RPRNY
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I'm considering a new accessory barrel from H&R in .280 Remington. I am an unabashed Handi Rifle fan and love the break action platform, despite its limitations. I'm looking for a new caliber that can put out 150 gr bullets to the 200 - 250 yard range with minute of deer accuracy but that has less recoil than 30-06 or 308. I already have a well done sporterized Swedish Mauser (6.5x55) that really covers that longer range 120 - 140 gr area well, so I'm not really looking at the 7mm (7mm08 being a factory barrel option) as an option. I'm a big 30-30 fan and with the Handi, loading up 30-30 and using spitzer bullets is a very effective option, but .280 seems to offer the option of some quite good 150 gr + bullets at very respectable velocities.
So, I would welcome your views and experiences with .280, pros and cons, as well as your views on .280 recoil vs 30-06. Given the 26" barrel length of the H&R .280, my guess is that attached to the receiver I would put it on with scope, I'd be looking at 7.5 - 8lbs. Thanks very much.
So, I would welcome your views and experiences with .280, pros and cons, as well as your views on .280 recoil vs 30-06. Given the 26" barrel length of the H&R .280, my guess is that attached to the receiver I would put it on with scope, I'd be looking at 7.5 - 8lbs. Thanks very much.