Originally Posted by bearstalker


Is that your 280 AI? If so, how is it shooting for you?


Yes, that's the 280 AI. I bought the rifle intending to shoot 160gr Accubonds out of it. I haven't had much time to work on loads, but so far the rifle absolutely hates that bullet. RL 22 w/ the AB gave groups over 1.5". 3100 under it gave me about 1.25" groups, but nothing under an inch.

On a whim I switched to 160gr Partitions and immediately got sub one-inch groups. Most are in the .9 range, but at least they go under an inch. I have worked out a drop table out to 550 yds and can hit the rams fairly routinely from the bench.

So anyway, I've got a load to get me through this season. Next year I'll try to find a load for the 160gr AB. Or maybe I'll play with the 150gr Ballistic Tip.



Wade

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