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I'm basing my comment on my buddy's rig, he def likes his 8" 280ai
I'm happy with my 9" and 162's, haven't tried anything heavier
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He's nitpicking the units you stated for the twist. Oh come on, I’m just kidding around 
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It's not the 8, it's the rpm. An 8" twist at 3000 fps spins a bullet 270,000 rpm.
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I'm basing my comment on my buddy's rig, he def likes his 8" 280ai
I'm happy with my 9" and 162's, haven't tried anything heavier I was messing with you because 8 RPM and 1:8” twist are very different 
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He's nitpicking the units you stated for the twist. Oh come on, I’m just kidding around I know. Of course I never nitpick ... 
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I'm basing my comment on my buddy's rig, he def likes his 8" 280ai
I'm happy with my 9" and 162's, haven't tried anything heavier More seriously, I’d certainly go 8” twist in any 7mm I rebarreled today.
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Chris Barrett replied to one of my IG posts and said 223 and 280AI are on the way.
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Chris Barrett replied to one of my IG posts and said 223 and 280AI are on the way. Where... On the way to where? Jerry
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Probably to dealers and distributors ....
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2.436 mag length-better look before you leap
No considerations for throat geometry when new or down the road
Sounds like a great single shot in the making, may have to mill a 3/8" radius in the ejection port or remove the bolt to extract a loaded round
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It'd make a killer 22 and 243 Grendel...but dat's it.
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2.436 mag length-better look before you leap
No considerations for throat geometry when new or down the road
Sounds like a great single shot in the making, may have to mill a 3/8" radius in the ejection port or remove the bolt to extract a loaded round Why does every manufacturer insist on screwing this up?! John
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Cheer up,their LA's are a Goat Fhuqk too.
Hint.................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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So close to perfection...... It will likely still be the best thing off the shelf, but it could have been more, just like the long actions.
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It's a real shame about insisting on the micro action and closing the door on loading longer bullets. Especially since they hit a home run with the short actions.
What is the issue with the long action models?
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It's a real shame about insisting on the micro action and closing the door on loading longer bullets. Especially since they hit a home run with the short actions.
What is the issue with the long action models? Mag length. It's not a deal killer on the long actions as they are functional, but they would be perfection with a 700 mag box length, especially in rounds like the 280(AI). +/- on trade offs regarding weight, etc. I'd prefer a few oz's and more flexibility on OAL's but others may not.
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The L/A's are EPIC Goat Fhuqks.
Hint.............
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