I am gonna be camped in the swamps for a few days hunting, so won't post anything until around Dec 20th.
Will report.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
.280 Ackley Improved
For many years, my son has been after me to get someone to build me a "custom" rifle. Well, I had enough rifles and they all functioned well plus I am cheap.
But, last year, I finally decided to take the leap. I located L-D Precision in Leedy OK and, after dozens of phone calls and emails, the process began.
Of course, the primary question was caliber. I spent months and months reading and researching before electing the .280 Ackley.
Obviously, any of the .270, .30-06, fast 30's (.300 Win, etc.) 7 Mag are excellent choices and will handle 95% of any North American hunter's needs. But, if you are gonna build a custom rifle, why not get a little sex appeal in the deal?
The .280 AI is a wonderful round. After running a number of bullets through it, I have settled on the 140 grain Accubond. My rifle just likes them and I am 5 for 5 with it on game.
.280 AI shooters are usually handloaders too but Nosler makes a perfect round for it "factory-wise". And, yes, I shoot them sometimes too.
So, if you are looking for a flat-shooting, all-around chambering with very modest recoil, I'd suggest at least looking at the .280 AI.
But, last year, I finally decided to take the leap. I located L-D Precision in Leedy OK and, after dozens of phone calls and emails, the process began.
Of course, the primary question was caliber. I spent months and months reading and researching before electing the .280 Ackley.
Obviously, any of the .270, .30-06, fast 30's (.300 Win, etc.) 7 Mag are excellent choices and will handle 95% of any North American hunter's needs. But, if you are gonna build a custom rifle, why not get a little sex appeal in the deal?
The .280 AI is a wonderful round. After running a number of bullets through it, I have settled on the 140 grain Accubond. My rifle just likes them and I am 5 for 5 with it on game.
.280 AI shooters are usually handloaders too but Nosler makes a perfect round for it "factory-wise". And, yes, I shoot them sometimes too.
So, if you are looking for a flat-shooting, all-around chambering with very modest recoil, I'd suggest at least looking at the .280 AI.
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