kilotanker22
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So after much research for something outside my wheelhouse of cartridges, I have determined I need a .280 AI.
I have spent a decade shooting 6.5mm, .308" cartridges and .224" cartridges. I wanted something with more energy than my Creedmoor, and less recoil than my 30-06. Also wanted something that would function well with my current stock of smokeless powder (PPV, Vatget, BLC-(2), H4350, and H4831).
Then I wanted something I could shoot lighter weight bullets in the 120-140 grain range, and heavier bullets for longer range work. Narrowed the choices down to 6.8 Western and 280 AI. Since I still cannot get much for the 6.8 in terms of components. And 6.8 rifles are few and far between, I chose 280 AI. Bullet selection helped a lot. Also the fact that I can make brass for it from 30-06, 270, etc, and I can shoot 280 Rem to get brass. I figured the 280 AI was the clear winner between the two. Not to mention it checks every box.
I am thinking Browning X-Bolt Max long range rifle. I have several of these and trust them. Now let's hope I can win one for less than MSRP on GunBroker.
Carry on
I have spent a decade shooting 6.5mm, .308" cartridges and .224" cartridges. I wanted something with more energy than my Creedmoor, and less recoil than my 30-06. Also wanted something that would function well with my current stock of smokeless powder (PPV, Vatget, BLC-(2), H4350, and H4831).
Then I wanted something I could shoot lighter weight bullets in the 120-140 grain range, and heavier bullets for longer range work. Narrowed the choices down to 6.8 Western and 280 AI. Since I still cannot get much for the 6.8 in terms of components. And 6.8 rifles are few and far between, I chose 280 AI. Bullet selection helped a lot. Also the fact that I can make brass for it from 30-06, 270, etc, and I can shoot 280 Rem to get brass. I figured the 280 AI was the clear winner between the two. Not to mention it checks every box.
I am thinking Browning X-Bolt Max long range rifle. I have several of these and trust them. Now let's hope I can win one for less than MSRP on GunBroker.
Carry on
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