I am thinking of getting a New Rifle, a Ruger, model 77, in a 280 Remington. My friends are saying I should get it in a 270 Winchester. WHY?
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I am thinking of getting a New Rifle, a Ruger, model 77, in a 280 Remington. My friends are saying I should get it in a 270 Winc
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Muzzle velocity/Muzzle energy for the .280 is about 3000 fps/2777 at 100 yds those numbers are 2804/2427
200 yds 2617/2113, 300 yds 2437/1833
For the .270 the numbers in the same order are:Muzzle 3060/2702 100 yds 2851/2345 200 yds 2651/2028 and 300 yds 2460/1746
These are using the low end Hornady loads. For the light magnum Hornady factory loads
.280 Muzzle 3110/2985, 100 yds 2909/2612
200 yds 2718/2279, 300 yds 2534/1981
.270 Muzzle 3100/2987, 100 yds 2900/2614
200 yds 2709/2280 300 yds 2525/1982
It's going to come down to personal preference. For those of us who really like the .270 (I am one) we will all think that our gun is better. I know a guy who swears by the .280 but he has numerous other character flaws, too. ;-)
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I've never owned or shot a .280, but I really like my .270 and have killed dozens of deer and hogs with it. It's easy on my shoulder, hits where I point it and kills what I point it at---can't ask for more than that. Bo gave some great ballistic info, and you probably won't go wrong with either caliber. Good hunting.
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