Quote: OK, OK, I thouht I had this all figured out and you guys go and bring up the .280, one of my all time favorite rounds. Around here, it seems no one has discovered the .280, all you ever see is the .270, I don't know why.
Bobby
I hear you
7X64 Brenneke was invented in 1912. The 280 rem is almost a identical round. I think the 7X64 & 280 rem is better choice than the 6,8X64
For me it's the 6.5x55. I have a Remington Classic in that caliber as well as 3 old Swedish M96 mausers. It doesn't jolt your eye teeth out, is potent enough for moose in Canada, and is quite accurate. Did I mention it shoots everything from 85 to 160 grains? That's quite a range. It didn't take long to become my favorite rifle. Best wishes.
I think that you have the perfect gun. The 7-08 needs the 24"barrel and it's my favorite length. If you ever get ready to sell it let me know. capt david
Posts: 655 | Location: South Texas | Registered: 11 January 2004
Rem 700 action 24 inch #4 Lilja fluted High Tech stock 280Ack Imp 4.5X14 VXIII LR. 8.25lbs or Rem 700 Hart Barrel #5 HS stock 25-06 Dipped in Real Tree HardWoods HD. Luepod 4.5X14 Tactical up graded by Premiere reticle 9.3lbs These are my picks for this years deer season, I plan on trigger time with both.
Regarding the high country, we started getting snow early this year towards the end of August... then it warmed up and we've had a beautiful Indian Summer... I'm glad as I don't have my house completely sided yet! I'm doubtful I'll get much hunting in tho I'll sneak away for a poke at an elk!
I think that you have the perfect gun. The 7-08 needs the 24"barrel and it's my favorite length. If you ever get ready to sell it let me know. capt david
