Author Topic: New Camo .280 (Read 737 times)

EVOC ONE · « **on:** May 09, 2005, 04:20:31 AM »

I stopped at a shop on Saturday that had a large selection of Handi's and NEF shotguns. They had several of each with the Camo Laminated stock and the "NEF" medallian in the stock. I walked out with a .280. It's my first .284 caliber (although I am still on an eternal search for the elusive 7X57).

I don't believe that the NEF medallion is very rare ( I saw a couple at shop in Virginia recently) but the price was only $40 more than what Wal Mart is selling regular Handi's for. So I figured the nicer bluing, Camo stocks and the nice NEF medallion were worth that.

I've since picked up all the reloading components for the .280. I bought some Sierra 160 gr boattails and Speer 130 gr soft points. Any suggestions on good loads?

Thanks.

EVOC ONE

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2005, 08:23:23 AM »

Congrats on the rifle!!! That is the exact rifle I got when I was drawn for a Michigan elk tag. Wish I could give you some specific loads for it, but 99% of my shooting was with factory stuff...
One thing I can tell you is that I shot all the factory stuff I could find before my hunt...from Hornady Light Mag in 139gr to Speer Nitrex with 160gr. Grand Slams and everything in-between. There wasn't a single bullet or brand that didn't shoot well...she liked everything. You will probably find the only downfall to that new rifle of yours is the HEAVY trigger pull from the factory.

Jim

EVOC ONE · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2005, 02:21:23 PM »

Thank you for the info, Dakota. I did pick up a couple boxes of Rem 150 gr. to break it in a little. Sounds like its gonna be an easy one to like.

EVOC ONE

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2005, 04:00:55 PM »

EVOC ONE,

The only problem with your new rifle is that it is excellent at just about EVERYTHING! Kind of hard, for me at least, to justify buying another rifle when that .280 Handi makes a great rifle for anything from varmints to elk.

Jim

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2005, 04:14:35 PM »

But Jim, where is the fun in that?

:-D :-D :-D

AND THAT AIN'T ALL OF EM!!!!

mt3030 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2005, 05:08:17 PM »

Jim,
This is a hobby. You don't have to justify another gun, barrel or hunting trip. If you want it, just do it.

Wally

hellacatcher · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2005, 06:50:59 PM »

I got to get out to the gun store Quickdtoo is getting ahead of me.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2005, 07:07:51 PM »

HC, Just to update the list, I've bought a 7x64 brenneke, 25-06 Handi, 30-06 UltraComp, and a 30-06 UltraComp barrel since that pic was taken... :lol: The 25-06 is at the gunsmith's being rebored to 338-06 right now, too.... :roll:

lik2hunt · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2005, 01:36:11 AM »

You guys are just sick! Whay in the world would anybody have to have so many guns. You can only shoot one at a time.............at least that's what my wife keeps telling me........still trying to figure out a way to prove her wrong safely and accurately...... :wink: :excuseme: :cb2:

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2005, 01:46:16 AM »

Ditto like2hunt I tell her its my son's inheritance & you can always sell them (NOT)in a pinch & recover most or all your $ so far she has bought it but I had to get another safe & that was hard to hide :eek: sittin in the open but actually she is alright with it :grin:

hellacatcher · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2005, 02:22:58 AM »

My big mistake was when I had the wife take a photo of mine and help me post it. She then realized how many I had.She informed me that I had a habit, of course she is wrong I just want to keep up with Quickdtoo. I am not sick I just like to go to the meetings here ar GB.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2005, 03:41:07 AM »

Quote from: hellacatcher

My big mistake was when I had the wife take a photo of mine and help me post it. She then realized how many I had.She informed me that I had a habit, of course she is wrong I just want to keep up with Quickdtoo. I am not sick I just like to go to the meetings here ar GB.

:-D :-D :-D Well stated!!

Nuttinbutchunks · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2005, 05:41:58 AM »

[I got to get out to the gun store Quickdtoo is getting ahead of me. ]

Yeah, good luck with that.

I still only have three. But that seems to be all I shoot anymore. I took my Ruger .22-250 out latley, along with my .223 Handi, but I really like shooting them.

Congrats on the purchase of that new rifle. [/quote]

quickdtoo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2005, 06:13:09 AM »

:-D :-D :-D My biggest problem is when I go to the range, I only have so many gun cases, so I have to decide which rifles I really want to take with me..........So having only 3 Handis can be a blessing! Decisions, decisions?

:? And since getting into handloading, this has become an even bigger dilemna..... :roll:

Nuttinbutchunks · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2005, 08:24:00 AM »

Hey Quick, why don't you post a picture of all your reloading dies? :-D

quickdtoo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2005, 08:32:56 AM »

That sounds like a challenge!!!!! :eek: You're on!!!! :-D

quickdtoo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2005, 09:04:44 AM »

NBC, here ya go...

In no particular order...45-120, .45-70, .270, .308, .30-06, .25-06, .243, 7x64, .30-30, .223, .22 Hornet, .22 Jet, .22-250, .45-70 Lyman M die and Lee factory crimp die...and .338-06 still in the mail from Midway!! :wink:

Nuttinbutchunks · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2005, 09:09:45 AM »

Very impressive Quick.