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Does anyone out have a 280 ackley dummy round they'd be willing to send me? I am all set to build one, but hear that feeding from teh stagger feed sometimes presents problems. I want to make sure it will feed reliably in my rifle. Even a piece of brass would work, as I could just seat a bullet. Let me know. Thanks.
Sure, I've got one you can have. PM me your addy.
Charlie
They feed perfectly from my staggerfeed lefty.
What barrel you going with?
Length?
Contour?
Twist?
If you don't mind me asking.
i don;t mean to hijack the thread but i am in the same position, however i don;t have my barrel yet, i have been reading and am now concerned on the feeding of the 280AI in my stagger feed, Jim at northland told me June for my Shilen tube
I am thinking about a #3 or #4 contour as this will be primarily a hunting rifle. 9" twist, probably 24 inches long. I haven't decided on manufacturer, but am thinking about trying Benchmark. I haven't made the time to call and talk to them. Does anyone know what a prefit is running from them? My 6.5x55 is a McGowen, and I have been happy so far, but want to see what else is out there.
Thanks Charlie, did you get my PM?
Yes, I got your PM and dummy round shipped yesterday via USPS.
My 280AI was built on a Browning LH Stainless Stalker by gunsmith Darrell Holland. He has built a bunch of these and he advised me to go with a #4 contour and a 26" barrel. I think it is a bit on the heavy side for a walking gun, more like a beanfield rifle. But man does it shoot! Barrel on mine is a Schneider and it has shot well under one moa from the gitgo.
Charlie
My 280AI is a 26", 9 twist, #3, SS, 3 groove, Pac-Nor set up as a nutless Savage on my LH LA staggerfeed Savage.
Haven't tried it yet though.
mines a Shilen,280AI, 9twist, heavy sporter, 24", chrome moly, recessed crown, hand lapped....won;t see it till june i'm told