280 ackley

[laker]

Im thinking about getting a 280 ackley. Do you think i should get a 26 inch barrel or a 24 inch barrel? What are your favorite loads for the 280 ackley?

 

[JD338]

I am getting 3019 fps with the 160 gr AB and 3250 fps with the
140 gr AB in a 24" Hart barrel.
RL22 is the powder for the 280AI.

JD338

 

[DDP]

I split the difference and went with a 25" Lilja #3 on my .280AI. I get 3400 with the 120 NBT (62.5gr RE19) and just under 3200 with the 140 NBT (62.5gr RE22)... I haven't shot any other bullets out of mine. Both are extremely accurate with 100yd 5-shot groups usually going in the .75" range and sub 2" groups at 200 are the norm. Good luck with your build, the .280AI will not dissapoint.

 

[Powerstroke]

JD,

I must have not been a good boy this year. I asked Santa to hit your place first and pick that .280AI up.....then drop it off here on his way by......no luck though

 

[JD338]

Thats why its in the safe. :lol: I noticed that the dogs were nawing on something in the back 40... :shock:

JD338