F Open 280 Ackley Improved

MROFD · Post by **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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jcinsa · Post by **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 ?

John

MROFD · Post by **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.

IanP · Post by **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.

Ian

DaveMc · Post by **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.

MROFD · Post by **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.

Matt Roberts

Post by **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.

Southcape · Post by **Southcape** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:05 am

Very nice piece of kit. May she bring you many X's.

Seddo · Post by **Seddo** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:32 am

very nice indeed.

bobeager · Post by **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

MROFD · Post by **MROFD** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:45 pm

South Australia Rifle Association Store (SARA)

Web: www.riflesa.asn.au/store.htm
Email: store@riflesa.asn.au

Quick · Post by **Quick** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:18 am

Nice rifle mate. Looks very nice. What loads are you trying?

MROFD · Post by **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?

Quick · Post by **Quick** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:42 am

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