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Offline jwelch

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280 Ackley improved
« on: March 17, 2007, 10:15:56 AM »
I am wanting everyones oppinion on the good and bad points of this round.
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Re: 280 Ackley improved
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2007, 12:26:04 PM »
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Re: 280 Ackley improved
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2007, 05:17:01 PM »
Hey All,I have had both 2506 AI and 280 AI,in ruger #1 and Remington rifle and a SIG  and the velocity averaged 125 fps over the standard cases,They are not majic calibers but they do perform better,its just something about haveing a wildcat the is great.Its not for everyone but they work.
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Re: 280 Ackley improved
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2007, 07:41:06 AM »
IMHO, the .280 AI is one of the very best hunting cartridges.  It has moderate, easily manageable recoil and is flat shooting.   My .280 AI is one of my favorite rifles, and I am a fan of Mr. Aclkey's wildcats and his books are quite a nice read!
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One of the best... Re: 280 Ackley improved
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 06:54:47 AM »
but as my gunsmith buddies beat into me, (may they rest in peace)... when you come to sell the rifle... it is a wildcat... luck.
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Re: One of the best... Re: 280 Ackley improved
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2007, 10:22:05 AM »
Quote from: iiranger on March 21, 2007, 06:54:47 AM
but as my gunsmith buddies beat into me, (may they rest in peace)... when you come to sell the rifle... it is a wildcat... luck.
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