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geesal
01-20-2020, 11:43 PM
Just ordered a Long Range Hunter in 280AI. What’s everyones thoughts on the LRH

Robinhood
01-21-2020, 01:15 AM
Don't have one but i think if I were to buy a hunting rifle, that would be it

Coastal
01-21-2020, 12:04 PM
I have the older LRH in 300 Win Mag. I like it alot. Very accurate, heavy but not so heavy you can't hunt with it. The previous owner of my rifle had the factory muzzlebrake removed and put a bigger 3 slot muzzlebrake on there and it works really well at reducing recoil and taming the 300. My rifle really likes 200 grain ELD-X bullets and regularly shoots 5 shot groups from 1/2"-3/4".

Apollo117
01-21-2020, 12:33 PM
I would take a hard look at the Savage 110 Ultralite if it's in your budget. Similar to the LRH, but about two pounds lighter. I'll always take a lighter hunting rifle given the option.

want2ride
01-26-2020, 01:11 AM
I got an older 7mm RM Long Range Hunter and turned it into a 7mm Mauser. I love the feel, the cheek riser is nice, the accustock is nice and the weight makes it have very small amount of recoil.
It is a little heavy ish, desirable for a magnum or a stand rifle, but not sure you will need it with a 280ai, but the weight does make it more stable and thus better for a long range hunter.
If that is what you are looking for, you should love it!

95tigerbill
01-27-2020, 11:36 PM
Took mine (.300 Win) to the range yesterday and it shot this group at 100 yards. To say I am pleased is an understatement.

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Barneyhunts
03-22-2020, 04:03 PM
Just ordered a Long Range Hunter in 280AI. What’s everyones thoughts on the LRH
I have one in 260 Rem. I like the rifle but, I had problems loading the center feed magazine when I had a low mounted scope. I changed it to a detachable magazine using Savage parts and that fixed the problem for me. It is an accurate rifle. I use it hunting from a stand.