I have .284 Partitions with a cannelure that were listed as overruns versus seconds. My research found they were probably overruns for Federal. My research also found that the cannelure is cut into the jacket versus crimped. The cannelure on mine are smooth. No crimp looking grooves. I hope...
My one box of Nosler 280 AI looks like the one on the right in ridge runner's picture. Thank you everyone for contributing information.
The head stamp brass on the left looks counterfeit at best (just a thought). I would definitely be interested if Nosler approves that lack of quality in the...
Thank you for all the replies.
The post about the poor quality prepped Nosler brass concerns me. I have a box that I paid a high price for. I haven't gone through them yet. Disturbing for sure. I was hoping a Noser Rep/ Moderator would chime in as to why their brass is not available for...
Thank you SJB.
Are you guys good with my choice of H4831SC in both the 22" and 24"? I think I read some information on a guy getting good accurate speeds in a 22" with RL-22(?).
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I have the 280 AI bug for sure. I think if I go 24", it will be the sporter taper vs the heavy sporter. The difference in the Criterion barrel weight between the two is 2.95 lbs and 3.34 lbs.
I already have Nosler prepped brass (new), powder, dies, primers and bullets.
Nimrod, thank you for your knowledge. I'm hoping that a hand lapped Criterion match barrel won't be "slow." I have read about slow barrels but they were mainly factory Tikka rifles. I really have no idea why I'm bent on the 280 AI other than just because I can. I reload and am set up for it...
I believe from research that 24" is ideal. However, I'd like to have the barrel in 22" to put on my 116 WW that currently sits in a B&C Medalist with a Zeiss HD5 3-15x50.
Main bullets to be used would be 150 BT's and AB's and 160 AB's (Reloads with on hand H4831SC). Will this 22" 8.5 twist...