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280 AI concerns
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<blockquote data-quote="azgutpile" data-source="post: 935989" data-attributes="member: 18796"><p>I had the rifle checked by two separate gunsmiths, one was able to close the bolt on the 280 Rem (Standard) no-go gauge and he estimated it had an excess headspace of .008" and the other was able to close the bolt on a 280 Rem go gauge with a piece of tape on the back and felt it was within spec.</p><p> </p><p>The other issue that we have is that he purchased the new 280AI SAAMI/ dies, which if you follow the directions in the box will set the shoulder back an additional .014". This left us with a headspace of .017"- .022"</p><p> </p><p>Since the owner of the gun is new to reloading and has the new SAAMI dies already, we are setting the barrel back 1 turn and having it rechambered to the new 280AI SAAMI/ Nosler design. This hopefully will eliminate all of the issues. We will be using new a brand new reamer and gauges.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for all the help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azgutpile, post: 935989, member: 18796"] I had the rifle checked by two separate gunsmiths, one was able to close the bolt on the 280 Rem (Standard) no-go gauge and he estimated it had an excess headspace of .008" and the other was able to close the bolt on a 280 Rem go gauge with a piece of tape on the back and felt it was within spec. The other issue that we have is that he purchased the new 280AI SAAMI/ dies, which if you follow the directions in the box will set the shoulder back an additional .014". This left us with a headspace of .017"- .022" Since the owner of the gun is new to reloading and has the new SAAMI dies already, we are setting the barrel back 1 turn and having it rechambered to the new 280AI SAAMI/ Nosler design. This hopefully will eliminate all of the issues. We will be using new a brand new reamer and gauges. Thanks for all the help. [/QUOTE]
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