#643455 - 03/03/08 08:26 AM
Re: 308 or 280?
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Boone 58
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Definitely the 308, before i would go with the 280 i would have any number of the 270 offers especially the wsm. The 308 is a great all around Deer hunting choice!!!
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#651246 - 03/07/08 02:39 PM
Re: 308 or 280?
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titansfan24
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I have a .308 its a good round but I am trying to get rid of it for either a .270 or a 7MM.
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#655854 - 03/10/08 01:35 PM
Re: 308 or 280?
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BigWes50
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.280 in my opinion is one of the best white-tailed deer calibers made!
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#667382 - 03/18/08 07:57 PM
Re: 308 or 280?
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Boone 58
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308 has my money, and the 270 over the 280 because the 280 never made the splash that the 270 made and everyone knows its just a 270 wannabe...........Get the 270 and quit pretending....It has the history and the storied support of the great Jack Oconnor.....need i say more.
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#700377 - 04/12/08 09:12 AM
Re: 308 or 280?
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pety221
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browning an remington both still chamber a .280 besides ruger
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#701071 - 04/13/08 05:32 AM
Re: 308 or 280?
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downthebrown
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I shoot a Browning A Bolt 2 chambered in .280 and I will NEVER shoot anything else. After finding the right bullet, it is an awsome rifle. I've dropped deer in their tracks from 5yds to 287yds and have no complaints what so ever. It'll put 3 holes just a shade bigger than the size of a quarter at 150yds every day of the week. So as for knockdown power, accuracy, and just all around caliber, my .280 has a special place by my side for years to come and hopefully by the little mans as well.
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#701467 - 04/13/08 03:54 PM
Re: 308 or 280?
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Mike Belt
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My first deer rifle was a 308. Every time I squeezed the trigger a deer dropped...and I squeezed the trigger alot. I've hunted mainly with a 270 the last 12-15 years and killed a bunch of deer. Balistically they aren't that far apart so you can't go wrong with either choice. It would all depend on my shooting circumstances. If I did alot of long range field hunting I might opt for the 270.
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#701618 - 04/13/08 06:33 PM
Re: 308 or 280?
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bowhunter 51
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I'm with Mike...308 was my first...It was easy on the shoulder
and more accurate for the same reason...Wide range of bullets..
Probably killed hun'erd deer with it, before I give it up...
Plenty distructive capability and distance..I favor 308..BH51..
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