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<blockquote data-quote="CCAguns" data-source="post: 2665017" data-attributes="member: 15399"><p>I built a 280AI in the mid 1980's after winning a raffle for Ackley's shop. After sending my Rem 700 to Ackley, I was told the original barrel was very concentric. He recommended a crown job rather than the barrel replacement I had planned. Instead of the 24" bbl I planned, I received the 21" original barrel due to the crown job. It is extremely accurate, possibly enhanced by stiffness. I chrony 2900 fps with 160gr NP's & 3140 fps with 240hr Nosler AB's. I've been shooting this rifle for 37 years and it is still quite accurate - probably more so than me. I'm easily getting 7-8 reloads per casing with R-P cases. Considering the difference in length between short & long actions, I think too much is credited to the short action. Plus, I can stuff 5 rounds in the magazine we'll if needed. My longest shot was on a doe blackbuck at 700 yards with 4 witnesses. The landowner asked us to "clean out the does." I realize luck played a large part in making the shot, but my practice at 500 yards sure played a part. The 280AI in a short barrel is for real!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CCAguns, post: 2665017, member: 15399"] I built a 280AI in the mid 1980’s after winning a raffle for Ackley’s shop. After sending my Rem 700 to Ackley, I was told the original barrel was very concentric. He recommended a crown job rather than the barrel replacement I had planned. Instead of the 24” bbl I planned, I received the 21” original barrel due to the crown job. It is extremely accurate, possibly enhanced by stiffness. I chrony 2900 fps with 160gr NP’s & 3140 fps with 240hr Nosler AB’s. I’ve been shooting this rifle for 37 years and it is still quite accurate - probably more so than me. I’m easily getting 7-8 reloads per casing with R-P cases. Considering the difference in length between short & long actions, I think too much is credited to the short action. Plus, I can stuff 5 rounds in the magazine we’ll if needed. My longest shot was on a doe blackbuck at 700 yards with 4 witnesses. The landowner asked us to “clean out the does.” I realize luck played a large part in making the shot, but my practice at 500 yards sure played a part. The 280AI in a short barrel is for real! [/QUOTE]
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