The .280 Remington, also known as the 7mm-06 Remington and 7mm Express Remington, was introduced in 1957 for the Remington model 740, 760, 721, and 725 rifles.

The .280 Remington holds its own just fine with the new short 7mm magnums, and with good loads is very close to the 7mm Remington Magnum in performance. It cannot do what the fastest 7mms will …

Jun 20, 2024 · We dive into the history and ballistics of the .280 Remington cartridge and try to figure out if the cartridge remains relevant today. The .280 Remington is limping along to extinction, which is …

Jul 7, 2021 · Here are 280 Remington Ballistics Charts along with history and other important info for this centerfire rifle cartridge.

Designed in the 1950's, and also known at various times in its history as the 7mm-06 (a wildcat) and the 7mm Express, the .280 is Remington's answer to the .270 Winchester.

Dec 9, 2025 · Near-magnum speed without the shoulder slap, the 280 Ackley Improved keeps shots flat and kills convincingly. On deer, steel, and long ridgelines, it earns every fan.

Oct 1, 2024 · Yes, the .280 Remington is a very good caliber, often overshadowed but possessing excellent ballistics, manageable recoil, and versatility for hunting medium to large game.

Not all rifle ammo is that flexible. The 280 Remington design was based on the iconic .30-06 cartridge, but it uses a smaller bullet. Instead of .308, the 280 bullet is .284 inches in diameter. The 280 round …

The .280 can drive the Barnes range of TSX projectiles at high velocities yet the light 120 grain TSX and Tipped TSX are the best choice for this cartridge when used on lean bodied deer.

Experience the exceptional power and accuracy of .280 Remington ammo, perfect for big game hunting and precision shooting. Palmetto State Armory offers a premium selection of .280 Remington …