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<blockquote data-quote="Buttermilk" data-source="post: 729903" data-attributes="member: 5262"><p>I'm shooting a 30-280 AI from a 15" MGM bbl. This barrel will do 2750 FPS with 165's. I've only shot game out to just under 300 yds with it. Some day hope to get to 500 yds.</p><p></p><p>I also currently have a 280 AI MGM bbl. Only have 20 rds down the tube on this one but it's already shot sub-MOA at 200 yds. This is my second 280AI bbl. First one was accurate for a T/C Encore handgun, shooting very close to 1/2 to 2/3's MOA with select loads.</p><p></p><p>Of the rounds you've listed, I might lean towards the 284 Win. Had one of those and it was accurate at 200 yards, with a couple of select loads doing just over an inch at that distance. That round would push 140's to 2700 fps in my barrel, and Berger 168 VLD's to 2554 FPS (throated so the 168's base of bullet was at the neck/shoulder junction).</p><p></p><p>My 284 Win barrel had it's best accuracy/velocity with 139/140's using VV150 powder, and with the Berger 168 VLD, I used RL-17.</p><p></p><p>My 280AI was faster and just as accurate.</p><p></p><p>Never had an issue with unburnt powder out the end of the barrel. Most of my barrels were 15" long, and now have one that is 16.5" and another on the way that is 16.5" in length.</p><p></p><p>With your 18" length, shouldn't have any issues with powder.</p><p></p><p>Me personally, I'd prefer the Burris 3x-12x AO scope for out to 500 yds. That's what I now use on all my T/C Encore barrels.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Rog</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buttermilk, post: 729903, member: 5262"] I'm shooting a 30-280 AI from a 15" MGM bbl. This barrel will do 2750 FPS with 165's. I've only shot game out to just under 300 yds with it. Some day hope to get to 500 yds. I also currently have a 280 AI MGM bbl. Only have 20 rds down the tube on this one but it's already shot sub-MOA at 200 yds. This is my second 280AI bbl. First one was accurate for a T/C Encore handgun, shooting very close to 1/2 to 2/3's MOA with select loads. Of the rounds you've listed, I might lean towards the 284 Win. Had one of those and it was accurate at 200 yards, with a couple of select loads doing just over an inch at that distance. That round would push 140's to 2700 fps in my barrel, and Berger 168 VLD's to 2554 FPS (throated so the 168's base of bullet was at the neck/shoulder junction). My 284 Win barrel had it's best accuracy/velocity with 139/140's using VV150 powder, and with the Berger 168 VLD, I used RL-17. My 280AI was faster and just as accurate. Never had an issue with unburnt powder out the end of the barrel. Most of my barrels were 15" long, and now have one that is 16.5" and another on the way that is 16.5" in length. With your 18" length, shouldn't have any issues with powder. Me personally, I'd prefer the Burris 3x-12x AO scope for out to 500 yds. That's what I now use on all my T/C Encore barrels. Regards, Rog [/QUOTE]
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