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<blockquote data-quote="Alibiiv" data-source="post: 2561776" data-attributes="member: 69192"><p>This forum is the greatest place to find the information like what you're seeking. Glad to read that you've found the cartridge for the build, that's a major step for making that special rifle. What I strongly suggest is at least a 24 inch barrel if not a 26 inch barrel to get the full potential out of the .280 AI. I have several rifles that have 26 inch barrels that I hunt with, I really do not notice that much difference between them and their factory 22 inch barrels when I'm hunting. I'm shooting Ruger 77s, .,270AI and 30-06, that I had the barrels contoured to factory specs. The barrels are light and wispy, and as of late I've determined that they are 2 shot rifles due to that contour. By this I mean 2 shots will be 3/4 inch, 2 **** group at 300 yards then the 3rd shot will walk about an inch. But that's with a light factory contoured barrel. I know it's possible to get more than two shots at a long distance, however I'm not too certain about the possibility of that happening at least fo me. My shooting realist shooting skills are similar to yours, more like 300-400 yards. 300 yards no issues and all day long, 400+ it's a "maybe" we'll take the shot depending on the variables. One last consideration that I'd like to suggest is barrel twist and hurling those heavy for caliber bullets. For me personally my .270 AI HAS A 1:10 twist because of my shooting capabilities and what I intend to hunt. I believe that in the .270AI cartridge the 130 for whitetail deer out to 300-400 yards is the optimum we bullet and a realistic choice. A heavy bullet=weight = recoil!! You've written that you've shot the heavy hitters and you are looking for something more comfortable to shoot. If I were building a 280AI and hunting up to elk I'd be thinking 168-175 grain bullet as an optimum heavy weight bullet for my hunting needs. Good luck with your build.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alibiiv, post: 2561776, member: 69192"] This forum is the greatest place to find the information like what you’re seeking. Glad to read that you’ve found the cartridge for the build, that’s a major step for making that special rifle. What I strongly suggest is at least a 24 inch barrel if not a 26 inch barrel to get the full potential out of the .280 AI. I have several rifles that have 26 inch barrels that I hunt with, I really do not notice that much difference between them and their factory 22 inch barrels when I’m hunting. I’m shooting Ruger 77s, .,270AI and 30-06, that I had the barrels contoured to factory specs. The barrels are light and wispy, and as of late I’ve determined that they are 2 shot rifles due to that contour. By this I mean 2 shots will be 3/4 inch, 2 **** group at 300 yards then the 3rd shot will walk about an inch. But that’s with a light factory contoured barrel. I know it’s possible to get more than two shots at a long distance, however I’m not too certain about the possibility of that happening at least fo me. My shooting realist shooting skills are similar to yours, more like 300-400 yards. 300 yards no issues and all day long, 400+ it’s a “maybe” we’ll take the shot depending on the variables. One last consideration that I’d like to suggest is barrel twist and hurling those heavy for caliber bullets. For me personally my .270 AI HAS A 1:10 twist because of my shooting capabilities and what I intend to hunt. I believe that in the .270AI cartridge the 130 for whitetail deer out to 300-400 yards is the optimum we bullet and a realistic choice. A heavy bullet=weight = recoil!! You’ve written that you’ve shot the heavy hitters and you are looking for something more comfortable to shoot. If I were building a 280AI and hunting up to elk I’d be thinking 168-175 grain bullet as an optimum heavy weight bullet for my hunting needs. Good luck with your build. [/QUOTE]
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