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I had a 280AI built with a 28" Hart #4 contour with a 1:9 twist and chambered for the 160 accubonds. I had my smith chamber it to 3.5" oal and touching the rifling. I got outstanding results and have a 5 shot group that you could cover with a dime.... it's running about 3150 fps through the...

Thanks for the info lefty, what is the difference between the 28 nobler and the standard 7mm ballistically. I have a 7mm and I run the 160 accubonds. How do these compare with the same bullet?

So I ordered a .284 Hart barrel in a #4 contour fluted. I had a 280 ackely improved built and as i was breaking in the barrel I noticed chamber chatter on my brass. I contacted the smith and brought back the barrel and he did the right thing by ordering a new barrel. So here is my dilemma, I...

Thanks for all your posts guys, this will give me something to start with. I appreciate it!!!

I use the 200 accubonds, they perform very well on elk out to 1300 yards. Even at close ranges I have yet to have blood shot from a slight miss hit. I can easily get 1/2 moa out of them. The burgers have a better BC but I like to eat the animal that I shoot! I run 91.0 grains of H1000 with...

I am having a 280 AI built and I was wondering if anyone had a starting load/ powder that has worked for you. It's on a 700 action, 28" hart barrel 1:9 twist. I will be loading 160 grain accubonds. I have nosler brass, GM210M primers. I have seen lots of people using 4831SC but just wanting...

Thanks for the feedback. I have chosen to build an 280AI with a 28" Hart #4 contour and fluted. Manners stock topped off with a NF scope.....gun)

Thanks for the info fellas. I will talk to my smith about different options for my build.

What calibers are available to build from a 30-06 bolt face? I am looking to build a 1000 yard deer rifle. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

I have a 300 RUM as well and what I found to solve the problem of being able to load for the magazine and be .015 off the lands was to install the Wyatts extended box magazine (CFE-9) which allows you to extend your bullets to 3.999 O.A.L if need be. Minor smithing is needed but is really easy...

So I am getting ready to build a 280AI for long range deer hunting out to 1000 yards and I am trying to decide on a barrel for my build. I plan on shooting the 160 accubonds or the 168 bergers. Not real sure on twist, riflings, length of barrel for optimum performance and contour. I will have...

Thank you fellas for the info, I appreciate it!!!!!!!!

Im looking to build a long range rilfe in the 6.5x284 Norma caliber and I was wondering what is a recomended rate of twist I should choose. I plan on using an accubond or a berger bullet, somewhere in the 120-130 grain range. I also plan on insltalling a pacnor barrel in 26-28 in length. Any...

Michael, Thanks for the information. I will more than likely build a 280 AI for deer. I just needed reasurance on the caliber. Thanks again gun)

O.k fellas, I need some help figuring which of the two calibers has better long range balistics. A 280 AI or a 6.5x284. Im looking to build a long range deer rifle out to 1000+ yards and I have an Rem 700 action in 30-06 that I want to re-barrel.... Any input would be great.. Thanks