Thread: 280 ai?

out to 500 - 600 yards the 280 or 280ai is not going to do more than you can do with your 270 - assuming you've got accurate & appropriate load/projectile that each rifle likes.
To get most out of the 280ai you need a 24in (or longer) bbl and hand load. You might get very lucky and find your 280ai shoots the Hornady Elite Hunter ammo well, then you dont need to worry about hand loads. Shot like shite in mine.
With 22in bbl I'd guess you'll loose 50 - 70fps ?
My 280ai 24in bbl I'm getting 2980 fps with N560 and 162gn AMAXs, & sub 0.5 moa groups - so long as I do my bit correctly.
In 7mm RM I'm getting 3020 - 3030 fps with 162 AMAX.
So loosing about 50 - 60 fps over the RM ..... but the 280ai bare rifle weighs only 6lbs

you can run standard 280 ammo in your 280ai if you get stuck for ammo. Would not recommend for long range but for bush hunting or ranges to 200 - 300 yds it be fine.