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Originally Posted by woohog1
Ok as far as terrain, Im hunting the backwoods hollers in Arkansas.
Yes, I do kinda want a new rifle. Basically does anyone on here have a .280, that wouldnt mind giving me some more info on it.
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rebarrel your '06 to .270.
You're really looking for a solution for what works. You're not gonna really gain anything, but you may know that.
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Originally Posted by squirrelyburt
The .270 and 30-06 are nearly identical, the .280 shoots flatter and faster and are more expensive. I own two 30-06, basically for the availability to fin rounds anywhere and in varying weights. Personally, I see the .280 as a "fad" round, but very effective. The '06 has been around for about 100 years now. I have two hunting partners who have the .280 and have had good results.
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eh, the .270 does shoot a bit flatter than the 06.
now, heres the simple truth of the matter, lighter bullets fired faster through brush have less of a chance of resisting deflection than a larger slower moving bullet.
Consider a new lever-gun, hell, if you really wanna be crazy about it pick up a Marlin in .45-70, that'll hammer anything deader than dead.
Thats the nature of hunting in the woods, honestly now, how many deer have you taken at more than 100 yards? None if you're really hunting in the woods.