Hi all im after a new rifle im thinking 280ai as i want something that other people i hunt with don't have like they have
6.5
308
3006
300wm
2506
7mmrm
is what they have so i want something different.
thanks all
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Hi all im after a new rifle im thinking 280ai as i want something that other people i hunt with don't have like they have
6.5
308
3006
300wm
2506
7mmrm
is what they have so i want something different.
thanks all
Leaves you quite a few choices.
270 wsm be one of the cool people
There are three 6.5mm options so hopefully your mate runs a Creedmore so you can have the mighty 47. Or old school 303.
The 280ai is an epic calibre. Mate has a 28" bbl and he shoots 180gr ELDMs at over 3150~fps well under an inch.
280ai is a bit of an open country specialist. Best with 24plus inches and can be a bit much without brake or suppressor for some. (me)
20inch suppressed 284?
I'm thinking about a long action 7mm08 for 150gr elds and 24inch barrel. Shooting a long action 260 which is also in a sweet spot with 140s
7x64 is a pretty handy calibre, comes in some nice rifles too. If you want really different try looking for a 7x65R.
cool thanks guys im looking at a browning xbolt stalker in 280 then getting reamded to ai i think thats right
Don't underestimate the standard 280.Quote:
Originally Posted by falconhell
It has become the ducks nut overseas with some serious shooters.
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Why not be the same 'incase' you need to borrow ammo?... but I do 'get' wanting to be different.
Bow and arrow? Save having to get a suppressor , lighter than a rifle too. No hard decision on what scope to get or whether you should anneal to extend case life. In fact easier to reload. Just pick used arrow up and use again. From the last western I saw they seem to be able to knock off a cowboy at a good 500 yards while riding flat out on a horse. Picking they must be incredibly easy to shoot and extremely inherently accurate to be able to do that. Admitily a cowboy is probably easier to kill than a big red stag so maybe keep the range to 400 or less? Or a 7 saum and match or out perform the others in a short light rifle
wow really, seems fast for a 180 from a 280AI, more like 7mm Blaser Mag velocity. My hunting mate had a 280AI built with a 24" barrel, he could only push a 162gr at 2900 (accurately). He was never really that happy with it and has just had it rebarreled to 28 Nosler.Quote:
Originally Posted by superdiver
I have just gone with a 19" 284 so that is different to what my mates hunt with. Cool idea until you forget ammo and cannot buy it in store haha. Hornady are doing precision hunter 162gr for 280ais and that is 100~ a box. Big standard 280 is pretty mint. On that note if anyone wants to convert their LA browning a bolt to a 280 I have a 22" bbl sitting at my mates that came off his when he converted to 280ai
@GWH yeah it honks but it does have a 28" bbl + a 2" brake. Only gets 4/5 shots out of his brass to so I can tell you the loads are spicy haha. Seriously fun to shoot and I can assure you the animals don't like it
I asked some questions about different 6.5's a while ago and one of the forum members suggested the 6.5 saum. Even with only mild case saving loadings that is an amazing round. The short fat cartridges give more velocity for the same powder loading in the long slim ones.
well i brought a browning x bolt in 280 with a dpt can just waiting for it to turn up now :drool:
Going to ream it to 280ai or leave as is?
Give it a try as a 280, mine produces 2835fps with 162gr ELD-X. Minimal real world gain in going to AI except brass longevity. Enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by falconhell
I’m assuming (haven’t bothered checking) that the factory length barrel is 22 inches. That being the case I wouldn’t think you’ll gain very much by reaming it to 280AI. I have a 24” 280AI and only get 2900ish with a case full of N165 and a 162AMAX/ELDM.
The other thing to consider is brass and dies are a significant step up cost wise over the standard 280 especially if your planning to use Nosler brass.
If you really want the 280AI then I’d suggest re barrelling it with a longer tube if you want to have any noticable improvement in balistic performance.
looks like everything is covered from 6.5 to 30 cal. any 7x57, 7x61, 7x64 and that rimed 7x65 someone mentioned above. 280,284 etcetc etc. Would be hard to argue with.
what are you looking to shoot and how far. ( or did I skip over this info)
from the list of what you mates have and all the 7mm options. the only things left are to go smaller or larger.
would a 6mm work, the new gen 6mm heavy bullets have added extra range. ie a 243win can now hold 1000 ftlb energy to 500 mtrs.
or 338 or 358 in either short or long action. in short action they start dropping like a stone past 300 mtr, inside 200 mtr deer hit with my 358 win don't move far.
in magnum's they can knock u around.
what about 35 whelan. ie 358-3006.
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ed to add. opps now i see you have made a decision.
Built my brother a straight 280. He is not too fancy, shoots 162amax at 2900 and it is a rifle that has developed quite a reputation. Seems a very practical round with few limitations that is dead easy to load and shoot.
Basically what R93 said.
hi i was going to go to the ai but im not sure if i will now ill have a play with it and see what i think.Quote:
Originally Posted by superdiver
I've got a Sako 7X64, so essentially the same, R26 and 154gr SST is clipping along at 2980fps,
get sum one to run quick load, for the 280, sum of the modern powders are giving extra speed to std cals. ir R17, R26, N165, Tac.
I was going to post, that I have a very tidy M70 Winchester in 7x57, that I am about to sell. but your sorted now.
@southernman that would a nice little unitQuote:
Originally Posted by southernman
I wouldn't leave a 280 as standard because of one reason only. Your mate shoots a 25-06. in the heat of battle you run the risk of potentially cramming a 280 into his 25-06 chamber.
I know in theory it cant happen but ive seen a shooter fire a 308 round in a 25-06 - that in theory shouldn't have gone off but it did.
The visual differences and the straight case body should stop it happening.
Just something to think about.
Isnt that the other way around? You could get the 2506 in the 280? 280 wouldn't be able to be chambered as its longer than a 270 and has a bigger neck.Quote:
Originally Posted by muzr257
308 in 25 I get as its pretty much the same case but shorter and the fatter calibre. Wouldn't be good
JamieP might still have a great 280ai to sell. He’s a forum member.