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Offline dnk9444

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need help with new NEF 280rem
« on: October 04, 2007, 01:06:42 PM »
  Just bought a NEF 280rem. I bought some Hornady139gr.sst custom ammo. They shot horrible... I know I am gonna need to try something else but, was wondering if anyone could tell me what an acurate round would be to try in this rifle..

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Re: need help with new NEF 280rem
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2007, 01:16:40 PM »
Welcome to the forum! If that's the Light Mag Hornady ammo, it doesn't have the best track record, some like it, most don't. Rem 140 or 150gr Core-lokts are one of the good ones to try, and usually priced right, many shoot the Win Supreme 140gr Ballistic Silvertips. Another inexpensive one to try(if there is such a thing anymore!) is the Federal Fusion and Power Shok ammo.

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Re: need help with new NEF 280rem
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2007, 01:20:32 PM »
Thanks alot for your info. Think I may try the rem corlokts.

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Re: need help with new NEF 280rem
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2007, 02:46:24 PM »
The Remington Corlokts shoot fine or hunting from both of my H&R .280's....<><....:)
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Re: need help with new NEF 280rem
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2007, 03:15:45 PM »
I think you would have to rate the Winchester Super X, power point right up there with the Remington Core-lokts.

Always had good luck with those Winchester Super X.
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