Well in years past I thought I was doing myself a favor by purchasing commonly chambered calibers (30 cal, .22 cal). However with this stupid craze going on I've found myself with 2 rifles that are poised to go with me on a western hunt this fall and I have no ammo for them.
This has caused me to begin researching some other calibers ( that and its been 2 weeks since I bought a rifle). I'm becoming increasingly interested in the .270 and 280 AI. I've read that the .280 will effectively mimic the ballistics of much larger magnum calibers while using less powder and having less felt recoil.
My main question is, with the opportunity to purchase either caliber what would be the best option? I'm a hand loader so the Ackley doesn't scare me as far as loading/brass etc.
Just curious to get others opinions that have had one or they other. The platform I'll get either of them in will be a light weight mountain rifle for back packing.
TIA
This has caused me to begin researching some other calibers ( that and its been 2 weeks since I bought a rifle). I'm becoming increasingly interested in the .270 and 280 AI. I've read that the .280 will effectively mimic the ballistics of much larger magnum calibers while using less powder and having less felt recoil.
My main question is, with the opportunity to purchase either caliber what would be the best option? I'm a hand loader so the Ackley doesn't scare me as far as loading/brass etc.
Just curious to get others opinions that have had one or they other. The platform I'll get either of them in will be a light weight mountain rifle for back packing.
TIA