A post from another thread reminded me that I told a few folks here I'd update them on the .280AI, but then life happened and I forgot. Condensed refresher is that I had been a big fan of the .280AI, but no longer owned one. So when Bergara offered it in their barreled action, I ordered one. After a long time, over a year, and confirmation from Bergara that there were none to be had and none would be made, I called Brownells and cancelled my order and went back on search mode. Eventually, I found a barreled Defiance in .280 AI on GB and bought it (for a great price). I had a KRG stock and TriggerTech Diamond already. Dropped it in and got a Burris XTR3 and Hawkins Hybrid rings on the way. It languished most of last year and this while I had, recovered from and then tried to get caught up from neck surgery (replaced two discs in my neck, damaged during my roaring 20s).
Well, last week, it finally came out and I got the rings, then scope mounted. Took it to the range and shot 10 rounds of 280 Rem through it to get some data for the chamber, etc. I shot at a 6" piece of steel at 330 yards after 3 sighter shots to zero at 100, and went 7 for 7 with a group on the left side that made me smile. I'll do some more load development in July. The brown dog don't care, the black dog really seems to like it.
Well, last week, it finally came out and I got the rings, then scope mounted. Took it to the range and shot 10 rounds of 280 Rem through it to get some data for the chamber, etc. I shot at a 6" piece of steel at 330 yards after 3 sighter shots to zero at 100, and went 7 for 7 with a group on the left side that made me smile. I'll do some more load development in July. The brown dog don't care, the black dog really seems to like it.
