Good information has been shared with you. Just to add couple things. When I had a 7mm Rem Mag I used Nosler 140gr AB, BT 150gr BT, Rem 140gr CL and Sierra 150gr Game King. Each bullet killed well but I later preferred the Nosler 150gr BT. I didn't find it to cause excessive meat damage as much...
If you're interested in other actions, there is a custom built 280 AI on a Dakota action that is a knockout looking rifle for sale on 24-hour campfire. Bought a scope and dies from this seller he is good to deal with.
Nice find. Big Game gives good groups and velocity in my Remington 700 30-06 with a Hornady 165gr SPT. Only bullet I have tried with Big Game in it so far. Works well and other rifles keep showing up to try out.
I sit. Built my bench about the height of a computer desk so I can use a chair. Use it for rifle and shotgun. When reloading pistol on the Dillon I use a stool I purchased from Harbor Freight but cut off few inches of the leges. Works for me.
I got back to the range this morning and found something this 280rem likes. Velocity was a little lower than I expected but it will hit if my aim is correct. Lot better than the first loads I tried. Today's loads used Nosler 150gr BT,IMR4831 in new Nosler case with Federal 210 primer. Also the...
My heart goes out to you and others who have had to go through this experience. I greatly commend you for putting your pain and suffering into helping others. Knowing what others are dealing with makes the best support pardners. At age eight my uncle took his life and twenty years later so did...