Need a 280 Ackley dummy

[guhunter]

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.

[laportecharlie]

Sure, I've got one you can have. PM me your addy.
Charlie

[nsaqam]

They feed perfectly from my staggerfeed lefty.

What barrel you going with?

Length?

Contour?

Twist?

If you don't mind me asking.

[870 ExpressMag]

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

[guhunter]

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.

[guhunter]

Thanks Charlie, did you get my PM?

[laportecharlie]

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

[nsaqam]

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.

[870 ExpressMag]

mines a Shilen,280AI, 9twist, heavy sporter, 24", chrome moly, recessed crown, hand lapped....won;t see it till june i'm told