Thread: Got the new 280 Ack home with me now!!

I am leaning towards the .280 AI for my next project. I wont be using 162's tho.

plenty of options but if you want to push the range a bit its hard to think of a better match. Im guessing youve got the 150 sirocco in mind?

Yep, I reckon they will be sweet for animals as far as I am happy too shoot and I could use Amax's on steel and paper. I am not sure if I trust the A max that fast, up close on a stag if I have to body shoot.

I don't, up close and personal its a 140gr TTSX.

Originally Posted by R93

Yep, I reckon they will be sweet for animals as far as I am happy too shoot and I could use Amax's on steel and paper. I am not sure if I trust the A max that fast, up close on a stag if I have to body shoot.

Hi mate ,
I am hoping to get out to Christen my rifle on the Reds next weekend - if i have any luck i will let you fellas know how them 162s perform!
I have shot Roe and Red with my 6.5-55 improved and 123 A-maxs and had great results as i did with the 6.5-284 and 140 A-maxs ( when i owned one ) .
Thanks to forums like this i was able to get some info on what powder to use when testing me new 280 Ack - hence trying Reloader 22 first!!
Thanks fellas

Originally Posted by sneeze

I don't, up close and personal its a 140gr TTSX.

Nice. I have 5 sciroccos loaded for the roar. If I fire one I should be pretty happy. Got a heap of A max for the chams and any long shots.

Originally Posted by rayzor

Hi mate ,
I am hoping to get out to Christen my rifle on the Reds next weekend - if i have any luck i will let you fellas know how them 162s perform!
I have shot Roe and Red with my 6.5-55 improved and 123 A-maxs and had great results as i did with the 6.5-284 and 140 A-maxs ( when i owned one ) .
Thanks to forums like this i was able to get some info on what powder to use when testing me new 280 Ack - hence trying Reloader 22 first!!
Thanks fellas

Shoot a few big reds inside 30yrds, in the Shoulder/body and let me know how they go.

Originally Posted by R93

Shoot a few big reds inside 30yrds, in the Shoulder/body and let me know how they go.

Hi Mate ,
Ah you lads must have some tight bush where you are!!
Shots here are usually around 70yds and out form there - given the chance that is!!
Thanks for reply!!

Oh yes nearly forgot!!
Thanks to the likes notifications lads

In my experience, the average shot I get in the bush is between 10-30 yrds.
I havent experienced it myself, but have heard the Amax can be a bit explosive, near muzzle velocity up close. Even on clean shots. I am not keen to risk it so rather use a soft point or bonded projectile I know works in close.

Originally Posted by R93

In my experience, the average shot I get in the bush is between 10-30 yrds.
I havent experienced it myself, but have heard the Amax can be a bit explosive, near muzzle velocity up close. Even on clean shots. I am not keen to risk it so rather use a soft point or bonded projectile I know works in close.

Iv had that with the 168 in 30cal.
Barnes in top of mag at all times now even on tops, longer shot flick it out and chamber amax.

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Thats a smart looking shooter rayzor, looks like its going to perform very well. Look forward to hearing further results.

Hi lads ,
Thanks for the kind comments regarding the rifle
Also thanks for the comments regarding the A-max and very close up shots - very interesting
Shall post more results when i get them!!
All the best ..

Originally Posted by rayzor

Thanks mate
The barrel is a Border cut made here in England!!!
Really looking forward to more testing!!!
Ray.

Scotland.....!

Nice rig and look at that grass