Which Factory 280AI Rifle?

[nso123]

If you were going to buy a lighter weight production model rifle in 280AI, which rifle would it be and why? I have been wanting one for a while.

 

[Carlos88]

Kimber. Have it skim bedded properly meaning get the barreled action off the pillars. Recoil lug should be bedded tight.

 

[Tidus56]

A budget would help. If I were to buy a factory gun in 280 AI I would grab a Savage Ultralite. Gives you the adjustments on LOP and cheek riser, proof barrel, factory blue printed action etc for 6 pounds. Not too shabby IMO

 

[nso123]

A budget would help. If I were to buy a factory gun in 280 AI I would grab a Savage Ultralite. Gives you the adjustments on LOP and cheek riser, proof barrel, factory blue printed action etc for 6 pounds. Not too shabby IMO

I don't have a particular budget. I had looked at the Ultralite and they seem to be a pretty good option given the features. I am just not looking to have another custom rifle built right now.

 

[Emuckfwa]

I really like my Kimber Montana in 280AI for a light weight rifle.

 

[MIBirdhunter]

I second the Savage Ultralite... I bought one in 280AI when they first came out, shoots sub MOA with a couple of different brands of factory ammo. Can't wait until things get back to normal so I can start reloading for it. Good luck with your search.

 

[martinakl]

I'd take a look at the browning Xbolt. The fast, 1:8 twist rate barrel, keeps options open for bullet choices. I've owned a couple and find them to be very nice. One of my favorites was a Hell's Canyon Speed that I dropped into a McMillian Game Scout.

 

[martinakl]

pro tip: start gathering components yesterday. I'd backorder some Peterson brass from Grafs.com. Peterson told me they're doing a run of 280AI brass August/September time-frame. I've had some on backorder for months now. It isn't produced often.

 

[808mike]

One more for the Savage ultralight. Bedded the action and floated the barrel. Shoots awesome my Only complaint is recoil pad is too soft so it can be a bit jumpy with out a brake.

 

[Pwbergen]

Cooper gets my vote due to their clean lines and out-of-the-box accuracy. My Model 54 in .270 Win. shoots sub-1/2" with factory ammo and is the 2nd most accurate rifle I've ever owned.

A CZ 527 - with single set-trigger in .22 Hornet - is my most accurate placing factory ammo into 1/4" groups.

 

[James DeTorre]

Finally got my CA 280ai to shoot. 168 Berger's worked good.

 

[Dick Whiteside]

Has anybody tried the Nosler M48 in 280 Improved? Good or bad reviews?

 

[James DeTorre]

I have a Barrett 270 that would be perfect in 280ai. Light , accurate. Why cant You find them anymore?

 

[Jagumba]

I used a Kimber Mountain Ascent for quite a while. It was light of course, and had good accuracy. I would recommend them.