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Non-belted mag for 700yd elk- caliber help
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<blockquote data-quote="Rifleman513" data-source="post: 1750471" data-attributes="member: 32318"><p>280 AI is a great cartridge. I'm using 160 ABs and matching factory 7 mag velocities out a 24" and I'm about a grain under the book max. 10 grains less powder w/ the same result, great efficient round. I cant speak to the longer bullets as I'm running the 160s just over the book COAL. I know a lot of people seem to get the 168s shooting really well in standard LA's. I favor the accubonds as I have quite a bit of experience w/ them and they have done well for me. </p><p></p><p>If you have another 300wsm then you know about it. My dad has shot one for about 10 years and really likes it. You step into a different category going with a 30 mag. From all the elk I've taken 3-500 yds has been the norm. There's a lot of options for rounds inside of 500 yds. </p><p></p><p>I'd say if your spending the coin to build a custom gun go with a cartridge you really like. I waited years to get my 280 AI and I have no regrets with it. Most all my big game hunting has been done w/ the 280 since I got it. Only exception is for pronghorn, something about a 257 wby and pronghorn that I just can't shake.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rifleman513, post: 1750471, member: 32318"] 280 AI is a great cartridge. I’m using 160 ABs and matching factory 7 mag velocities out a 24” and I’m about a grain under the book max. 10 grains less powder w/ the same result, great efficient round. I cant speak to the longer bullets as I’m running the 160s just over the book COAL. I know a lot of people seem to get the 168s shooting really well in standard LA’s. I favor the accubonds as I have quite a bit of experience w/ them and they have done well for me. If you have another 300wsm then you know about it. My dad has shot one for about 10 years and really likes it. You step into a different category going with a 30 mag. From all the elk I’ve taken 3-500 yds has been the norm. There’s a lot of options for rounds inside of 500 yds. I’d say if your spending the coin to build a custom gun go with a cartridge you really like. I waited years to get my 280 AI and I have no regrets with it. Most all my big game hunting has been done w/ the 280 since I got it. Only exception is for pronghorn, something about a 257 wby and pronghorn that I just can’t shake. [/QUOTE]
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