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Picked up my "Budget Build" from the smith yesterday afternoon, and I have to say that it turned out awesome! If it shoots half as good as it looks, it will be a killing machine! 280 AI built by Sum Gy Custom Firearms, in Pattison, MS Blueprinted 1964 Rem 700 action w/ PTG One Piece Bolt 27 1/4" Fluted Brux #4 8 twist Barrel Jewell Trigger McMillan Hunter Stock Seekins Rail and Rings Leupold 3-18x44 VX-6 It's throated for the Hornady 162 gr ELD-X. 9lbs 12 ozs with scope.
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That dont look like a "Budget Build" to me!!
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That dont look like a "Budget Build" to me!! I agree 100%, but I am all in on this build, including the optic for $1300 and a bit of time. I attribute it to my wheeling and dealing abilities.
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Slicky, that is a great looking rig, I need you to do some shopping for me.....lol
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Slicky, that is a great looking rig, I need you to do some shopping for me.....lol Thanks, it turned out great I've gotten that shopping comment from alot of folks! I'm always on the lookout for a deal!
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That's a slick looking set-up right there. Looking fwd to seeing how it shoots.
Congrats on a fine new rig.
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That's a slick looking set-up right there. Looking fwd to seeing how it shoots.
Congrats on a fine new rig. Thanks Ronny!
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That rig should be a stone cold killer. Nice!
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OOOWWWEEE !!!! Datz Sweet...Hope she shoots good as she looks ScottyO....Oh BTW,a most exellent choice of Cartridge.Just love the .280Ack.
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I agree, that's actually a pretty sweet build.
My 280 AI is built on a Remington action. I just sent it to Pac-Nor, and they put a new barrel on it. A 24" #3, also with a 1:8 twist.
Mine was throated for the 168 Berger VLD Hunting, but I still can't get those things to shoot. But with the 1:8 I am getting the 168 Grain Barns LRX to stabilize, and they are shooting very well. I'm using it on a cow elk hunt in January.
Great scope also, I'm only running a VX3 3.5-10. If you have a 'budget' build, I must have the Walmart build.
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Did you want it to be that heavy?
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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Did you want it to be that heavy? I'm right about where I wanted to be. In calculating parts, I had figured the final build to be 10 1/4 - 10 1/2 lbs.
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