I don't know if it would be much different that a 30-06 AI. I have an AI and like it but as I understand it doesn't really show much improvement over a standard 06 until you get to heavier bullets,
I have a bigger 30's for that.
I shoot 165's at 2925 out of a 21" barrel.
You ever got to Forsyth you are welcome to shoot it.
It looks like you'd gain 0.1056" of room
Have you tried any 180s in your ackley? Curious on the velocity.
I shot a few and it, shot well with 180 Hornady Sp's but didn't chronograph them as I had no intention of using them.
I don't know what .1056 would buy you in terms of capacity but it couldn't hurt!
No fire forming if that is an issue using 280 AI brass with your idea.
At an even 6 lbs with a VXII 3-9 it isn't much fun to shoot without the brake, come to think of it, it isn't all that much fun to shoot with the brake unless you use plugs + muffs. Rifles inc. Strata.
