Only 1 Rifle selection?

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It might help if you list the calibers you have

This! It is hard to provide recommendations when we do not know the inventory of rifles/cartridges or if a gap is being filled.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I see the advantages of a 7saum over a 7PRC. I don't see the advantages of a 280ai over a 7PRC.

My vote would be a for a 7saum in a medium action.

 

[xsn10s]

30-06

LOL I can't believe I forgot about the 30-06. That was my choice for the last 30 years for big game hunting out to 400 yards. And my good old Winchester FWT 30-06 has filled that bill very well. But recently I needed more range so I opted for a Remingtom 700 7mm RM with 1-8" twist. I'll load 180 gr bullets from 2800 fps to 2850 fps depending on the accuracy. That should mimic the recoil of my current 30-06 180 gr load recoil. And I can always load hotter if needed or desired.

 

[264WM]

264 WM with 30" Shelen barrel 1 in 8 twist, 160gr Woodleigh PPSN 3267FPS and 85gr HP at 3824fps. Moose to mice. LOL

 

[Longtine88]

7mm saum in LA would be cool. Then again if you like chambering barrels then go 28 Nosler. My personal favorite is 7 saum. But my 28 noslers are my bad girls i would t take home to mother.

 

[79m1a-texas]

"It might help if you list the calibers you have:"
5.56, 6brai, 6GT, 6.5x284, .284, .308, 300WM, 300BO, 300 Dakota, 338 LM

 

[VLD Pilot]

Lots of options here. I'm also thinking the .284 caliber. While I do agree on the 280 AI, the .284 win is another great option. Over looked obviously on this thread mostly but more than capable of handling an Elk out to half a mile. 7 PRC is another. Hard to beat the performance of the heavier 7mm bullets. 160-180 are ideal for the needs of the OP

 

[79m1a-texas]

Have it narrowed down between 2 calibers: the 280AI and the 6.5PRC necked up to 7mm. Both are short actions, but different bolt face. Appears that the 7-6.5 PRC has about +4g of case capacity. Would be rolling my own rounds, so buying factory is not a concern. Any draw backs other than securing the 7-6.5 reamer?

 

[VLD Pilot]

Have it narrowed down between 2 calibers: the 280AI and the 6.5PRC necked up to 7mm. Both are short actions, but different bolt face. Appears that the 7-6.5 PRC has about +4g of case capacity. Would be rolling my own rounds, so buying factory is not a concern. Any draw backs other than securing the 7-6.5 reamer?

If your going with a SA, the 6.5 PRC is the one to go with. The 280AI is a LA cartridge.

 

[Old Rooster]

If it were me making that decision I would stick to a 30 caliber choice.
No other caliber has the bullet weight choice's 30 caliber has as well as availability.
I shoot a 300 win mag and 300 weatherby mag and would love to have a 300 prc.
Have friends that love their 300 Remington Ultra Mags.
Just Old Rooster's opinion

 

[VLD Pilot]

Lots of options from 6.5 thru 7.62 caliber. Standard thru magnum, short and long actions. Recoil is one thing that needs to be considered using heavy bullets in magnum cartridges. Some don't mind heavy recoil while some just can't shoot them. Lots of things to consider but definitely a lot of great options

 

[asd9055]

My ALL time favorite NA and Africa Plains Game, 300WBY! But I am stuck in the mid 20th century.

 

[longrangehunterII]

If you're interested in a 280 AI I have a Jarrett Rifle in a McMillan Sako Hunter stock with 500 rounds through it. Comes with a Murphy Precision Titanium 30 moa piccatiny base or the Talley bases it came with.

Two tunes: 175 Nosler Partition and a 150 BT, both shoot lights out.

Kenny Jarrett built more 280 AI's than any other player out there. He made the round popular before it was ever popular on here over twenty years ago.

 

[yobuck]

My ALL time favorite NA and Africa Plains Game, 300WBY! But I am stuck in the mid 20th century.

Not a bad place at all to be stuck at. lol