280AI

[sask boy]

Well it seems that all the details have now been worked out and I will be calling RMR tomorrow or Saturday & my new rifle should be on its way.
I do not think the RMR could get any busier than they are right now as it took over a month to get back to me on the pricing. But that is okay as it has been a nasty winter here and the cold is not letting up so I can not go out and play anyways :evil:.
With pricing the way it is this is definitely going to be my last custom job.
My pension cheques are basically just letting us make ends meet!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

Good for you, Dan. I just picked out a new FN for a build this afternoon. I'll see if things move any faster for me. (Hint: don't bet on it.)

 

[gerry]

Looking forward to seeing it and seeing how load development goes for you.

 

[sask boy]

Thanks guys, I will be keeping you in the loop .
Mike what is going to be your next build :wink:?

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

Mike what is going to be your next build :wink:?

Blessings,
Dan

Two on the go at present--8X68S and either a 6.5X68S or a .358 Norma Magnum. The latter should be locked in by early next week.

 

[sask boy]

Mike those are both Cool calibres looking forward to progress reports.
Have a great weekend!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[SJB358]

Very cool Dan. Can't wait to see that 280. RMR builds some beautiful rifles!

Mike, I am also looking forward to your upcoming builds. All of them sound real neat. I love them oddballs.

 

[DrMike]

And Dan's 280 AI is a very handsome rifle, even if someone did turn the bolt upside down.

 

[JD338]

That's great Dan.
I can't wait to see some picture and find out how she shoots.

JD338

 

[sask boy]

I might not get out to the range until April or May :evil:, it is ugly here right now I believe with the wind chill it is -38 :shock: and tomorrow with wind chill in the high minus 50s :twisted:.
Oh well I guess that is why we live in Igloos up here in the Great White North :mrgreen:.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[sask boy]

Well my new lady has been shipped :wink:. Today I spoke to the young smith (Travis) who built my rifle. I asked him if he built it to the old 40 degree spec of the Ackley or the Saami Nosler spec.Travis advised that Nosler built it to a tight chambered 280AI which is what all the 280AI should be built to. He advised that 280AI was once built to a 30 degree shoulder. That is something that I did not know.
Well anyways she should be home in a few days.
Now here is the conundrum 8) do I mount the Leuy VX6 2-12X42mm our the Leica 4.5-14X42mm?

Blessings,
Dan

 

[gerry]

Nice Dan, can't wait to see it

 

[sask boy]

gerry I will have photos posted as soon as the good Doctor can get them up :mrgreen:
I am not sure which scope will be on it.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[gerry]

I don't think there is a bad choice with those two, glad you are the one that has to decide between them

 

[DrMike]

Either scope will serve you well, Dan. I don't imagine you will be unhappy with either. I'll be looking for your pictures.

 

[JD338]

Dan,

Looking forward to seeing pictures.

JD338

 

[sask boy]

Well guess what just pulled up infront of my house 8) :shock:.
I am hoping there will be photos soon :mrgreen:

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

Well guess what just pulled up infront of my house 8) :shock:.
I am hoping there will be photos soon :mrgreen:

Blessings,
Dan

Yeah, but are you pleased?

 

[DrMike]

Here's a photo of Dan's 280 AI. All I have to say is that the bolt is still on the wrong side; otherwise, it looks quite nice.

 

[sask boy]

Yes Mike, I am a little excited now I have to make some decisions but they are good decisions.
I sent you a photo of her they placed the Talley lows on the rifle not knowing that they are for the Whelen and the Davaria.

Blessings,
Dan