.280 Nosler AI build is completed finally.

[6mm Remington]

You aren't really a member of the 280 AI family until you have cartridges to go along with the rifle, so I broke down and bought a box of factory rounds to break in the barrel with when I can afford to put a scope on. The knife in the photo I just won at another forum for guessing the total point score of the super bowl game!! I'm not even a football fan but I threw a total out there and won!

The knife turned out very nice and was hand-built! It is 440 stainless and has two colors of buffalo horn on the handle. Encorehunter (Jody) also hand-made the sheath. Pretty cool I think!
David

 

[6mm Remington]

Almost have enough $$$ saved for the scope so it won't be long before I'm out firing away!! Man I cannot wait, and spring bear is in full swing!! I think I need to pack a Model 70 to the hills!

 

[Gr8bawana]

That is a great looking rifle and the knife is pretty cool too.

 

[Plainsman]

That's quite a set-up! I've always considered a .280 in any flavor to be the gentleman shooter's rifle. Keep us posted with how it does!

 

[6mm Remington]

I got the scope finally and put it on . I picked up a 4.5-14x40mm Leupold with the B&C reticle. I used Talley low mounts to attach it to the rifle.



I used a box of Nosler 140 gr. Accubonds to break in the barrel with, shooting and cleaning between each shot. After several rounds I got it dialed pretty close to where it needs to be at 100 yards, so I stopped messing with adjustments and still shot and cleaned but was shooting for group. Now considering that and they are factory loads, I was pretty happy. I shot 4 and pulled number 5 slightly out on the upper right. Number 6 went right back with the others.
I cannot wait to get some handloads worked up.

 

[AKaviator]

Wow, your setup is great. That's a great rifle/scope combination, plus a way cool knife to go along with it. Now I hope to see a photo of you skinning out a big bear!

Congratulations!

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Looks like you got a winner!

 

[6mm Remington]

Looks like you got a winner!

Yes I am tickled. Thanks again.

 

[6mm Remington]

Wow, your setup is great. That's a great rifle/scope combination, plus a way cool knife to go along with it. Now I hope to see a photo of you skinning out a big bear!

Congratulations!

I cannot wait to get out. Now I have to buy some dies for it and I'll be all set!

 

[droptine]

That is a sweet gun! I would love to have a 280 AI.

 

[6mm Remington]

I loved my .280 Remington before I sold it and regretted that, and I wanted to replace it. I really like this thing but would be just as tickled with the plain old .280. Still pretty darn cool though!

 

[sneakypete]

6mm, what a great looking setup!

 

[6mm Remington]

Thanks sneakypete, I'm going to skip church in the morning and take it on a walk and see if I can spot a black bear. That will be just like going to church!

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Thanks sneakypete, I'm going to skip church in the morning and take it on a walk and see if I can spot a black bear. That will be just like going to church!

I hope you find one. Read my tag below my signature block........

 

[6mm Remington]

AMEN! Great minds thinking alike!

 

[sneakypete]

The Lord moves in mysterious ways! I hope you find a bear, I'm looking forwards to seeing a bear and that new 280 in a picture!

 

[Work2hunt]

Nice looking gun. I love my 280.

 

[6mm Remington]

Took my rifle for it's maiden hunting voyage today looking for a black bear. Never saw any bears but did see quite a few whitetail deer and mule deer which was nice. It was overcast and starting dropping a few sprinkles on me right at the end. Pretty nice though and it was about 42 degrees when I was hiking.

 

[6mm Remington]

A little color starting to show as well. Pretty.

 

[sneakypete]

6mm, great pictures, what no bear! Lol I really like the look of that rifle, I thought I'd never say that after getting my model 70 extreme weather 7mm.