Episode 302
My Ultimate .280 Ackley Rifle Build
Backcountry Hunting Podcast · Joseph von Benedikt
June 12, 202414m 15s
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Show Notes
Folks, I've fielded a lot of questions about this rifle—so here's a 15-minute bonus rifle review for you. This is the build project I did last year to create my ultimate .280 Ackley Improved custom mountain rifle. It was built by my old friend Steve Pratt of Elk Meadow Performance, using the following components:
- Defiance Anti-X action
- Proof Research 22" 1:8-twist Sendero profile carbon-fiber barrel
- Timney Elite Hunter trigger
- Hawkins Precision "Hunter" bottom metal
- Proof Mountain Hunter stock
- Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44 scope
It turned out wonderfully... Weighs right around 7.5 pounds ready to go up the moutain!