My own Axis II precision build

[DrThunder88]

I like the forearm extension. The original is way too short for a longer barrel, and yours looks robust enough to handle some abuse.

[GaCop]

Excellent work on that extended fore arm.

[thermaler]

Thanks guys, It isn't the most elegant execution, but it does work and definitely helps. I have a 26" criterion match barrel--and it is heavy. MDT makes great stuff, but I imagine they avoid an extension for the LSS because they want you to spring for the pricier models that do offer the longer foreends.

[prdatr]

Nice tight group for 188 yds.

[thermaler]

Nice tight group for 188 yds.

These are the new 190 vld's by Berger; my first group using RL 23 (though to be honest the first shot was a wild flyer with a vel deviation far outside the next 4 shots). I'm going to do more work on these.

[prdatr]

These are the new 190 vld's by Berger; my first group using RL 23 (though to be honest the first shot was a wild flyer with a vel deviation far outside the next 4 shots). I'm going to do more work on these.

Berger makes a great bullet. I have settled on HSM factory ammo with 168's in my 700. What twist is the barrel?

[thermaler]

Berger makes a great bullet. I have settled on HSM factory ammo with 168's in my 700. What twist is the barrel?

This is a fast twist match barrel by Criterion, 1:8. Berger says the 190 vld (which has exceptionally high BC) should be OK in a 1:9 at around 2700 fps; but I would look for at least 1:8.5 if using this and bigger bullets. I haven't seen a lot of experience with this particular bullet in the AI published yet--so "the jury is still out"--but I suspect it will evolve into an excellent match cartridge for the 280 AI based on what I've seen so far.