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New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test #6080637 12/13/15 03:04 AM
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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:

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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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Heck yeah!

You went all all,in on that scope

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Nice up

Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test [Re: Brother in-law] #6080698 12/13/15 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
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 [Re: RedSnake] #6080783 12/13/15 04:29 AM
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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 [Re: RedSnake] #6080829 12/13/15 05:23 AM
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Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test [Re: RedSnake] #6080841 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 [Re: RedSnake] #6081119 12/13/15 03:45 PM
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I do like!

Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test [Re: RedSnake] #6081250 12/13/15 05:23 PM
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Outstanding Setup Red!


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Originally Posted By: Ronnie Oneal
That's a nice set up you got there. Fun to shoot I'm sure...

Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test [Re: RedSnake] #6081677 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 [Re: dlrz71] #6081764 12/13/15 10:32 PM
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Nice up

Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test [Re: RedSnake] #6081793 12/13/15 10:50 PM
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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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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Heck yeah!

You went all all,in on that scope


Congrats. That is a sweet rig

Re: New Custom 280 Ackley Put to the Test [Re: Wburke2010] #6082259 12/14/15 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted By: wburke2010
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


The Tangent Theta scope is phenomenal. Good read on it here -- http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/story/1488792-the-new-tangent-theta-tt525p-tactical-scope

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I am intrigued by this caliber. What kind of real world velocity are you getting out of it?


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Originally Posted By: Jon B
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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Originally Posted By: 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.


up I have a .280AI necked to 6.5 that pushes 140gr Bergers @ 3100fps.


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