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F Open 280 Ackley Improved

#1 Postby MROFD » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:42 pm

Here's my new 280AI F Open Rifle.

I'm pleased to introduce the "Windcheater" \:D/

- 280AI (non SAAMI) PTG Custom Reamers/Chamber
- Richards Microfit Thumbhole Cheekpiece Bench Rest Stock (Camouflage Laminate)
- Krieger Barrel 1.25" Straight 1:8.5T-5R
- Barnard Model P Action
- Nightforce 12-42x56 Benchrest Scope NPR2 Reticle
- RWS Brass (Fireformed)

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#2 Postby jcinsa » Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:23 am

Looks beautiful MR

Did the Richards stock come as we see it ?

or did you buy the furniture and have it fitted here ?

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#3 Postby MROFD » Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:00 am

It comes as a roughly shaped blank John. RR-M inletted the V Block, I shaped the underside of the fore-end, fitted butt-plate & polished.
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#4 Postby IanP » Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:37 am

Very nicely done! I even like the in-letted aluminium bottom plate that supports the action screws. Looks like a magazine cover in front of the trigger guard and would really strengthen up the attachment of the v-block and action.

It will be interesting to see how the 280AI performs on the range as Bruce Moulds has raved about this calibre's potential for some time. I hope it ups the ante for F-Open in SA.

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#5 Postby DaveMc » Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:02 pm

Nice job. Keep us informed as to how it performs. The 280AI is on my very short possibles list for next cartridge So very keen to see how she goes.
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#6 Postby MROFD » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:59 am

Thanks Ian, I'm pretty happy with it. I'm not sure about it upping the ante in SA, I hope it's competitive enough to give me a fair go with you blokes.. I also have a Neo on its way to fully compliment the outfit. :lol:

Dave, I have previously fireformed 100xRWS Brass and run a bit of a guessed load last Saturday at 700m, Dropped one silly shot at 9:00 (Driver Error), other than that held 12 in the ten/x rings in reasonably tricky conditions at Lower Light.
Went home quite enthused.

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#7 Postby AlanF » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:07 am

Looks very good Matt, and more importantly, it seems like its going to get the job done on the target. Well done.
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#8 Postby Southcape » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:05 am

Very nice piece of kit. May she bring you many X's.
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#9 Postby Seddo » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:32 am

very nice indeed.
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#10 Postby bobeager » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:02 pm

Matt, if you don't mind, could you tell me where you sourced the alloy trigger guard and adjustable butt plate.
Thanks
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#11 Postby MROFD » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:45 pm

South Australia Rifle Association Store (SARA)

Web: www.riflesa.asn.au/store.htm
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#12 Postby Quick » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:18 am

Nice rifle mate. Looks very nice. What loads are you trying?
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#13 Postby MROFD » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:33 am

Thanks Quick.
I have done no load testing at all on this rifle. I threw a load together to support numbers at the Port Pirie OPM this weekend and was quite please with its performance. (2217-63.8gn/Berger 180gn VLD)
No pointing/meplate trimming etc.
No idea what speed this load was running at, though held great elevation at 700yds when the operator performed as he should. :roll:

I'm happy to hear of any other load testing done on the 280ai?
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#14 Postby Quick » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:42 am

I'll be interested to see how the 280 goes against the 284.
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