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Today I acquired a Ruger #1 280 AI and am wondering what dies to buy. Is the SAAMI spec'd chamber the same as that of the various die makers 280 AI 40 degree dies?
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You'll get different answers on that one. Here's Redding's take on it... https://www.redding-reloading.com/tech-line-a-tips-faqs/133-280-changesIf I had a late model 280AI I'd stick with SAAMI
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I use Redding dies and they have been fine. Should be a lovely rifle in a fine cartridge.
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Is the gun a factory 280 AI? 2019 limited edition serial numer starts with JDC? If so new Saami spec dies. According to what ive read.
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Is the gun a factory 280 AI? 2019 limited edition serial numer starts with JDC? If so new Saami spec dies. According to what ive read. Yes. Thanks.
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I've got two different .280 Improveds. One traditional Ackley and one SAAMI. I use an older die set with a modified shell holder when loading SAAMI. Standard thickness shell holder when loading Ackley.
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I also have two 280AI's, one is SAAMI and the other isn't. By necessity, I have two sets of dies. I also use a Lee collet die with both. The non-SAMMI rifle will not chamber Nosler factory .280AI stuff. That's a pain. BTW IMR7828 has been my go-to powder with heavier bullets and R19 with the 140s.
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I have had no issues with the Lee 280 AI dies. My rifle was bought used already in AI, so I don't know if it is SAMMI or not
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In 280ai I have Redding, Hornady, and Lee dies.
It does not matter much, as I just use Nosler 280ai brass one time. So the dies just seat a bullet.
I have built 280ai rifles on actions:
a) 1924 VZ24 Mauser
b) 1980 Savage 110
c) 1949 Win M70 [killed a number of animals with this]
I have a 2018 factory Kimber 84L 280ai [killed a number of animals with this]
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I found Redding dies and just sent them an email inquiring.
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I just use Nosler 280ai brass one time Got any of that once fired you want to get rid of?
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