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280 Remington - Is it a bad choice?
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<blockquote data-quote="CCAguns" data-source="post: 1738955" data-attributes="member: 15399"><p>My 280 AI barrel was recrowned to 21" by Ackley who didn't recommend replacing the barrel due to the Remington barrel's excellent concentricity that he measured. I would think you could get 3100 fps with a 160 gr bullet from a 24" barrel - more than enough velocity. Higher velocities reduce barrel life. Also, remember that you can still shoot 280 Remington factory ammo through the 280 AI. Although considerably slower than my AI handloads, a 160 gr factory loading is most sufficient for big game even at 2750 fps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CCAguns, post: 1738955, member: 15399"] My 280 AI barrel was recrowned to 21" by Ackley who didn't recommend replacing the barrel due to the Remington barrel's excellent concentricity that he measured. I would think you could get 3100 fps with a 160 gr bullet from a 24" barrel - more than enough velocity. Higher velocities reduce barrel life. Also, remember that you can still shoot 280 Remington factory ammo through the 280 AI. Although considerably slower than my AI handloads, a 160 gr factory loading is most sufficient for big game even at 2750 fps! [/QUOTE]
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