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Offline Taco280AI

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RBros 280AI
« on: January 23, 2014, 05:50:36 PM »
My first custom that I've had built

Rem 700, trued
bolt fluted by Kampfeld
McM Hunter's Edge, bedded
24" #4 Broughton 5C, 1-9 twist, finished at .660
Timney set at 2lbs (I lowered it a bit)
Talley lows
FX3 6x42 CDS with Aluminas

Test group with factory Nosler 140 ABs was said to be just over a half inch, outside. Cheap scale shows approx. 7.5lbs and balances about 1/2" forward of the recoil lug. Can't wait to shoot it!




Even though it is a gusting day with 12-17mph winds, had to test out the AI real quick. All factory Nosler ammo - 140 ABs, 150 LRABs, 160 NPs with me, and not Travis behind the trigger, here is how it did.
Ignore the shot with lines, started a second group with one load and decided to only shoot one group for each for today and started a different group.






One thing is for certain, this rifle is a lot better than I am! Was able to mess up a couple groups without much effort, but did manage to get this one off at 1/3"

« Last Edit: January 26, 2014, 07:51:23 PM by Taco270 »

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2014, 05:56:35 PM »
 :yike:  :drool:
Romans 14:2 he who eats only vegetables is weak
Genesis 27:3 Now then, get your equipment—your quiver and bow—and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2014, 06:06:01 PM »
sexy!

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 06:08:48 PM »
Sweet and definitely on my wish list!

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 06:47:31 PM »
Nice!!!!!!!

I don't see one that nice in my future, so thanks for sharing!!

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2014, 07:18:39 PM »
Very nice!  Do you have a weight?

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2014, 07:24:39 PM »
Very nice!!!  :tup:
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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2014, 07:56:13 PM »
I like it! I also like that you went with a fixed 6x scope. Very classy! :tup:

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2014, 08:13:56 PM »
Thanks. On a cheap fishing scale it shows about 7.5lbs

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2014, 08:20:14 PM »
Beautiful rifle, someday I hope to have one from those guys.
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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2014, 06:40:17 AM »
very nice package right there !

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2014, 07:46:52 AM »
Great looking rifle. :tup:
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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2014, 10:28:24 AM »
That weight should be close, same as my shipping scale said also.  Plenty accurate with the 140 factory ammo for sure.

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2014, 12:11:32 PM »
 :tup:  :IBCOOL:
Romans 14:2 he who eats only vegetables is weak
Genesis 27:3 Now then, get your equipment—your quiver and bow—and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me

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Re: RBros 280AI
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2014, 12:27:41 PM »
Not to bad of shooting for using a 6x scope!  Looks like it will work out nicely for you.
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