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Head space isn't a difficult thing to understand. If you don't pay attention, It doesn't matter what you are loading.

Run false shoulders or seat into the lands while shooting the cases for the first time. 280 Lee Collet Neck Die after. My current brass has at least 4 or 5 firings and I haven't touched it with a body die.

I like the AI's. They're different and fun. If I just wanted to shoot chit, I'd sell everything, get a 223 and a 308, and be a boring kinda fella.



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Like Boxer/Stick would say, "more is always more and less is always less......"

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I don't know about the 280 but on my 243 ai you can throw away your case trimming tool. fire form or case trim?? I think I would rather fill my cases with creme of wheat and fire form them for an a couple hours in my garage and forget about needing to trim them.

the question is if you set up your chamber for the nosler 280 ai brass, does this still have a crush fit with regular 280 brass?? I also noticed on noslers site they show a .311 loaded neck and on a plain 280 they show a .315 neck any idea on why there is a difference??

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The .280 Ackley is a must have for any big game hunter. I long ago lost count of the deer and elk I killed with mine.

Do it.

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Originally Posted by Savage_99
If I saw a rifle for sale that I liked but chambered in a odd cartridge like the 280 ai I would not buy it.

One rifle guys experience with it:

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So one guy that doesn't understand how to set up his reloading die is a reason for everyone to avoid a cartridge?

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Originally Posted by Savage_99
Do it if you have not done one before. This AI stuff is just a hobby and fun for awhile.

Wait until after this hunting season. It will shorten the winter.

Other similar cartridges will do about the same.


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Nothing wrong with a standard 280.

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I ran a 280 Ackley for a while. Great cartridge. That being said I just finished a do all custom and went with the standard 280 remington.

I find the standard variety does everything the Ackley did, just a little slower but also with less fuss or cost.

There is nothing particularly magical about the Ackley. It won't kill anything deader than the 30-06 will. If you are a tinkerer then go for it. If not, don't. Just my opinion...

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I had two 280 Ackleys. If I did it again I would just go 280. It actually has more cool factor now because nobody likes it anymore. If you need more than a 280, then probably time to step up to 7mag.

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There is a .280 Mtn rifle in the classifieds for 625
Pretty sharp looking rifle, ge a great starting point


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Originally Posted by TopCat
The 30-06 will wake up when loaded up to full power....

These days hard decisions mostly revolve around glass.


Two very true statements.


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I wouldn't. It seems like a lot of work for little gain, unless you're just buying it as a factory Kimber/Nosler.

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How is that factory Nosler patriot rifle? Any real world experience?

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I have hunted with 280's since 2003. No doubt, it is my favorite non-magnum. I have always wanted a 280 AI but would not mess with it until Nosler made it a production cartridge. Soon I will have this one

I have no elusions of SR71 velocity nor doing anything better than the standard 280 Remington. But, I do know it was Mr. Nosler's favorite round & I like being in that company.


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So what rifle looney needs a reason to do a particular caliber, or rifle? Go for it just because you can. Life is too short for "why", and not long enough for "because".


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Originally Posted by Savage_99
If I saw a rifle for sale that I liked but chambered in a odd cartridge like the 280 ai I would not buy it.

One rifle guys experience with it:

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Improper head space will do that with any cartridge.



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Question on the 280 ai being safe or not safe in a M70 type Featherweight barrel contour?



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Originally Posted by Savage_99
Question on the 280 ai being safe or not safe in a M70 type Featherweight barrel contour?



SUPER SAFE I have one and love it and shoot to 1000 yards
ands it damn acurate, first 3 shots at 675 yards 2 inches on steel and dead center as the wind was very light.
Go for it!
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Originally Posted by Savage_99
Question on the 280 ai being safe or not safe in a M70 type Featherweight barrel contour?



That's not really a question.


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I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


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I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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My first improved chamber came with a High Wall in 1963. Back then High Walls were in high demand and I found one in a local GS. It is a .219 Improved Zipper.

The cartridge looks somewhat like the .225 Win. except for it's 30-30 size rim.

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My custom off a 700 at 7lbs scoped is quite likable.


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