I have considered choosing a 280AI for my next project, but was concerned about how the 40 ° shoulder angle might impede smooth feeding of cartridges out of the Remington 700 magazine well. I realize that the 280 "improved" case can be had with a 30 ° shoulder instead of a 40 ° , but I've ruled that out being that the 30 ° utilizes expensive special order reloading dies, and it cuts down on available room for powder.
So, just how much of a problem with feeding can I expect? I don't mind a slower and more deliberate maneuvering of the bolt being a requirement for reliable feeding, as long as the cartridges just won't plum be jamming in the chamber beyond my control. Is this something a gunsmith can adjust and fix?
So, just how much of a problem with feeding can I expect? I don't mind a slower and more deliberate maneuvering of the bolt being a requirement for reliable feeding, as long as the cartridges just won't plum be jamming in the chamber beyond my control. Is this something a gunsmith can adjust and fix?
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