Yeah, But Will They Shoot?

DrMike

DrMike

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I picked up a couple of new rifles. The first is the Model 7 CDL chambered in 260 Remington. I scoped it with a Leupold 2.5-8 X 36 VX-3 nestled in Talley rings. I picked this up for my grandchildren. Of course, grandpa will load for it and make certain that it is shooting good enough for them to use. :wink:

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Then, my hunting partner talked me out of my BLR in 358, trading me for this Anniversary model of the 280 Remington. I'll be scoping it with a 4.5-14 X 40 VX-3 later this spring.

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I can't believe that I divested myself of a Browning and picked up two Remingtons! I acquired these with genuine fear and trembling in light of Scotty's travails.
 
A couple of fine rifles (well, a rifle and a carbine) there in equally fine chamberings. I wouldn't be a bit concerned about the .280 given that they haven't made them (the LSS, outside of Mountain Rifles) for a number of years and Remington's problems seem more recent, and I think (hope in light of how many new Remingtons I've been buying?) that Scotty's problems were an anomaly.
 
You will love the 280! I pillar bedded mine last year, which also consists of bedding real good around the recoil lug and free floating the barrel. I topped it off with a redfield 3-9x50. Then I worked up my load to 47gr of H414 pushing a 150gr Nosler Ballistic Tip and a CCI LRP. This set up produces one hole groups at 100 yards.
 
ScreaminEagle,

I already have a 280 (my second) in a Model 70 Featherweight. It shoots 0.25 inch groups with 140 grain BSTs and PTs. I didn't really need another 280. I got it just because it was only produced one year. However, I'll work up some loads and see if I can't tag a bear next fall, or drop a few more deer, or possibly an elk or a moose. Looking at my safe, I'm going to have to begin acting like POP and sell a few rifles! :shock:

Moreover, I divested myself of a BLR in 358 that routinely shot 0.3 inch groups. Fortunately, I still have a Hawkeye in 358, and it shoots very well, indeed.
 
Mike

That is a fine pair of rifles for sure.
I am certain the older LSS 280 will be just fine once you get past that dreaded J lock.

The CDL 260 is set up perfect with the VX-3 2.5-8x36mm scope. Looking forward to your range reports.

JD338
 
The J lock will be replaced shortly, Jim. I will likely put in a stronger firing pin spring to make for faster lock-up. I passed on a couple of these when they were first released because I already had a 280. It is a handsome rifle, but I don't see myself getting rid of my Featherweight. It is the second 280 Featherweight I've owned, and each was a shooter. This one has been with me too long and taken far too many deer. However, I may focus on heavier bullets in this Remington. I am hopeful that the 260 is a shooter.
 
Those are two very fine looking rifles! I might have to get me a new winchester featherweight if you keep posting all these pics of them. If they shoot half as good as they look I would be a very happy camper!
 
I've been living with my wife for too long. When she buys a car, the make and reliability is immaterial; what matters is whether it is the right colour and looks nice. I'm kind of that way with a rifle. If it looks "purty," I can usually make it do.
 
Mike -
A couple of fine looking rifles AND Calibers you have there.
I have no doubt the .280 will be a shooter. The M7..... I'm sure
you will get-er dialed in as well. The 130AB out of that is a
get it done bullet.
 
Nice rifles! Im not a glowing supporter of "big green" either. But honestly, I have nothing to base it on excepy my uncles bias and preference for winchesters, rugers, and Mausers. You will be fine, that is some nice equipment! Oh and I like Savage of course. CL
 
Maybe you should make that 280 into an Ackley Improved version?
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Nah, Corey. If I want a 280 Ackley, I'll buy an NCR. I hope to do break-in on the 260 tomorrow if the weather doesn't turn nasty. Today was a day to finish a couple of projects (243 and 300 RUM) and prepare for a couple of new projects.
 
I've got four of Big Green's efforts in my safe. In addition to these, I have a CDF SF in 257 Roberts and a 673 in 350 RM. I did get the 350 shooting quite well, but it took quite a bit of effort to make the rifle stable (pillar bedding, trigger, recoil pad, free float, firing pin and spring). Then, finding a load has not been easy. It simply will not shoot heavier bullets. I'm getting good velocity and accuracy out of 200 grain TSXs. The 257 Bob is a work in progress. It shoots acceptably, but it is not as accurate as I want. I'll get to these shortly and assess their capability and then work on load development.
 
I'm scoping the 280 with a Swarovski Z6 1.7-10 X 42 with Ballistic Turrets. I'll post a picture tomorrow after I mount it. I was going to put this scope on the 9.3 X 64 that is being built, but I'll likely put a Leupold 2-12 VX6 or a 4.5-14 X 40 VX3 with CDS on that one.
 
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