.280 Rem "experts" wanted

[ghost stalker]

i own a 280rem and it is deadly accurate. killed a dozen whitetail and a few mulies with it. all one shot, drop where they stood shots.. as for elk.. it will do the job well with a fairly well placed bullet. i hit an elk this fall, running in the shoulder. busted the shoulder good but it didn't stop him.it wasn't a real big bull but lost sucks. 1 use factory 140gr remington core- lock. killed deer at over 300yds and at 50yds. don't know if it helps you asa you intend to reload, but what the hell. kicks less than the 06 and has the same knock-down power on a deer, with a lighter, flatter bullet. "at least in my opinion". i've owned em' both and like the 280 more for the deer.

i did buy a 300win mag for elk and moose though...mind you i intend to hunt elk and moose every year at loger range and less than perfect circumstances than i'd like.
best of luck to you.