I have an x- bolt speed in the 280 AI and absolutely love the gun. I’m achieving 2900+ fps with 150 grain eld-x and a moderate powder load. The muzzle brake reduces the recoil to be comparable to a 243. There is so much you can do if you’re a reloader. Accurate as hell. My son has the savage ultralight with the proof barrel in 280AI and has nothing bad to say about it. The recoil is very similar to the 30-06.
Whatever your choice, enjoy!
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