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F Open 280 Ackley Improved
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:42 pm
by MROFD
Here's my new 280AI F Open Rifle.
I'm pleased to introduce the
"Windcheater" 
- 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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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:23 am
by jcinsa
Looks beautiful MR
Did the Richards stock come as we see it ?
or did you buy the furniture and have it fitted here ?
John
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:00 am
by MROFD
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.
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:37 am
by IanP
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.
Ian
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:02 pm
by DaveMc
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.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:59 am
by MROFD
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.
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.
Matt Roberts
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:07 am
by AlanF
Looks very good Matt, and more importantly, it seems like its going to get the job done on the target. Well done.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:05 am
by Southcape
Very nice piece of kit. May she bring you many X's.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:32 am
by Seddo
very nice indeed.
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:02 pm
by bobeager
Matt, if you don't mind, could you tell me where you sourced the alloy trigger guard and adjustable butt plate.
Thanks
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:45 pm
by MROFD
South Australia Rifle Association Store (SARA)
Web:
www.riflesa.asn.au/store.htm
Email:
store@riflesa.asn.au
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:18 am
by Quick
Nice rifle mate. Looks very nice. What loads are you trying?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:33 am
by MROFD
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.
I'm happy to hear of any other load testing done on the 280ai?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:42 am
by Quick
I'll be interested to see how the 280 goes against the 284.
