either one. But, if you’re going to bump up to a 7mm bullet, why not just go to a 7 Rem Mag? Have you ever considered any of the Sherman cartridges?? They’re pretty awesome. Very efficient. Look up Elkaholic on this site (that’s Richards username). He can tell you all about them and what would work best for you. [/QUOTE]
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