280AI Rebuild

[nhenry]

All done!

 

[RL338]

Sharp rifle!

 

[TackDriver284]

Looks sweet, let us know how she shoots.

 

[JD338]

Looks great. What bullet are you going to use?

JD338

 

[TackDriver284]

Looks great. What bullet are you going to use?

JD338

Looks like Accubonds in that saddle.

 

[JD338]

Looks like Accubonds in that saddle.

Yup. 140, 150 or 160's?

JD338

 

[nhenry]

Yup. 140, 150 or 160's?

JD338

Those are just some factory trophy grade 140gr ABs.

I’ll build up a load for this season with 120gr ttsx and H100V if I get the opportunity

 

[Blkram]

If that Nosler ammo shoots well and you take a few animals with it, it may find you already have a winner!
That is of course until you take a few elk with those 160 gr ABs!

 

[sako2]

Sharp looking rifle

 

[DrMike]

Very handsome piece. A rifle that anyone would be proud to carry.

 

[EOD Diver]

That's a great looking rig! Can't wait to hear your range report!
V/R,
Joe

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Fine looking made for business rifle. Dan.

 

[nhenry]

I took it to the range on Sunday and found that it had good potential. It didn't initially like the 140gr AB that I had for it, but groups started to tighten up as the barrel broke in, I think. After I was done wasting the expensive ammo, I shot some 280 Rem trophy copper I had in the bag (the bottom left group). All groups are labeled if anyone is interested in it. Yes they're all over the board, I apologize.

 

[TackDriver284]

Nice, seems the last left bottom group did much better. I'm sure once you get those brass fireformed, you will see those groups tighten up once you start reloading.
What your plan?

 

[nhenry]

Nice, seems the last left bottom group did much better. I'm sure once you get those brass fireformed, you will see those groups tighten up once you start reloading.
What your plan?

Going to load for it when I get my press set up in the next few weeks. Like I said, it shows a lot of potential. Hopefully it drives tacks when load development is over with.

 

[AFG270]

Beautiful rifle, Noah! It will be fine, just keep shooting it.

 

[phil]

Is that trick photography? The bolt is on the wrong side

 

[RL338]

I like to get 50 rounds in a new barrel as it will likely speed up. Then get serious with load work up.

 

[Gun nut]

Nice! Congratulations on a fine rifle.
Duane

 

[JD338]

You are well on your way. When my 280AI was picked up from the gunsmith, he said it would take up to 200 rounds to bring out the true potential and he was right. She shoots lights out.
It's only going to get better.

JD338