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<blockquote data-quote="AkBirder300" data-source="post: 2664698" data-attributes="member: 112870"><p>I sold my 280AI for several reasons. But The first was that it just did not perform with a short barrel and I was impressed compared to what a 6.5 PRC could offer in a short barrel. </p><p></p><p>Personally I find short actions, short barrels and short fat cartridges to be a better combination ballistically and aesthetically. I have an 18" 6.5PRC and a 26" 300 win mag. Different goals and uses for each. I prefer a longer barrel on my long actions. </p><p></p><p>You might consider posting your long action here and try trading for a magnum bolt face. A WSM, SAUM, PRC or even Sherman could be better suited to your velocity goals with a short barrel compared to a standard bolt face long action.</p><p></p><p>After going down the custom road twice I think it's all about setting a reasonable velocity goal and then matching cartridge, barrel and powder to make sure it's achievable.</p><p></p><p>I will also add, DO NOT TRUST ALL LOAD DATA. Go to the manufacturer. People love to hotrod the 280AI all the time, I had some crazy pressure using folks starting loads with some of the copper mono bullets.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AkBirder300, post: 2664698, member: 112870"] I sold my 280AI for several reasons. But The first was that it just did not perform with a short barrel and I was impressed compared to what a 6.5 PRC could offer in a short barrel. Personally I find short actions, short barrels and short fat cartridges to be a better combination ballistically and aesthetically. I have an 18” 6.5PRC and a 26” 300 win mag. Different goals and uses for each. I prefer a longer barrel on my long actions. You might consider posting your long action here and try trading for a magnum bolt face. A WSM, SAUM, PRC or even Sherman could be better suited to your velocity goals with a short barrel compared to a standard bolt face long action. After going down the custom road twice I think it’s all about setting a reasonable velocity goal and then matching cartridge, barrel and powder to make sure it’s achievable. I will also add, DO NOT TRUST ALL LOAD DATA. Go to the manufacturer. People love to hotrod the 280AI all the time, I had some crazy pressure using folks starting loads with some of the copper mono bullets. [/QUOTE]
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