To AI the 280 or not

[Rick Richard]

If you can get already fire formed brass then maybe, but if you have to fireform brass then for me it's a NOT. I've been down that trail before and never again.

 

[Koda_]

Do you already have AI dies?

Ive heard there is a slight difference between the original 280AI chamber and the new SAAMI approved 280AI chamber.

are there different die sets to buy?

 

[HuntnPack]

If you can get already fire formed brass then maybe, but if you have to fireform brass then for me it's a NOT. I've been down that trail before and never again.

Agree ….. I've been down that trail a few times as well. Better off to optimize a standard cartridge. IMO.

 

[Mike D Texas]

If it was a bolt rifle, yes I would. I love improved cartridges, especially a lot of the classic rounds.

I personally would not do that to a Ruger #1.

 

[Round2it]

Ive heard there is a slight difference between the original 280AI chamber and the new SAAMI approved 280AI chamber.

are there different die sets to buy?

Yes

 

[Koda_]

Yes

Are the original ones marked so?

 

[Troutslayer2]

I wouldn't, and I love 280AI. Get you some RL26 if you want more speed.

 

[Mark37082]

Tough decision. I do like the improved shoulder on the AI. Less stretch therefore less trimming. Ruger 1 would probably stay original though.