I had built a 280 AI a few years ago. and before that a 338-06 AI and the only thing that would be better than those 2 rifles would be a switch barrel set up. First thing, DO NOT buy a bunch of brass for the AI as the stuff just does not wear out. I own 4 prairie dog guns ... 2 223s and 2 22-250s. They will not out shoot my 280 AI and that is with 160 gr Accubonds. I never figured I would find a better shooting bullet that the 160 till I tried the 162 Vmax. The Accubonds shoot 3/8th " 3 shot groups all the time and unless I flinch all you get is an out of round hole with the Vmax. Recoil is not a problem at all, the gun is easy to shoot even off the bench. If I were to build another gun tomorrow it would be another 280 AI. Knowing that I complain about everything.... that is saying something.
