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    280 Ackley is a shooter!

    Here is my last 5 shot 540m (600yrds) 280 Ackley Rem. action Kreiger #6 barrel Badger DBM S/B PMII 3.5-12 McMillian A5 stock Jewell trigger 15oz 168g Berger VLD This group went 2.441 @ 600! I am pretty excited and hope I can repeat it in the field. A light wind pushed it over and I should...
  2. T

    280 AI

    I know there are a couple of guys here with new 280ai's. Mine should be here this week. I have a Rock barrel coming back for heavy bullets. What powders are you using with 162 amaxs. I want to try some RL 17. I have a little on hand. Any other sugestions and how much to start. Thanks T I...
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    My 280 AI groups

    I am tying some different seating depths with my berger 168 vld's These are all at 200yds any ideas or sugestions to pull the fliers in? Thank Nick I am going to try the a-max's well This is what i'm working with...
  4. shooter65

    Range Report 280 out to 1000

    24'' barrel 9 twist. Looking for a good load.
  5. shooter65

    280 out to 1000 yards

    Anyone have a good accuracy load for a 280 to get you to 1k? 24'' barrel 9 twist.
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    My 280 Ackley

    Here it is- • Rem. 700 LA 280 Ackley • Krieger #6 Barrel 26” • Badger 20 moa one piece base • Badger DBM • McMillan A5 stock • Badger 34mm rings • S&B PMII 3x12 cm click double turn • Cerakote in desert tan • GAP tactical bolt knob The rifle is finally done. It has been a useable project that...
  7. Travis S

    280 Rem?

    In the process of getting a 7mm Rock barrel that is currently a 7WSM, 1/8tw, 25" #7 contour. My Dad bought a rem 700 LA (270) and wants to do up a rifle for out to 800-850 yards. We're thinking of a 280rem. The barrel will most likely end up about 22" when finished. Is this enough barrel length...
  8. JRWALLSIII

    GAP 280 ACKLEY IMPROVED

    Got this in a couple of weeks ago. Just finishing up load development. The rifle is a tackdriver and a joy to shoot. Specs: Trued Remington 700 LA Manners MCST stock Shilen Select Match 1/8 twist #7 contour Jewell triger Badger knob, base, and rings USO 3.2x17x44 Illumionated Red with the new...
  9. JRWALLSIII

    Anybody running 280 Ackley??

    Ok, Just got my GAP rifle in the mail. It is chambered for the 280 Ackley and throathed for the 180 VLD. Anybody got any load data for this? I have the Nosler reloading manual to get me started. Going to try and get some rounds through it as soon as possible!