Looking for a factory 280AI rifle.

[204_ruger]

Hi i been looking at a few 280AI.
Weatherby 307 and a mark hunter.
Savage ultralight
CA mesa fft 280AI
Browning xbolt speed.
I have looked everywhere for a xbolt speed. And a ca mesa fft 280AI. But no one has either. I am going to spend 2000.00 on rifle. And 800 to 1000.00 on a scope. Just using the gun for deer hunting. Fount a used kimber 84L mountain ascent 280AI. Has a vortex scope on it. Does anyone know where a xbolt speed 280AI is for sale.

 

[Darryle]

Go to Browning's website, choose the X-Bolt, choose the 280 Ackley option, then select the specifications and search the sku of each model, they're out there

Edit to eliminate links to erroneous listing's and Canadian gun shops

 

[manitou]

I was looking around for a buddy a few days ago and found about 4-5 sites with them in stock. I don't remember which sites... but they are out there... X-bolts.

 

[bomberodevil]

I have the Savage Ultralight in 280 AI, and I think it's a good hunting rifle for the price. I'm not a fan of the AccuTrigger so I did away with the safety blade on it, and now it breaks consistently. The rifle was easy to develop loads for in the 160-162 bullet range. I'd buy another Ultralight based on this experience.

 

[204_ruger]

I have looked everywhere for a Browning xbolt speed 280AI. I did find 1 new xbolt speed. I have fount several Savage ultralight 280AI. Even fount one with a factory camo stock. Used gun at a new price. So i will go with a new one. If i buy a savage. I was planning on buying a Timney trigger. I didn't know u could take the blade off. 150 gr to 168 gr bullet range.

 

[cdherman]

You should try the accutrigger before you make changes. I like mine. And I have a timney on one other gun, and a couple other aftermarket. Jewel IIRC as well. So I do have comparisons.

I have a 280 AI as well. It was done with a SAAMI spec reamer per the smith but has a rather short throat. Has been a PITA to reload for, and COVID sort of slowed down my gunsmith's responses to my concerns...... Good luck with the 280 AI project....

 

[VinceMule]

cdherman, you could have the throat extended. Make three dummy rounds with the bullet you want to shoot, and provide those three rounds to the gunsmith. They use a tool called a uni throater to extend the leade.
I shoot 175g Nosler LRAB in one 280 AI with amazing accuracy. with the throat extended.

 

[akmtnhnt]

Hi i been looking at a few 280AI.
Weatherby 307 and a mark hunter.
Savage ultralight
CA mesa fft 280AI
Browning xbolt speed.
I have looked everywhere for a xbolt speed. And a ca mesa fft 280AI. But no one has either. I am going to spend 2000.00 on rifle. And 800 to 1000.00 on a scope. Just using the gun for deer hunting. Fount a used kimber 84L mountain ascent 280AI. Has a vortex scope on it. Does anyone know where a xbolt speed 280AI is for sale.

Nosler makes the model 21 and 48 in 280AI as well.

I'm assuming you checked gunbroker.

 

[2rjshort]

Hi i been looking at a few 280AI.
Weatherby 307 and a mark hunter.
Savage ultralight
CA mesa fft 280AI
Browning xbolt speed.
I have looked everywhere for a xbolt speed. And a ca mesa fft 280AI. But no one has either. I am going to spend 2000.00 on rifle. And 800 to 1000.00 on a scope. Just using the gun for deer hunting. Fount a used kimber 84L mountain ascent 280AI. Has a vortex scope on it. Does anyone know where a xbolt speed 280AI is for sale.

I went through the same dilemma as you a little over a year ago. I also looked at some of those same offerings but ended up with a Nosler Mtn Carbon. I picked it up for a little over 2k and if I had it to do over I would absolutely pick it again. It's a fantastic shooting rifle. That being said I think the Xbolt and Fierce would be great options also. Keep and eye on gunbroker. Xbolts in 280ai show up there from time to time.

 

[birddog 68]

In stock at Grice gun shop.

 

[Maverick254]

In stock at Grice gun shop.

I have a Savage 110 High Country and love it!

 

[Allen Lone wolf]

Hi i been looking at a few 280AI.
Weatherby 307 and a mark hunter.
Savage ultralight
CA mesa fft 280AI
Browning xbolt speed.
I have looked everywhere for a xbolt speed. And a ca mesa fft 280AI. But no one has either. I am going to spend 2000.00 on rifle. And 800 to 1000.00 on a scope. Just using the gun for deer hunting. Fount a used kimber 84L mountain ascent 280AI. Has a vortex scope on it. Does anyone know where a xbolt speed 280AI is for sale.

GrabAGun has the Savage ultralite 280ai in stock.

 

[forestryman]

Although it's on the heavier side, I have enjoyed my Ruger M77 Hawkeye African in 280 ai if you can find one. It's a great shooting gun.

 

[wvautomatic]

I have 2 savage ultralites and both shoot under.5". I also did away with the blade on the trigger and trigger is good! I'd buy one again.