3800fps
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Best cartrige for long range target and also for Elk hunting.
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11 pages in and no mention of the exciting new offering from Federal? Their shiny new 7mm Backcountry. To hear marketing on it it's supposed to be the next greatest thing 
. Anyone willing to pay their hard earned money on this one to see how it goes as say compared to the subject of the op and the cartridges being discussed?
. Anyone willing to pay their hard earned money on this one to see how it goes as say compared to the subject of the op and the cartridges being discussed?alancthomas
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Gonna have to agree with the 300 RUM , I have a older browning a-bolt in 300 RUM an it has Harvested many a Elk & Deer along with some Russian boar too , The words One shot , one kill apply !
Varmint Hunter
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11 pages in and no mention of the exciting new offering from Federal? Their shiny new 7mm Backcountry. To hear marketing on it it's supposed to be the next greatest thing
I was waiting for the two most famous long range cartridges:
1. The 6.5 Manbun
2. .223 w/77TMK
MuzzleBreak
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For a new gun last year I went with the .300 WinMag. I have a .300 RUM that I love and it is a shooter. It shoots hand loads.
I like my SigCross in .300 WinMag. I do plan on buying a .300 PRC barrel for my Cross maybe later this year. A 6.5 CM is in the works cause I love dinging plate
As opinions vary get what "you" want. Since you do not reload yet, I would look at ammo availability in your area. Friend of mine got a CVA 300 PRC at Christmas that's shooting sub MOA with Berger 205 box ammo.
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I like my SigCross in .300 WinMag. I do plan on buying a .300 PRC barrel for my Cross maybe later this year. A 6.5 CM is in the works cause I love dinging plate
As opinions vary get what "you" want. Since you do not reload yet, I would look at ammo availability in your area. Friend of mine got a CVA 300 PRC at Christmas that's shooting sub MOA with Berger 205 box ammo.
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Love to help fellow hunters/shooters.
7 prc is a great choice. 280 AI offers less recoil, but a little less velocity with the heavier bullets. Also typically holds one more cartridge, sometimes two in the magazine than the magnums. I'll try to post recoil comparisons and ammo availability/cost info today if I get a chance.
A 6.5 AND a similar 30 cal magnum is a great option IF you want two guns. A switch barrel in particular is very slick. However, for the one rifle hunter/target shooter a 7 mm magnum is one of the best options with balanced recoil, trajectory/wind drift, and on game performance. Nothing else comes close IMO.
In fact, I've been hunting and shooting with a 7 Rem Mag Fierce Edge since they came out more than 10 years ago. If I was buying today, it'd be a 7 PRC. There MIGHT be other cartridges that are as good a choice for you, but none better IMO.
A 6.5 AND a similar 30 cal magnum is a great option IF you want two guns. A switch barrel in particular is very slick. However, for the one rifle hunter/target shooter a 7 mm magnum is one of the best options with balanced recoil, trajectory/wind drift, and on game performance. Nothing else comes close IMO.
In fact, I've been hunting and shooting with a 7 Rem Mag Fierce Edge since they came out more than 10 years ago. If I was buying today, it'd be a 7 PRC. There MIGHT be other cartridges that are as good a choice for you, but none better IMO.
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280 AI - 13 loads - $2.04 to 5.05 a round
www.midwayusa.com
7 PRC - 21 loads - $2.85 to 7.00 a round
www.midwayusa.com
280 Ackley Improved Ammo for Sale | MidwayUSA
Shop 280 Remington Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder at MidwayUSA! We carry a wide selection of 280 Remington Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder at the best prices!
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7 PRC - 21 loads - $2.85 to 7.00 a round
7mm PRC Ammo for Sale | MidwayUSA
Shop 7mm PRC ammunition at MidwayUSA from brands like Hornady.
www.midwayusa.com
As far as a 280 AI rifle, I've been tempted to buy one of these https://weatherby.com/store/model-307-alpine-ct/, but since my last rifle purchase hasn't even arrived yet, my spousal unit says I can't lol.
It's only 6.1 lbs bare, so the lesser recoil of the 280 AI would be an advantage. 280 AI has a good reputation for hand loading and will do better with lighter bullets than the 7 PRC which will further reduce recoil. For target shooting and elk inside 600 yds it's got plenty of jam!
****, now I want one too…
It's only 6.1 lbs bare, so the lesser recoil of the 280 AI would be an advantage. 280 AI has a good reputation for hand loading and will do better with lighter bullets than the 7 PRC which will further reduce recoil. For target shooting and elk inside 600 yds it's got plenty of jam!
****, now I want one too…
memtb
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I found this interesting…..and very misleading!
I opened the attachment, and found their write-up and data laughable!
Nowhere is the firearm weight mentioned……as this is a key component in felt recoil computation. The included article also stated that recoil at or above 30 ft/ lbs as "massive" recoil……again laughable. My wife's "non braked" hunting rifle is at 39 ft/lbs. felt recoil which she shoots pretty darn good…….and she ain't a linebacker in the NFL!
Perhaps for some of today's shooters…..30 ft/lbs may be considered "massive". Perhaps this "new breed" of shooters would be more at home on a golf course! memtb
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You already know his reviews by the "happy face" or "scowl" on his face in the opening promo scene as the snapshot on what is to come.
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