Semi custom 280ai barrel break in

[hunter0925]

Well I finally got everything together and ready for break in. I have been gathering parts for a year and a half for this build and after only doing break in today I couldnt be happier. Tim definitely did me right with my barrel work.
Rem 700LA tried
Bartlien varmint contour 5r, 8.5 twist finished at 26 inches
Little b@$+××× brake
Greyboe terrain stock, bedded
Timney 510
Vortex razor gen1 5-20 with precision matched rings.

This is just barrel break in with zero load development so everything was shot on a clean bore. I will also say that my front rest was great today but I couldn't get situated on my rear bag.

 

[280longshot]

Its no secret my favorite caliber is a 280, A Big thumbs up for the 280AI.
How do you like the stock?

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[mr.big]

very nice rifle and I am sure it will shoot as I am yet to see a rifle he barreled that would not shoot,,did you use the reamer for Nosler 280AI brass or the one that uses Lapua 30-06 brass that you have to fireform??

ever time I get money saved to rebarrel my 25-06 I wind up getting another fat Krieger 6mm for one of my target rifles,,but when I finally do it I have it narrowed down to the 280AI or a 6.5x284,,

HAPPY SHOOTING.

 

[TiminTN]

Delightful guy to work with for sure, that part could not have been better. I hope it pleases you for many years!

The chamber is for Nosler 280AI brass the 280AI/06 reamer is still NIB.

 

[hunter0925]

Its no secret my favorite caliber is a 280, A Big thumbs up for the 280AI.
How do you like the stock?

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I love the stock. It is very natural and comfortable. Probably not the best for bench or position shooting but it is what I wanted for multiple reasons. It is a great hunting stock for sure.

 

[hunter0925]

very nice rifle and I am sure it will shoot as I am yet to see a rifle he barreled that would not shoot,,did you use the reamer for Nosler 280AI brass or the one that uses Lapua 30-06 brass that you have to fireform??

ever time I get money saved to rebarrel my 25-06 I wind up getting another fat Krieger 6mm for one of my target rifles,,but when I finally do it I have it narrowed down to the 280AI or a 6.5x284,,

HAPPY SHOOTING.

You are one of the biggest reasons I contacted Tim! I used the saami team we for Nosler brass because I didn't want to turn necks on a caliber I may also use for hunting in adverse conditions or on a rifle I may use for prs.

 

[hunter0925]

very nice rifle and I am sure it will shoot as I am yet to see a rifle he barreled that would not shoot,,did you use the reamer for Nosler 280AI brass or the one that uses Lapua 30-06 brass that you have to fireform??

ever time I get money saved to rebarrel my 25-06 I wind up getting another fat Krieger 6mm for one of my target rifles,,but when I finally do it I have it narrowed down to the 280AI or a 6.5x284,,

HAPPY SHOOTING.

You are one of the biggest reasons I contacted Tim! I used the saami reamer for Nosler brass because I didn't want to turn necks on a caliber I may also use for hunting in adverse conditions or on a rifle I may use for prs.

 

[hunter0925]

Delightful guy to work with for sure, that part could not have been better. I hope it pleases you for many years!

The chamber is for Nosler 280AI brass the 280AI/06 reamer is still NIB.

Tim you are top notch and will have anything from me in the future! I have zero doubt it will please me for a very long time!

 

[markwondi]

Dang, y'all make me want to have Tim build me a rifle!

Hunter,there's no doubt you'll get those groups tightened up a little more but it's shooting very well already. What velocity were you seeing with H4831sc? If you get a chance, you may want to try RL26 as well...it produced incredibly tight groups and stupid velocity in my 280AI.

 

[hunter0925]

Dang, y'all make me want to have Tim build me a rifle!

Hunter,there's no doubt you'll get those groups tightened up a little more but it's shooting very well already. What velocity were you seeing with H4831sc? If you get a chance, you may want to try RL26 as well...it produced incredibly tight groups and stupid velocity in my 280AI.

I honestly didn't even get out the chronograph today since I was just breaking it in. I am gonna try to shoot a few ladders this week and will get the chrony out for that for sure and will,post back. Tim is by far the best I have worked with even though he is trying to talk me into bergers. Lol

 

[MUP]

Looks good already buddy! I'll be a little gun shy to go to the range with you for sure now! Don't want to be embarrassed!

 

[mr.big]

Dang, y'all make me want to have Tim build me a rifle!

Hunter,there's no doubt you'll get those groups tightened up a little more but it's shooting very well already. What velocity were you seeing with H4831sc? If you get a chance, you may want to try RL26 as well...it produced incredibly tight groups and stupid velocity in my 280AI.

I honestly didn't even get out the chronograph today since I was just breaking it in. I am gonna try to shoot a few ladders this week and will get the chrony out for that for sure and will,post back. Tim is by far the best I have worked with even though he is trying to talk me into bergers. Lol

you have the twist for 180 Hybirds but the 168 VLD`s are lazers out a right far piece ,,

 

[hunter0925]

Looks good already buddy! I'll be a little gun shy to go to the range with you for sure now! Don't want to be embarrassed!

I'll let you shoot a few groups with it buddy!

 

[TiminTN]

Dang, y'all make me want to have Tim build me a rifle!

Hunter,there's no doubt you'll get those groups tightened up a little more but it's shooting very well already. What velocity were you seeing with H4831sc? If you get a chance, you may want to try RL26 as well...it produced incredibly tight groups and stupid velocity in my 280AI.

I honestly didn't even get out the chronograph today since I was just breaking it in. I am gonna try to shoot a few ladders this week and will get the chrony out for that for sure and will,post back. Tim is by far the best I have worked with even though he is trying to talk me into bergers. Lol

you have the twist for 180 Hybirds but the 168 VLD`s are lazers out a right far piece ,,

168`s were the top of our discussion.....lol!

 

[mr.big]

I would probably shoot 160 Accubonds to hunt with and for sure try the 168 VLD`s for all out accuracy,,,the Hornadys will probably be good enough to shoot MOA steel but I never get my best groups with them,,

the 168 SMK shoot very well for the money also,,

 

[hunter0925]

:x

I would probably shoot 160 Accubonds to hunt with and for sure try the 168 VLD`s for all out accuracy,,,the Hornadys will probably be good enough to shoot MOA steel but I never get my best groups with them,,

the 168 SMK shoot very well for the money also,,[/quote :x

I am definitely open to trying other bullets. Why do you
Think it is that the hornadys don't shoot as well?

 

[mr.big]

IDK I have shot a bunch of Hornady bullets at steel plates and they shoot plenty good for that or to hunt with and they have good BC`s but shooting on paper for group or score I have a lot better luck with the Berger and to some degree Sierra bullets,,

 

[hunter0925]

The ladder is shot today shows some promise.
162 eldm
H4831sc 58.5, 58.8, 59.1
Nosler brass
Cci lr primer

To keep under .5 at 256 yards I would say I'm getting close.

 

[TiminTN]

Fine job, may be eating crow soon. Those Hornadys shoot right sporty!!

 

[hunter0925]

Fine job, may be eating crow soon. Those Hornadys shoot right sporty!!

I may still have to give the 168s a try just to see if your right though!

 

[mr.big]

good looking start,,

how does the freebore work out with the 162`s ??

 

[hunter0925]

I will be honest, I didn't give Tim a loaded case or a request for a certain freebore. I told him what I was planning to shoot and let him have at it. I also have not taken the time as of yet to measure length to the lands and had a ladder loaded and a mid range charge of enough loaded for break in at saami spec. I haven't had time since break in and the initial ladder to go any deeper into load development or measuring.