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New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:04 AM
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RedSnake
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I could not be more pleased with my new long range rig - a 280 Ackley Improved spec'd by JGFireman and smithed by ZG Customs: Tikka Action Bartlein 3b 5R 1:9 twist finished at 25" spiral fluted by Horizon Firearms McMillan Game Scout in Desert Spectre Cerakoted in Black Graphite Tangent Theta 5-25x56 Professional Marksman 34mm Rifle Scope We got a chance to air them out at our place in West Tex -- smoked two does at 240 yds and 330 yds -- bang-flop x2. Then tonight snake dumped a hog at 350 with his. Folded up and didn't take a single step. Berger 168s hit like a freaking sledgehammer.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:10 AM
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Brother in-law
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Heck yeah!
You went all all,in on that scope
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:25 AM
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:30 AM
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RedSnake
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Heck yeah!
You went all all,in on that scope Yessir. The glass is insane good. Never seen anything like it.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:31 AM
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SapperTitan
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:56 AM
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 04:29 AM
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Wburke2010
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How do you like the scope. I've heard great things about them. I always did like the premier.
Rifle looks great and that's some good shooting.
Walter
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 05:23 AM
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"Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before."
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 05:43 AM
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That's a nice set up you got there. Fun to shoot I'm sure...
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 03:45 PM
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 05:23 PM
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 05:23 PM
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That's a nice set up you got there. Fun to shoot I'm sure...
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 09:44 PM
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Very Nice rifle!
Bought a new 280 Ackley myself this year and I love it so far!!
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 10:32 PM
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 10:50 PM
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Scotty22
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Very nice rig dude. Premiers are the tits. I really hate that I sold mine. I am shooting the 280 ackley improved bigger brother 7 Saum Ackley improved 23in barrel with 168 hunting classics at 3010. The bullet is devastating.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/13/15 11:58 PM
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Heck yeah!
You went all all,in on that scope Congrats. That is a sweet rig
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 03:21 AM
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Jon B
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I am intrigued by this caliber. What kind of real world velocity are you getting out of it?
I wish stupidity was not so handsomly rewarded.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 03:31 AM
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RedSnake
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I am intrigued by this caliber. What kind of real world velocity are you getting out of it? Have not done load development yet but I estimate that it shoots factory nosler 140gr accubonds at 3150-3200 and some Berger 168 Classic Hunters at 2850.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 04:24 AM
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I am intrigued by this caliber. What kind of real world velocity are you getting out of it? Have not done load development yet but I estimate that it shoots factory nosler 140gr accubonds at 3150-3200 and some Berger 168 Classic Hunters at 2850. I have a .280AI necked to 6.5 that pushes 140gr Bergers @ 3100fps.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 05:02 AM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 12:05 PM
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Very sweet rig.
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 02:18 PM
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BenBob
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test
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12/14/15 04:14 PM
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Nice work! Yes, Tony builds a great rifle!!!
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