I have a 280AI in Nosler 48 and Kimber Ascent, both great shooters. I choose the Kimber more often because it's lighter. Last fall, a friend wanting to buy his daughter a rifle, asked about the 280AI. I recommended the Kimber Hunter. He surprised her with it for Christmas. I've worked with her to develop some loads, and settled on a 150 Nosler Balistic Tip, Nosler brass, CCI primers and Reloader 22 powder. The rifle is topped with a Sightron 3x9 scope and the combination of all of those elements group .75 inch at 100 yards. My Kimber Ascent for about $1,000 more shoots smaller groups, but not by much. I'd make the same recommendation to anyone looking for a 280AI. BTW, one hell of a cartridge in my estimation. I used the Nosler in Africa for one shot kills on Kudu, Gemsbok, Impala, and a Warthog. Two bull elk and three mule deer bucks stateside have fallen with one shot too. Doesn't get better than that.
