Rifle’s done… again

[nhenry]

Hopefully it works this time, all the time

280 Ackley Improved, fresh from the gunsmith

Yes, the bolt is still oN thE WrOnG SidE

 

[SFC B]

Great looking rifle.....

 

[noharleyyet]

Like the color combo & Mr Ackley's case geometry.

 

[deer_shooter]

Bolt is perfectly placed. Nice set up.

 

[Scott85]

Good looking rifle. That rifle stock looks amazing!

 

[p_ham]

Looks better than the carbon barrel.

 

[BAKPAKR]

Nice! I might have to swap the Talleys on my 280 AI for Leupold Backcountry rings.

 

[BAKPAKR]

So, you didn’t end up using the KS stock?

 

[TN2shot07]

Nice choice on the color, that really pops! If I wasn’t such a cheap ass a 280AI would be on top of the list

 

[nhenry]

Nice! I might have to swap the Talleys on my 280 AI for Leupold Backcountry rings.

I much prefer them over Talleys. Can’t go wrong with either though.

So, you didn’t end up using the KS stock?

No, I actually sold it. Barrel channel wouldn’t have worked

 

[nhenry]

Looks better than the carbon barrel.

I think I like it more as well. It’s got a little more weight so it should hypothetically be more tame to shoot

 

[tystash]

Nice, l like the look.

 

[Jbotto]

Awesome! Glad you got it back!

 

[Fredrickeder]

Hopefully it works this time, all the time

280 Ackley Improved, fresh from the gunsmith

Yes, the bolt is still oN thE WrOnG SidE

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That a a great gun I really like the colors.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

So what was the scoop with it previously? I missed that one if there was a thread about it.

 

[nhenry]

The smith who threaded and chambered the carbon barrel made it so that it was never going to be consistent.



Proof's CS stepped up and offered me 1/2 off a new barrel even though it wasn't their fault. I was just asking them if I could cut into the remaining shank to thread it again.

 

[rjthehunter]

Still a beautiful rifle! If it's been too much of a headache I'll take it off your hands...

 

[nhenry]

Still a beautiful rifle! If it's been too much of a headache I'll take it off your hands...

Back, you dog! Back!

Nah something tells me it's different this time around.

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I took it to the range yesterday and found that it had good potential. It didn't initially like the 140gr AB that I had for it, but groups started to tighten up as the barrel broke in, I think. After I was done wasting the expensive ammo, I shot some 280 Rem trophy copper I had in the bag (the bottom left group). All groups are labeled if anyone is interested in it. Yes they're all over the board, I apologize.

 

[rjthehunter]

Those are starting to tighten up nicely!!! This gun has really made me want a .280 AI...

I think it would compliment my 338 nicely!

 

[nhenry]

Those are starting to tighten up nicely!!! This gun has really made me want a .280 AI...

I think it would compliment my 338 nicely!

Find an AV in 270 and butcher it to match your 338 as well. Do it, homie.