Scott Spencer
Handloader
- Mar 27, 2008
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I have gun fever (I have it most months throughout the year) and I am looking into getting either an off the shelf .280 Rem or just buying a used .270/.30-06 to get the action for a .280 AI custom.
I know the ballistics are better for the AI but do I really need it when I am looking at a huge additional cost for a custom rifle? My hunting/shooting will be mostly 200-250 yds, or even less, with the occasional 300 yd shot.
Can I expect to get 2900 - 3000 fps with a 150 gr BT or AB from a standard .280 Rem with a 24" barrel? What sort of drop are we looking at 300 yds with a .280 Rem vs .280 AI?
Is there a website that can give me a lot of this information?
Thanks fellas, and thanks for putting up with my questions!!
I know the ballistics are better for the AI but do I really need it when I am looking at a huge additional cost for a custom rifle? My hunting/shooting will be mostly 200-250 yds, or even less, with the occasional 300 yd shot.
Can I expect to get 2900 - 3000 fps with a 150 gr BT or AB from a standard .280 Rem with a 24" barrel? What sort of drop are we looking at 300 yds with a .280 Rem vs .280 AI?
Is there a website that can give me a lot of this information?
Thanks fellas, and thanks for putting up with my questions!!