Which model for packing...280 ackley for long range

[UrbanRedneck]

Got this cartridge on the brain. Thinking about a rifle for that trip to Alaska for caribou. I've been tossing around the different models.

110 ultra lite
110 long range hunter
110 hunter
110 storm
110 timberline
Axis 2 stainless
Axis 2 overreach

Which would you pick or add your own and why?

The untralite looks like the cream of the crop but the long range hunter would give you some extra speed. But stainless would prob be better for a couple weeks in crap weather. Axis line shoots pretty good and a stainless axis is a lot cheaper than the storm...

[GaCop]

Any of the 110's, forget the Axis because you never know when or if the funky FP springs will fail. Aftermarket support is far better for the 110/10 action too.

[hamiltonkiler]

How long range?

The ultra lite is a dang nice rifle. I have some time behind a 6.5creed in that platform.


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[Robinhood]

110 ultralight. Out of the box best option.

[yobuck]

Id start with a trued up action, have a good quality 26” barrel fit and chambered to it, then probably a good quality glass stock.
Id also have a good backpac like say an Eberlystock, with a rifle scabbard feature.
In that would be a very good quality set of at least 10x50 binoculars with a built in rangefinder.
You could also get by with a separate lazer rangefinder.
I would also have a good quality 3 section walking stick like say a Bogen, for supporting the glasses while glassing, and the gun when shooting.
A good quality light weight tripod would even be better.
You cant glass for long periods at least well, without supporting your glasses.
And you cant range well without supporting the rangefinder.
Regardless of all the cool dude photos that imply otherwise.
And you might find that due to the terrain sitting while shooting might be a better option than prone/bipod.
But the backpac would hold a bipod also.
When hunting, especially at longer distances, there are things other than the gun that become very important.

[Robinhood]

Id start with a trued up action, have a good quality 26” barrel fit and chambered to it, then probably a good quality glass stock.
Id also have a good backpac like say an Eberlystock, with a rifle scabbard feature.
In that would be a very good quality set of at least 10x50 binoculars with a built in rangefinder.
You could also get by with a separate lazer rangefinder.
I would also have a good quality 3 section walking stick like say a Bogen, for supporting the glasses while glassing, and the gun when shooting.
A good quality light weight tripod would even be better.
You cant glass for long periods at least well, without supporting your glasses.
And you cant range well without supporting the rangefinder.
Regardless of all the cool dude photos that imply otherwise.
And you might find that due to the terrain sitting while shooting might be a better option than prone/bipod.
But the backpac would hold a bipod also.
When hunting, especially at longer distances, there are things other than the gun that become very important.

I though about posting something similar yobuck. Then i started thinking about getting a good stock within 3 or 4 months. The hit or miss on smooth actions etc...That lead me to removing Savage as the most viable option. A bighorn Origin or TL3 fits the bill. Available, already trued, can use Savage barrels, Remington footprint(stock selection and availability) and triggers and interchangeable bolt heads.

From a "build" perspective, This is the way to go.

Action:
$975 Plus shipping and handling etc.

Barrel :
Proof Carbon Fiber $800.
X Caliber: $400

Trigger"
TT: $200 Plus or minus
Used Remington: $45

Stock:
Tons of options: $350 to $800

$1800 on the low end.

Optics: (not impacted by the rifles cost)
NF NXS $2000

[yobuck]

I though about posting something similar yobuck. Then i started thinking about getting a good stock within 3 or 4 months. The hit or miss on smooth actions etc...That lead me to removing Savage as the most viable option. A bighorn Origin or TL3 fits the bill. Available, already trued, can use Savage barrels, Remington footprint(stock selection and availability) and triggers and interchangeable bolt heads.

From a "build" perspective, This is the way to go.

Action:
$975 Plus shipping and handling etc.

Barrel :
Proof Carbon Fiber $800.
X Caliber: $400

Trigger"
TT: $200 Plus or minus
Used Remington: $45

Stock:
Tons of options: $350 to $800

$1800 on the low end.

Optics: (not impacted by the rifles cost)
NF NXS $2000

Well for me id be starting with an old doner 700 Rem i already own.
So that would eliminate the need for a trigger also.
The total for the barrel and ( gunsmith ) for sure wouldnt exceed 1000 dollars.
As for the stock i wouldnt even object to using the factory wood stock for that type gun.
Ive bought new F/G take offs on Ebay very reasonably also.
24” would probably work for the barrel, but id personaly opt for a 26” with that cartridge.
If you want it to perform similar to a 7 Rem Mag, you need the barrel imop.
As for the scope, i do in fact own a Nightforce NXS, and my son owns 2 of them.
Admittedly they are a very good scope.
Possibly for what you use them for they are worth the money.
But frankly for what i use them for i question wether they are.
Over many years of doing what we do, weve had lots of success using just basic VX3 Leupold scopes.
Fact is the guy can take pretty much any gun/scope on that trip he wants and probably get what he went for.
Just dont cheat on the glasses.

[Newtosavage]

110 ultralight. Out of the box best option.

Agreed. People are consistently reporting outstanding experiences with this rifle. I see no reason not to get it if you're in the market for a .280AI

I very nearly bought one myself until I decided to fit a .284 Win into a LWS short action instead.