TXHUNTER338
AH senior member
Has anyone here had any experience with the .280 in Africa ?
Hi, TXHUNTER338. I did my first safari to Africa with a old Ruger 77 that was rebarreled to 280AI. This firearm and calibre has never let me down and it has taken many red deer at extended range (400+m). I have also taken wild Bovine Bulls (Cattle) with the 280AI.
In Africa I took a range of plains game including Gemsbuck, Kudu, Wildebeest and Waterbuck. The 280 is a very good calibre for plains game and pleasant to shoot. I load mine with 160gn accubonds. For long range I use 150 gn ballistic tip.
You will not go wrong with a 280.