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Yeah, my three x-bolts out shoot my customs. Not going down that road again.

We're pretty close on our velocities. I'm getting a tad over 2950 using 160 AB and IMR 7828. I was pushing them faster but the primer...

I have cured this problem more than once..... using an "O" ring up under forearm at the end of stock..... if successful put bedding there...

I get 2950 with the 168 VLDS out of a 280ai, 25" barrel and 7828. 7828 and 4831 have been somewhat available around here this year...

Thanks for the productive inputs. I have wanted to add 4350 to the list. I did notice listed velocities are lower with 4350, so it was...

Also reduced neck tension by .002 BTW.

All your suggestions are getting me closer and closer. After bedding the recoil lug, checking all the tolerances, opening up some action...

Man, that looks like something may be putting pressure on your barrel. Is your barrel or trigger/housing touching the stock? How far...

Exactly! I wish it were not so because, as all of us do, I have my favorite bullets and HATE it when a rifle prefers something else.

4831SC is superb with 140 grain bullets in my .280s.

Yes, my #1 preference is ALWAYS Accubonds in all my rifles... but I gotta shoot what the rifle likes.🥴 I have had no problems with the...

I have a custom 280ai that hated Accubonds. It'll shoot 1/2" with 168 Berger VLDs and 7828 or re23. Another 280 ai prefers ELDx over...

7828 sc is the most accurate powder for my 280 Rems and 280 ai rifles. The ONLY reason I switched is for temp stability. With bullets...

Hes actually really chill at night. Usually sleeping on his back in between me and my wife. Our youngest is 14 and he absolutely loves...

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