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    A4 cheek saddle.

    Re: A4 cheek saddle. Thanks, I'll do that.
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    A4 cheek saddle.

    My set screws on the saddle a constantly coming loose after only a few shots. Any one else have this problem? Is there a remedy? Thanks
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    Data for ALL Cals Ackley Imp

    Re: Data for ALL Cals Ackley Imp 280 A.I. Federal brass fire formed and annealled trimmed to 2.520 flash holes lightly chamfered inside and out with deburring tool. inside case necks polished with steel wool wrapped around a bore brush on a drill. 168 gr SMK 0.010 off lands 57.2 gr R-22...
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    Rifle Scopes How does a Vortex Viper compare to a NF or Leupold

    Re: How does a Vortex Viper compare to a NF or Leupold I put the Vortex Viper 6.5-20, mil dot on my 280 ackley. So far I like it. A friend of mine shot a box test with his. He went around twice, bullets cut the same holes. While I do believe you get what you pay for, I think you pay alot for...
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    Loads for 280AI

    Re: Loads for 280AI It's a 26" pacnor 3-groove, with a 1:9 twist. I am now shooting the 168 smk's with 57.2 grains of r-22 @ 2850 fps. Pressure was a little high at 58 for my gun. Primer pockets were getting loose. Shot a ladder test today at 300 yards and found a sweet spot at 57.2 grains...
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    Loads for 280AI

    Re: Loads for 280AI Just finished my 280 Ackley. I've been shooting 168 smk at 2900 fps, with 58gr of R-22. Want to try the 175 smk. Have you tried H-1000 ?
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    Gunsmithing Chamber problem?

    Re: Chamber problem? 2.540 is max case length for the 280 remington, trim length is generally .010 less.
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    Gunsmithing Chamber problem?

    Re: Chamber problem? Thanks for all your input guys. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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    Gunsmithing Chamber problem?

    Re: Chamber problem? The cases have been fired 6 times. OD of necks on loaded rounds- .309.5" OD of necks on fired cases- .316" This isn't an issue with Pacnor as a local smith chambered the barrel. First time there was to much free bore, alot more than what we discussed at the beginning of...
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    Gunsmithing Chamber problem?

    Re: Chamber problem? I have a picture, but can't figure out how to post it.
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    Gunsmithing Chamber problem?

    Had a Pacnor barrel installed on my 280 AI. Trimmed all my brass to 2.525". 168 gr sierra hpbt seated .010 off the lands. At first I thought the necks spliting was due to work hardening, but then I noticed the ring around the neck. The neck also has a slight taper on the end starting at the...
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    Bedding a Macmillan A4

    Is it necessary to pillar bed a Macmillan A4?
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    My 280 Ackley

    Re: My 280 Ackley Nice looking gun. hoping mine will end up there one day. Just at the start of my build, a slow work in progress. Started with a 280 rem, had the action blue printed, the bolt sleeved, and a badger bolt knob installed. Ordered a 26" Pacnor 3 groove 9" twist barrel and...
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