Building a LW Storm .280 ai?

[Orezona]

I wanted to update this thread with what I decided to do -

I did pull the '06 barrel off that 116, and swapped it with the .270 barrel on a brand new long action LW Storm. So rather than build the .280ai I had initially talked about, I've ended up with a LW Storm (new version stock and action) with a stainless '06 barrel off that 116. I then trimmed an inch off the barrel and recrowned it for length and balance. Topped with a Redfield 3-9x40 Revolution scope, it weighs in at exactly 7 lbs. now. And yes, that barrel is still a tack driver.

I now am the proud owner of a Lightweight Storm in 30-06, and I hauled that thing all over the mountains of NW Colorado during the 2nd rifle season, where we had 15" of snow and temps down to 1 degree. The rifle was great. I had an opportunity to shoot it to 400 yards at a public range, and it grouped consistent and very well.

I never thought I'd end up with a Lightweight Storm barreled in 30-06, but here I am. And I'm completely satisfied with the end result.

Great for you Sir! I hope you enjoy and harvest animals for the freezer.

[want2ride]

I wanted to update this thread with what I decided to do -

I did pull the '06 barrel off that 116, and swapped it with the .270 barrel on a brand new long action LW Storm. So rather than build the .280ai I had initially talked about, I've ended up with a LW Storm (new version stock and action) with a stainless '06 barrel off that 116. I then trimmed an inch off the barrel and recrowned it for length and balance. Topped with a Redfield 3-9x40 Revolution scope, it weighs in at exactly 7 lbs. now. And yes, that barrel is still a tack driver.

I now am the proud owner of a Lightweight Storm in 30-06, and I hauled that thing all over the mountains of NW Colorado during the 2nd rifle season, where we had 15" of snow and temps down to 1 degree. The rifle was great. I had an opportunity to shoot it to 400 yards at a public range, and it grouped consistent and very well.

I never thought I'd end up with a Lightweight Storm barreled in 30-06, but here I am. And I'm completely satisfied with the end result.

Glad to hear it!