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Noonrock
08-16-2009, 09:28 PM
Just picked up a Ruger #1 in .280 Remington, 95+ condition, 3x9 40mm Leupold, premium circassian wood. Probably my last purchase (I said that when I bought a 40 Springfield XB or whatever it was.) Have a .280 in Ruger 77R and a 7mm mag in Ruger 77. Love those .284 choices. Probably will not hunt with it, it's too "purty". Got it for my birthday last Saturday (8/7). Thrilled with it. Just wanted to post and tell someone that likes guns.
pentail
08-16-2009, 09:38 PM
sounds nice, lets see a pic of the wood
trust me
08-17-2009, 01:33 PM
I love a nice Ruger #1. Maybe someday...
GunCat
08-17-2009, 10:28 PM
Just picked up a Ruger #1 in .280 Remington, 95+ condition, 3x9 40mm Leupold, premium circassian wood. Probably my last purchase (I said that when I bought a 40 Springfield XB or whatever it was.) Have a .280 in Ruger 77R and a 7mm mag in Ruger 77. Love those .284 choices. Probably will not hunt with it, it's too "purty". Got it for my birthday last Saturday (8/7). Thrilled with it. Just wanted to post and tell someone that likes guns.

I've said that myself...and just like you I can stop anytime I want to (I just don't want to right now):p
mwezell
08-18-2009, 08:59 AM
Love the caliber! I'm close to finishing a .280 Ackley for myself. It'll be the last hunting gun I do for myself...NOT!--Mike
tvlog
08-18-2009, 02:28 PM
I love the .280 myself. I've had a Remington 700 .280 for nearly 20 years and shot a bunch of stuff with it. It's a great caliber.
ricky280
08-19-2009, 10:21 AM
Love the caliber! I'm close to finishing a .280 Ackley for myself. It'll be the last hunting gun I do for myself...NOT!--Mike

Mike, I built one ten years ago and love it.I like it for the long beanfields. Mine likes the 140 grain and a whole bunch of Reloder 22.
Hades
08-19-2009, 08:50 PM
You will also be pleased with the Springfield XD as well. Great, reliable pistol. Did you get the subcompact or full on version in the XD?
mwezell
08-19-2009, 09:38 PM
Mike, I built one ten years ago and love it.I like it for the long beanfields. Mine likes the 140 grain and a whole bunch of Reloder 22.

I can't wait to finish it up. Too busy right now though. It's going to be a lightweight hunting gun that I plan on using for open field hunting and whatever else I can get out of it. It will be about 7-1/2lbs scoped. I have a .260 that I love but is a bit heavy to pack around. I'll throat the .280 AI for 168gr Bergers and should be able to use a wide range of bullets for different uses. They are a pretty well kept secret that many don't have experience with...they're missing out IMO. Have you tried n165 powder in yours? I haven't but have heard it's good in them. ---Mike
GunCat
08-19-2009, 10:23 PM
The .280 AI is on my "want one" list too. Maybe when I get the "round tu-it" parts needed to finish up the .260 I started last winter I'll think about getting a start on the .280 AI.
mwezell
08-20-2009, 07:35 AM
The .280 AI is on my "want one" list too. Maybe when I get the "round tu-it" parts needed to finish up the .260 I started last winter I'll think about getting a start on the .280 AI.

Great minds think alike!!:D:D
ricky280
08-20-2009, 09:27 AM
I can't wait to finish it up. Too busy right now though. It's going to be a lightweight hunting gun that I plan on using for open field hunting and whatever else I can get out of it. It will be about 7-1/2lbs scoped. I have a .260 that I love but is a bit heavy to pack around. I'll throat the .280 AI for 168gr Bergers and should be able to use a wide range of bullets for different uses. They are a pretty well kept secret that many don't have experience with...they're missing out IMO. Have you tried n165 powder in yours? I haven't but have heard it's good in them. ---Mike

Never tried the n165,I did try n160 that shot well, it would be my next choice behind the 140,s.My rifle is a little on the heavy side,I put a number 5 contour Shilen select that finished out at 26".