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.280 barrell contour
« on: January 31, 2011, 12:46:55 PM »
I'm sending a handi with a .243 bull barrel on it back to get so QC work done on it and was going to have them add a .280 barrel to it and was wondering if the contours of the barrels are similar or not.
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 12:51:50 PM »
The 280 will be a lighter contoured barrel than your 243 bull. 26-t
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 01:01:22 PM »
that's what I thought but was not sure where it was 4 inches longer but will get it anyways because I love the 7mm caliber just not sure if I should go with the 280 or the 7mm-08. Any opinions on which the handi's preffers?
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011, 01:33:59 PM »
tha 7/08 is a gud caliber ina handi, i have one sumwheres ?.... but i got 2  .280's one is AI and tha other is standard chamber.
to me.....and i'll repeat my self fer yall 7/08 owners....TO ME tha .280 is much perfered.
i also perfer to call it... 7 express, like my other old fallen blocks and bolts.
i guess its all in tha intent of whatcha gunna do wif it...or can do wif it ;)

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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011, 01:55:31 PM »
I preffer the 280 also because where we hunt out west here the shots are sometimes up to 400 yrds i just wasn't sure if the 280 is a good caliber for the handi or not but I had heard the 7mm-08 was so I think unless someone can give me a reason why not too it a 280 for me.
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2011, 02:43:46 PM »
Just regarding barrel 'fit'; the forestock will fit either profile, the channel is 'generous', but I much prefer having dedicated forestocks for each barrel. They are cheap enough, maybe have them fit one up to match your buttstock when they do the .280.
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2011, 03:29:36 PM »
will do for sure I preffer a fore end for each barrel because I like them bedded I was just curious about the contour because I like the look and the weight of the heavier barrels.  but I appreciate all the advice..
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2011, 04:08:01 PM »
just checked my 22" 223 bull barrel. at tip of forend, bull was just a few thou. SMALLER than my 280 barrel at same point!! 280 may not be "bull" contour, but i can't think of anyone who would call it a "normal" sporting contour. closer to what i would see as comparable to other brands'  "varmint weight" barrels. yup, i'm a 280 fan, got two of them. definite step-up from a 7-08 IMO. enjoy. regards, jather........
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2011, 04:51:27 PM »
Bought a 280 to get the stocks and receiver.  It took less than 20 rounds to convince me I still needed a stock and receiver.  This one ain't goin' nowhere.

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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2011, 05:05:55 PM »
Have a .280 and love it.  Everything I have shot with it has not taking a step.
Wife shoots a 7-08 and it is a good cal. but nothing like the 280.
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2011, 06:08:40 PM »
Both outstanding cartridges, but the 280 has been a real "go to" round for me.  That said, ya can't go wrong with either one.  I have 4 of the 7mm08's and 3 of the 280's, thinking of getting a 280 barrel for another one of my bolts to even up the score. ;D  DP
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Re: .280 barrell contour
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2011, 06:20:21 PM »
Well I'm glad to see so many 280 fans in my opinion the 280 is a very under rated caliber and you just don't hear about too many people that use it.  I don't understand it I think it is my favorite caliber for big game because of it's speed, trajectory and managable recoil.  I'm excited to get the 280 barrrel and maybe if this one is a producer I'll step up and try an ackley.  I've never been around a 280 AI so I don't know too much about them but everything is worth a try especially if I can convince the little lady that I need an action to go with it. I also have a savage in 30-06 that is gettin converted to a 280 this spring I just feel it is a superior cartridge and can't see going wrong with it
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