What is the effective range of a 280 Remington?

280 produces optimum performance with 150 to 162 grain bullets. Deep penetrating projectiles such as the 150 grain Scirocco, 154 grain InterBond or 160 grain Nosler Partition give excellent results on both light and tough medium game out to ranges exceeding 300 yards.

What is a 280 Remington compared to?

280 Remington shoots about as flat as the . 270 Winchester. It shoots flatter than the . 30-06, so is probably an ideal compromise between the two, at least on game up to elk in size.

How fast is a 280 Remington?

. 280 Remington

Bullet mass/type	Velocity	Energy
120 gr (8 g) SP	3,112 ft/s (949 m/s)	2,581 ft⋅lbf (3,499 J)
140 gr (9 g) HP	2,839 ft/s (865 m/s)	2,506 ft⋅lbf (3,398 J)
154 gr (10 g) SP	2,825 ft/s (861 m/s)	2,730 ft⋅lbf (3,700 J)
168 gr (11 g) HPBT	2,723 ft/s (830 m/s)	2,767 ft⋅lbf (3,752 J)

Is a 280 good for elk?

280 is one of the two or three best all-around big-game cartridges available. Layne Simpson has called it “the . 30/06 without the recoil,” and he’s right. The best bullet weights are 140, 160, and 175.

Is the 280 Remington dead?

280 Rem, then yes, it’s dead. But if you’re talking about rifles still used every year to hunt with, then it’s very much alive.

Is 280 Remington good for moose?

280 Remington is UNDERKILL for moose hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

Is a 280 good for elk hunting?

Veteran member. Shoot a 280 a bunch. If your rifle likes 160 partitions, they will work well. For elk I have used Rem 150 gr corelokts, Fed Premium 150 Nosler Partition, and Barnes 145 LRX, all worked well.

Is a 280 good for deer hunting?

Yes, the . 280 Remington is A GOOD CHOICE for whitetail deer hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

What can you hunt with a 280 Remington?

280 Remington As Goldilocks It can be loaded with everything from 100-grain Sierra Hollow Points to 195-grain Berger Elite Hunters. It’s at its best with 140- to 175-grain projectiles. This variety makes it adequate for everything from wood chucks and coyotes to moose and brown bears.

Is the 280 Remington a good gun?

Ultimately, the .280 showed an irrelevant 20-50fps gain in velocity over the .270 in barrels of equal length with 140 to 150 grain bullets. The true strength of the .280 was its ability to utilize longer, sleek 160-162 grain bullets. By 2000, much of the popularity of the .280 Remington had once again waned.

What is the rifling twist on a 280 Rem Remington?

Manufacturers have never settled on one rifling twist for the 280 Rem. Some use 1-10, some 1-9, and a few 1-8. The 1-10 runs on the ragged edge of stability with bullets longer than about 160-grains. Twist is a tough number to nail down because it is bullet length, not weight, that influences stability.

What is the difference between a 270 and 280 caliber?

What is the best bullet weight for a 280 gauge?

Clearly the 140 grain bullet has become the most popular weight for the .280. In addition, there is one load with a 150 grain pointed Core-Lokt bullet at 2,890 fps. The old 165 grain RN bullet at 2,820 fps is also still available.