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.280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade #5827499 07/11/15 05:53 PM
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Looking at a Winchester Super Grade in these calibers. The 7mm08 is a 9 1/2 twist, I can't find what twist the .280 is. I'm a shooter not a collector so which one if it was your $$


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827503 07/11/15 06:00 PM
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Seven-08


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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827542 07/11/15 06:30 PM
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Almost seems wrong to buy a Super Grade in a Remington cartridge instead of Winchester.

Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Colt W. Knight] #5827567 07/11/15 06:42 PM
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I'd take the 280.

Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827596 07/11/15 07:25 PM
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What are you hunting with it?

Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827609 07/11/15 07:42 PM
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duel

Six of one ...and half a dozen of the other...

Hunting with either one in Texas is a push decision...No real delineation on performance enough to sweat over it.

But...Just for Chits & Giggles... 'cause its a Kool Thang these days... I'd prolly take the 280....IMO it comes down which one has the prettiest wood.

Hunt the Rockies & across the Pond...I'd take the 280, so there you have it....OR ... you could pull the barrel and rechamber it to 28 Nosler and be the ONLY kid on the block to have one for sure.
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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827777 07/11/15 10:40 PM
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I'd prefer the 7mm-08, but would take either one.

Good choice on the rifle. up


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827833 07/11/15 11:28 PM
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I'd take the .280 without reservation.


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827866 07/11/15 11:53 PM
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Pffft, 7mm 168 gr running medium speed, or a 7mm 168 gr with some real oomph?

.280.

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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: TexFlip] #5827908 07/12/15 12:27 AM
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280, was there really a question?



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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827980 07/12/15 01:32 AM
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dang it, I already have 7mm-08 dies, oh well, lets see if I can make a deal...


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827987 07/12/15 01:40 AM
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I bet you know ten places online that sell .280 dies.

Just sayin.


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827991 07/12/15 01:43 AM
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Isn't that kind of like a comparison between a .308 Win. and .30-06 Springfield?


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827996 07/12/15 01:46 AM
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dang it JG


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5827998 07/12/15 01:47 AM
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dang it JG


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: tth_40] #5827999 07/12/15 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted By: tth_40
Isn't that kind of like a comparison between a .308 Win. and .30-06 Springfield?


Pretty much.


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Re: .280 Rem or 7mm-08, Wichester 70 Super Grade [Re: Buzzsaw] #5828003 07/12/15 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
dang it JG


It goes like this:

New rifle chambering
+ brass
+ dies
+ "THE" powder for said chambering.

It's just the way it is...


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Well, we'll see, the .280 is supposed to be a run of 500 guns. Could warrant a higher cost, but I'm not collecting. So I guess I'm really shopping wood. I've found a pretty 7mm-08 and a beautiful 7mm mag.


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I saw a 300H&H Model 70 yesterday in a 1988 push feed ...that'll always have more cachet or Kool than a '06 or 300Winny & Wby...and almost pulled the credit card when I knew I shouldn't ...just 'cause it was a 300H&H...and I don't ever get sweaty palms over anything in a 30 caliber... thank you Jesus it wasn't a Pre '64 or I'd have some serious 'splainin to do at home...Just Sayin'
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The .280 is a run of 500 guns for the MidwayUSA Foundation, the 7mm-08 Super Grade (along with .243 and .308 versions) are non-catalog/limited distribution SHOT Show Special runs - there might actually be fewer 7mm-08s around than the .280s. The 7mm-08 has a 22" barrel and the .280 a 24", both are "Sporter" contour so both are heavy before you even mount a scope and load 'em up.

If you got your mind set on wanting a new Super Grade, I'd pick whichever caliber and barrel length floats your boat along with the best looking wood without worrying about it being collectable, especially since these recent Model 70s/Super Grades are now being made and stamped "imported from Portugal". Collectors are not at all excited about the Portugal stuff other than it's driving up the value of the pre-Portugal/BACO earlier Super Grades (New Haven guns). They are mainly after one thing......, pre '64 M70 versions. But, who knows....., maybe collectors will be after these new versions 50 years from now!

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screw long actions go with the 7mm-08

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Cabela's has/had one in .257 Roberts. Really wanted to buy it but I can have a nice complete rig for that kind of money.


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Originally Posted By: SingleShot85
screw long actions


Long actions need love too.

There's no replacement for displacement. wink


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The absolute only reason that I'd go with the 7mm-08 is that I already have a 280 that the late Mickey Coleman built for me. I wouldn't take for that rifle, it's been my go to rifle ever since I got it. I'm having a 26 Nosler built now but I seriously doubt that it will replace my 280.


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