Current Production 280AI Rifles

[Magsrgod]

Hey folks, back here because you guys have always been awesome and helpful! I want to pick up a 280AI to add to the collection and reloading setup. Ive currently found 3 production rifles I could tolerate chambered in 280ai.

Weatherby 307 - 1:9 Twist
Savage 110 - 1:9 Twist
Browning XB2 - 1:8 Twist

I actually landed on the 280ai after I talked myself out of getting a 7mm PRC. After doing extensive amounts of research I decided I wanted 1:8 twist to stabilize the heavier bullets. Lighter bullet duties I have my 270 I love.

So I dont really love the XBolt 2, especially the trims they offer the 280ai in. The Savage is OK, I don’t mind their rifles, I have 3 or so of them and they all shoot very well. The Weatherby is the one I’m the most interested in. For those who have own / owned 9 twist rates, do you wish you had an 8? Any other manufacturers making 280ai I’m missing?

 

[SJB358]

I’m all for 8 twist 7mms but unless you’re shooting bullets longer than the 180 ELD and similar you’ll be good with 9’s.

 

[JD338]

Don't overlook the Nosler M21 in 280 AI.

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As Scotty mentioned, unless you are shooting 180's, a 9t is more than adequate.

JD338

 

[Magsrgod]

Thank you, I think I would max out at 180 so I should be OK.

Going to roll the dice and try the new Weatherby 307. The CF one looks great, hopefully shoots just as well.

 

[JD338]

Thank you, I think I would max out at 180 so I should be OK.

Going to roll the dice and try the new Weatherby 307. The CF one looks great, hopefully shoots just as well.

The Weatherby 307 is a m700 action clone with many improvements. They are shooters.

JD338