WHAT??? I CANT HEAR YOU.
Thats the plan. I just talked to the wife cause she wanted to know what was left after I get tis 280AI finished - custom guy up here in North Pole is doing some work on it for me - and I told her a BIG Bear/Bison gun. 45-70 Lever Action (Marlin or Henry) or a 375 H&H Size piece... she was immediately upset she asked.
I'd think that should just about cover it... Maybe.
I keep telling myself that I don't want a safe full of guns.... just like I said I didn't want a drawer full of knives..... neither of these is working.
I was down to the 280 Ackley Improved and the .30-06. Picked up the .280 AI, rifle should be done January 15, and so I’m going to pick up ammo so I can shoot it!In a perfect world a 300wm shooting 180 gr ttsx would whack every animal you listed. In a mountain rifle the recoil would be severe and as mentioned it could cause you a flinch. The most forgiving big game caliber I have used is an 06 and it will kill everything on your list. Ballistics are good with a wide range of bullet weights. It is pretty plain though and would Disappoint anybody looking at your new custom rifle. The would prob ask why you didn’t get a cm.
What changes did you make?
So I'm working with a guy here in North Pole, Alaska - he is doing the work. Bedded the barrel, opened up the magazine a little, cut the barrel down to 22", threaded, got me a break, he is installing a TriggerTech Trigger, refaced the barrel, double checked all the screws, etc and polished the ramp and chamber a little. I am getting the stock Hydro-Dipped because it is scuffed up from getting bedded/worked on and then I have the options to Flute and Cerakote the Action, Barrel and Bolt.
There are some who consider the teflon based coating called black or green T to be better than CeraKote. Being somewhat budget you're likely better doing the CeraKote.
Oh that's interesting. I'll talk to the Custom Maker - he does it himself when he flutes. I couldn't afford the barrel upgrade that he normally does so we are running the stock barrel just chopped down. We are waiting to flute/coat after I've used it. I like the stainless look but feel that since I'm in Alaska it is never a bad idea to get this stuff extra protected. I'll check out the Teflon thought that sounds really interesting.There are some who consider the teflon based coating called black or green T to be better than CeraKote. Being somewhat budget you're likely better doing the CeraKote.
Applications - Birdsong - Black - T
What is Black-T? ® It is a multi-step process that employs a series of chemically bonding production steps that will provide optimal protection against rust, corrosion and external damage.black-t.com
Agree with Brian. I would go 308. Short action and good with 22 or 24 inch barrels. Lighter recoil and will take down anything in NA out to 400 yds if you place your shots well. I run a Kimber with a Leupold Vx-6HD that is under 7 lbs and I can shoot that all day with 150-180 gr loads. Rifle will do sub 0.75 MOA, shooter can do sub-1.0. Wide ammo choices.
I have the same rifle, Kimber Montana 280ai, but haven’t done anything to it except bed it myself. I’m installing a suppressor as soon as I get it.
Alpine, nice! I ended up with Kimber M84 Montana in 280 Ackley Improved. I'm excited. Harvested 2 Caribou this past Sunday at 280 and 330-350 yards. Great rifle
My main reason for the Black T was because the action was chrome moly and the barrel brand only available in stainless and the smith's bluer was unavailable. His opinion/experience was that the teflon was better than CeraKote.
THATS AWESOME!
interesting never heard that but I've never really looked into it! I'll be sure to check it out.
