280 ai

bearkilr said:
And a 22.5" bbl is a bit short to get the 280 AI to reach its potential. Some reloading manuals list their 280AI velocities with a 26" bbl, and the 7mmRM with a 24", Nosler being one, oddly enough.
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I find large barrels unwieldy in a hunting scenario, so I'd be perfectly happy with a factory length Tikka barrel, or even a few inches less. But I wouldn't be trying to duplicate a 7mm rem mag...
 
One can save a lot of hassle by having a 270 win, load it with magnum powder (Rl26, Norma MRP, vit 560) and get around 3050 with a 150 bullet and 2950 with a 160 from a 22.4 in barrel, slightly more form a 24. It is as simple as that, no need to scratch the head unless one really wants to use a 175 grains bullet.
 
mimile said:
One can save a lot of hassle by having a 270 win, load it with magnum powder (Rl26, Norma MRP, vit 560) and get around 3050 with a 150 bullet and 2950 with a 160 from a 22.4 in barrel, slightly more form a 24. It is as simple as that, no need to scratch the head unless one really wants to use a 175 grains bullet.
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You are Correct Sir BUT the 270 Winny is JUST not KOOL ! cou: RJ
 
Suther said:
$1300 for the stainless at Cabelas, can't imagine they're the best price in town either.

So $350 for a rechamber, plus a long action magazine and bolt stop I'm assuming? Not crazy expensive, less than half the price of a prefit IBI barrel... but $1650 for a tikka with a factory barrel feels kinda pricey...
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3 months ago i got a 30-06 left hand brand new for not $1050 with taxes. it was from a store and never fired but in left hand ...
 
BushCaddy said:
You guys just don't get it. A little less speed for 8 grains less powder. 7mm is a big fat dud
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Yeah and the 284 is a little slower for a little less powder....and the 7-08...and the 7 BR.........

There is no magic to the 280AI its just a brass tube of a certain size.
 
Slimbo said:
Yeah and the 284 is a little slower for a little less powder....and the 7-08...and the 7 BR.........

There is no magic to the 280AI its just a brass tube of a certain size.
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I find the 280ai is a great balance when you figure out velocity, powder capacity, brass life etc. I've had a few 7mm08 and there's certainly nothing wrong with them but the 280ai just checks more boxes for me.
I shot mine out to 934 yards last weekend. It really seems to excel with the 160-165 grain bullets which are nice and slippery and can still get decent velocity. My current load is the 165 gamechangers at 2925fps.
 
savagelh said:
I find the 280ai is a great balance when you figure out velocity, powder capacity, brass life etc. I've had a few 7mm08 and there's certainly nothing wrong with them but the 280ai just checks more boxes for me.
I shot mine out to 934 yards last weekend. It really seems to excel with the 160-165 grain bullets which are nice and slippery and can still get decent velocity. My current load is the 165 gamechangers at 2925fps.
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LOL how did your LR shoot turn out to be 934 yards ??? that's a ODD range ! What was your Target ? I have a FEW of the 165 Game changers to try in my 280AI and 7 PRC What load you using to push yours (280ai) out that Far ? RJ
 
and the real answer is , who cares, wildcat to factory elite
it's the best cartridge you wish for
Let's call it the
280 wild/improved
 
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