NChntr
New Member
Hey guys I have used the forum for a while now with Internet searches to answer past questions I've had and everyone on here seems to be very intelligent on the subject of firearms so I thought I'd join and ask you guys a question that's been on my mind. For a year or so the 280 ai in the Sammi version has interested me and I currently have a model 700 mtn ss in 280 rem. Would I be better off re barreling with a 25 or 26 inch and installing a timney or looking at a mountain ascent. I have already spoke with a smith at hyatts in Charlotte nc and he isn't familiar with the ackley chamberings so that kinda scares me on how good he maybe. ?? He has however recommended a Douglas or shielin barrel and claims to know the guys at Douglas so that made me feel a bit better. I don't really want to mail the current rifle off due to having bad past experiences with shipping a 700 sendero so I would like to find someone local for this method. On the other hand the kimbers seem nice and most of the reviews I have read lean towards them being a good rifle but I have read some bad ones as well. This can happen with anything however I know. If I went the kimber route I would either sell the 280 I have or trade in. I like the idea of having the rifle I own customized but only by a competent smith. Does anyone on here know any other good smiths in nc? Maybe the guy at hyatts is good and I just need to give him a chance but something tells me any smith should have heard of ackley cartridges at this point. Would it be worth having a 25-26 inch barrel over a 24?I know I'll loose a lil fps but is it enough to matter at 300 yards or closer? I do not want anything shorter than 24 however. I have a 22 on my current gun and if I went any less than 24 on the ai I might as well just keep what I have or at least that's my thought. not really interested in a 7 mag or larger due to already having mag rifles. Thanks in advance guys!!
