Tag: 280 Remington

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The Strange Case of the Missing 7mm/06 Ackley Improved Part II

I’m pretty sure, we won’t be seeing the substance of “Practical Dope on the Big Bores” popping up on a blog any time soon. The book was published at a time, 1948, when dedicated enthusiasts routinely created wildcat cartridges, made their own bullets, experimented with powder types, and poked and…...

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The Strange Case of the Missing 7mm/06 Ackley Improved Part I

11/08/2020 Finally, summer gear and equipment is stowed, winter gear and equipment is staged. After two light snow flurries, the official start of winter in Maine is a mere formality. Charcoal gray skies, bone chilling temperatures and air heavy with humidity suggests a season of heavy snow lies ahead. It…...

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Winchester's Model 70 Featherweight 280 Rem Part I

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Manufactured Browning – Portugal Item# 535200227 Type Bolt Action Caliber 280 Remington Capacity 5+1 Barrel Length 22″ Rifling 1:10 RH Weight 7 Lbs 0 Oz Overall Length 42 3/4″ Stock Grade I Black Walnut Barreled Action Matte Blue Steel Length of Pull 13 3/4″ Drop at…...