Which one and why, I also handload so ammo price is not a factor. Plan to use it for long range hunting and longe range plinking in general.
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Originally posted by Ecobeast View PostWhich one and why, I also handload so ammo price is not a factor. Plan to use it for long range hunting and longe range plinking in general.
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Depends on how much plinking. The STW is harder on barrels and harder on you. If it's straight long range hunting then the STW gets the nod. Add in alot of plinking and you will get more barrel life with the AI.
I had an STW and it was fine but if I was doing it over again now I'd probably also be looking hard at the 28 Nosler.
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Depends on the kind of long rang hunting you have in mind. Hiking or spot and stalk I would do the 280AI, more comfortable to pack and shoot in a lighter package. The 7STW in a heavier stock would be legit for long range plinking and blind style hunting, but you wouldn’t want to tote it around all day. I know from experience, 7mag in an ultralight rifle... sucks. STW is gonna pack a little more punch than 7mag, so there is no way I would want to endure that punishment.
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Split the difference
Originally posted by Ecobeast View PostWhich one and why, I also handload so ammo price is not a factor. Plan to use it for long range hunting and longe range plinking in general.
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Originally posted by RR 314 View PostSounds like you don't need some short and nimble truck gun. If you are cool with a long barrel (28+) then I would go with the STW. If you want to stick in the 24-26" range the .280AI makes sense. I have a couple .257 STWs, a 7mm STW and a plain ol' .280 Rem. (24"). The STWs shine with longer tubes. Slight advantage on brass availability/quality on the .280.
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A 280AI will do what a 7mag will do, but with a non-belted standard head case. I personally would opt for the 280AI unless you are talking past 1000 yds then I would be looking at either a 7STW, or 28 Nosler if not stepping up to the big 30s. My choice would be the 280AI as its just such a versatile round with a much longer barrel life and lower recoil which would make spotting misses and hits much easier at distance.
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Originally posted by ScottFW View PostWhy not split the difference and go with a 7 Rem Mag? It'll do 90% of what a 7mm STW will do with much greater ammo/reloading component availability and less cost. I was thinking along the same lines as you recently and ended up building a 7RM. Hard to beat the old standbys when it comes to practicality. Just my $.02.
I have a 28 Nosler and while it is definitely a long range hammer a 7rm is no slouch and only a couple hundred fps slower and ammo and brass is much cheaper and much much easier to find. My next purchase will be a 7rm.
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Originally posted by canny View PostA 280AI will do what a 7mag will do, but with a non-belted standard head case. I personally would opt for the 280AI unless you are talking past 1000 yds then I would be looking at either a 7STW, or 28 Nosler if not stepping up to the big 30s. My choice would be the 280AI as its just such a versatile round with a much longer barrel life and lower recoil which would make spotting misses and hits much easier at distance.
According to nosler load data, the 280 AI is about 150 FPS slower than a 7 mag, so no the 280 AI wont do what a 7 mag will and, add to the list that ammo is not everywhere and, if you shoot 280 in a pinch you will lose even more power, and 280 is not even as common as a 7 mag.
So i would have to go with the 7 rem mag guys
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