I'm surprised there was enough meat in that barrel to clean up the 280 AI chamber. - dan
280 AI - Does anyone else shoot this wildcat.
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I'm surprised there was enough meat in that barrel to clean up the 280 AI chamber. - dan
He is talking about the chamber, not the bore.
pete dobinson
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The 284 win has a rebated rim, the case body is a bigger diameter than the 280 AI.
gobigorgohome
Regular
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- Saskatchewan
Maybe this was said before and I didn't find it.... the 280 ackley improved is no longer a "wild cat", it was SAAMI spec'd in 2007 by nosler. That's why it can be readily found with both factory ammo and factory clambering.
That aside. I own a standard 280 rem and have taken 2 elk and a moose with it and it's worked extremely well. My brother bought the reamer and is currently doing a 280ai. So as soon as I find a LEFT HANDED rem 700 stainless long action as a donor, I too will go to a 280ai. And it'll be even better than my standard 280!
That aside. I own a standard 280 rem and have taken 2 elk and a moose with it and it's worked extremely well. My brother bought the reamer and is currently doing a 280ai. So as soon as I find a LEFT HANDED rem 700 stainless long action as a donor, I too will go to a 280ai. And it'll be even better than my standard 280!
Correct. - dan
pete dobinson
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Courtenay BC.
Lol, I never looked at the date.
People get Bored �� LOL RJ
While the 280AI is a good cartridge, it does require on to handload to keep it fed. It's a fringe chambering at best.
Based on that fact alone, it will never replace the 30-06 in popularity. Guess again and best be cutting down on the gummie intake.
I've got a 280 AI for a couple reasons.
I sold my Ed Brown Savanah in 280 Remington and regretted doing so.
After selling I was sitting on several hundred 280 Remington cases and close to 100 rounds of loaded 280 Remington.
Solution? Easy.
Buy the Ed Brown clone in 280 AI built by Legendary Arms.
It digests and fireforms 280 cases like a dream.
One pronghorn to it's credit so far.
As others have said the 280 AI is a handloaders round but if you're set then it's a great project.
I sold my Ed Brown Savanah in 280 Remington and regretted doing so.
After selling I was sitting on several hundred 280 Remington cases and close to 100 rounds of loaded 280 Remington.
Solution? Easy.
Buy the Ed Brown clone in 280 AI built by Legendary Arms.
It digests and fireforms 280 cases like a dream.
One pronghorn to it's credit so far.
As others have said the 280 AI is a handloaders round but if you're set then it's a great project.
Weatherby Fan
CGN Regular
- Location
- Maple Ridge,BC,Canada
The 280 Ackley is an outstanding hunting cartridge, years back you could say it was a Hand loaders cartridge but today with several Nosler (6) factory options, Federal has 4 loaded options, Hornady has 1 and 1 more on the way, Weatherby also going to load factory ammo, It’s becoming more mainstream.
One of my favourite hunting cartridges, my custom 280AI is what I grab most when heading out the door.
One of my favourite hunting cartridges, my custom 280AI is what I grab most when heading out the door.
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The 280 Ackley is an outstanding hunting cartridge, years back you could say it was a Hand loaders cartridge but today with several Nosler (6) factory options, Federal has 4 loaded options, Hornady has 1 and 1 more on the way, Weatherby also going to load factory ammo, It’s becoming more mainstream.
One of my favourite hunting cartridges, my custom 280AI is what I grab most when heading out the door.
Where can you find factory loaded these days?
What’s asking price?
Weatherby Fan
CGN Regular
- Location
- Maple Ridge,BC,Canada
I found some at Cabelas, Nechako Sports, Italian Sporting Goods, Corlanes, Canadian Tire Langley, Reliable Sporting Goods, Precision Optics.
Price ranges from $70-$110
Most gun shops dont carry it, it is not a common cartridge. Hence the reloading comments. Glad you have your commercial ammo sorted. - dan
