Jaredpilot
FNG
I have been hunting with a Remington 700 5R 308 for the past six years. Most of my hunting is high mountain Mule Deer in the Northwest. Yes, the Remington gun mentioned above is probably the worst choice ever with it's heavy bull barrel. It's an incredible rifle but clearly not meant for the style of hunting I generally do.
I have finally decided enough is enough and I am in the market for a new light weight hunting rifle. I do not want to much recoil since this rifle will be under 6 lbs and therefore feel the .308 or 280 AI is my best choice. I have narrowed down my choice to either a Tikka T3X lite in .308 or Kimber Montana or Subalpine in either 280 AI or .308. I am leaning toward a Kimber but all the research I can find on the 280 AI does not provide me much info. So I am asking those of you with more experience, what are the pros and cons of the 280 AI? Why would you choose the 280 AI over the .308?
I know finding factory ammo for the 280 AI is limited and I have only seen Nosler Trophy Bond in 150gr in the stores. Although I could reload, I probably will not do so for a few years. However, I do want to buy a rifle I will use for all big game for the foreseeable future (Deer, Elk, Bear) etc... I do not see myself buying another rifle anytime soon which is why I am leaning towards the quality of the Kimber.
Thanks for your input and advise.
I have finally decided enough is enough and I am in the market for a new light weight hunting rifle. I do not want to much recoil since this rifle will be under 6 lbs and therefore feel the .308 or 280 AI is my best choice. I have narrowed down my choice to either a Tikka T3X lite in .308 or Kimber Montana or Subalpine in either 280 AI or .308. I am leaning toward a Kimber but all the research I can find on the 280 AI does not provide me much info. So I am asking those of you with more experience, what are the pros and cons of the 280 AI? Why would you choose the 280 AI over the .308?
I know finding factory ammo for the 280 AI is limited and I have only seen Nosler Trophy Bond in 150gr in the stores. Although I could reload, I probably will not do so for a few years. However, I do want to buy a rifle I will use for all big game for the foreseeable future (Deer, Elk, Bear) etc... I do not see myself buying another rifle anytime soon which is why I am leaning towards the quality of the Kimber.
Thanks for your input and advise.