280 Ackley Improved

[Jakebert2001]

I just won a Savage 110 chambered in 280 AI.
Anyone on here shoot one? Any favorite bullets? Powders?
I will work up my own load. Just seeing what’s working for you. Maybe I can save myself some headaches.
Thank you in advance.


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[JeffreyDeGraff]

Right now I’m working with 162gr Hornady interlocks with RL22 and IMR7828ssc.


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[Mauser]

I built one, FN 98 Mauser action, Krieger 1:8 barrel, Timney trigger, B&C Medalist stock, Speed-Loc firing pin and spring, Timney Buehler style safety, EGW 20 MOA rail, Vortex rings and a IOR Valdata 10x scope. I'm running Nosler brass with H4831 and 175-180gr pills.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

I built one, FN 98 Mauser action, Krieger 1:8 barrel, Timney trigger, B&C Medalist stock, Speed-Loc firing pin and spring, Timney Buehler style safety, EGW 20 MOA rail, Vortex rings and a IOR Valdata 10x scope. I'm running Nosler brass with H4831 and 175-180gr pills.

Have you got a picture of that rifle?


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[Mauser]

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[Mauser]

I changed the rings and safety since the pic was taken but otherwise that's it.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Beautiful rifle! I love Mausers. Ive got a 257 Roberts AI built on an FN Supreme. My 280 Ackley is a Smith Corona 1903A3 Springfield with a Douglas barrel.


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[Mauser]

I currently own 3, the FN .280AI, a Flaig Ace 6.5x55 Swede, and a Brazillian 1908 in 35 Whelen AI. Someday I'll have my dads Nazi proof marked .338-06 but hopefully not anytime soon.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

First I’d like to apologize to the OP for highjacking his thread. This will be my last post, so others can comment on their 280 ackley loads. Ive got a nazi Mauser in 257 Roberts, a VZ24 in 338-06 Ackley, Charles Daley in 375 Whelen improved, and a Turkish 98 with the original 8x57 barrel. Ive got several small ring Mausers too, but Ive already abused this thread enough.


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