Anyone have any good starting points for this? HPBT; Barnes 120-gr. Peterson Brass 280 . Streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design + highly concentric AMP bullet jackets + Heat Shield tip combine for radically superior aerodynamic efficiency. What chambering of 280ai are people running? Jan 5, 2021 #8 Brian in Montana Well-known member Joined The 280 ai is going to be a great deer, pig, goat and sheep rig as long as I stay . Choose Lapua Brass, Winchester, Hornady Brass, Nosler Brass, Remington, Starline Brass and Prvi Partizan. and the velocity just blew everything else away. The reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. Iowa hunters are now allowed to use necked rifle cartridges (with some caliber restrictions). In the article Ackley gave a list of load data for 87-, 100- and 120-grain bullets using various powders for the Niedner-standard .25-06. Hornady Brass 280 Ackley Improved Unprimed Box of 50 . I dont have a good reason to go from 6.5mm to 7mm unless Im going to get a significant upgrade from the excellent options available from 140-156gr in a 6.5mm. You can drop down a notch or two in bullet weight for a given species and still get good expansion and deep penetration with these tough bullets. Absolutely no signs of excessive pressure. Spitzer BT; Sierra 150-gr. The exception is with the monolithic Barnes TS-X, Hornady GMX and Nosler's E-Tip. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. Shillen 29.5" 1:8 twist barrel. All this information is helpful so I can tell GAP to extend the chamber. Utilizing a spitzer design and heavy jacketed base, the 140-grain Ballistic Tip produces clean kills and flat shots. Thanks for the advice Hookturnr. Introducing the latest products from the worldwide leader in ammunition. In the .280 section, he lists the following loads and results: powder charge velocity accuracy. A jump of .015-.020" for example may be where a particular bullet really performs. Shellholders: Hornady #1 My go to primer is CCI magnum or benchrest - you may find that helps bring down your ES/SD. 280 Ackley Improved Ammo close We are pleased, once again, to accept online orders. If I recall correctly, Nosler data showed H4831sc most accurate for a couple different weight projectiles. ELDx in their 280 AI? Good to hear that is taking you in the right direction regarding accuracy. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. That goes for any cartridge they're suited for, and the .280AI is one of those. All powder charges were weighed, although after a load is selected, the use of a powder measure would be quite acceptable. Just reloaded some 180 ELD-M but haven't shot them yet. The jacket and core are designed to expand rapidly after penetrating roughly 3 to 5 inches in flesh as the bullet sheds 40 to 90 percent of its weight. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. It features stainless steel metal and a synthetic stock. .17 Hornet (Hornady) Reloading Essentials. MSRP: $35.45 per 20-rnd. Some bullets are jump sensitive, some are not. 58.5 4831 sc. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. AccuBond; Nosler 150-gr. For bolt actions, just follow the usual precautions for minimal sizing to prolong case life and you're set. Spuhr 4002 scope mount 0Mil 34MM rings, $400 338 cast projectiles with gas check, $50 Hornady full length resize and seating die 338 Lapua magnum $220 6.5 x 55 Swedish $120 RCBS neck sizing die 338 Lapua magnum $110 6.5 x 55 Swedish $110 Mixed fired brass: 338 Lapua Magnum - 80 Lapua cases $300 - 110 mixed cases $150 6.5 x 55 . Heres a look at the best factory loads currently available for the .280 Ackley Improved. That's just not that interesting. Date Listed: 27/02/2023. Plus, you can save favorites, add notes and more. Very happy with the cost to performance ratio so far! Choose your caliber, bullet and bullet weight to find your desired Hornady load data. I consider myself fortunate to have had some components on the shelf when the great ammo shortage crisis of 2020 hit, and to have been in the right place at the right time a few times afterward. I run 180s in my 280AI at 2820 with excellent accuracy out to 800 metres. Loading the .280 is straightforward. Ruger's multi-role small frame autoloading rifle - Sear - combines AR-10 power with AR-15 Portability. Does it affect short bullets as well? You are using an out of date browser. JavaScript is disabled. Its certainly not always about speed with the heavy bullets but I reckon seating depth will be the thing that really tightens up your groups now. (N560 with Speer 190-grain Impact), and .280 Ackley Improved (N160 with 140-grain Federal Trophy Bonded Tip, N560 with 160-grain . Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. slide 3 to 4 of 24. models. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. I'll send you PM if anything looks good. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. * All prices incl. Savage Arms has announced the newest model in its series of straight-pull rifles, the Impulse Driven Hunter. Both of these powders produce MOA accuracy (actually better with accubond 150's) in my 280 AI, I like the 4350 a little more in the 160 gr bullet weights. You must log in or register to reply here. Peterson Brass 280 Ackley Improved Unprimed Box of 50. The 162-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at close to 2900 fps with 2,921 ft.-lbs. Matching Laods. Elkdreamer Feb 7, 2021 #7 OP L At 140 grains in the .280 Ackley Improved load, the E-Tip features an Expansion Control Ring (ECR) to help the projectile expand at various velocities and conditions, giving shooters the long- and close-range performance needed for lethality. They are accurate but I've shot the 143gr ELDX in my 6.5 Creedmoor and they are crazy accurate. Powder charge same. Personally I think you have missed your accuracy node - F-class shooters running 7SAUMs tend to run 180s, Bergers or otherwise around the 2940-2950 mark, I'd back the load off to that node. Meet the all-new Taurus Judge Executive Grade, a revolver featuring a hand-polished satin finish, presentation-grade wood grips, a brass rod front sight and an exceptional hand-tuned trigger. Sort By: Items Per Page: Exhibiting controlled expansion with a large mushroom and 85-90% retained weight, the bullet provides deep penetration and large cavities. The TaurusTX 22 Compact delivers class-leading reliability, capacity, and shootability in a 22 LR platform, and it's cut for a slide-mounted mini red dot. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. You can also check in our bullet database for which, .17 Hornet || .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX, .17 Hornet || .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX, .17 Hornet || .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX, .17 Rem. Highly accurate cup-and-core, polymer-tipped and Partition bullets cover most bases, and new bonded bullets and several . of energy from the muzzle. You must log in or register to reply here. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. FOGGER FOGGER Advanced Member; Members; 241 posts; Gender: Male; Report post; Posted December 9, 2017. I only use Federal Gold Match if I can't get my hands on CCI. So a few months later it became the 7mm Remington Express. The .280 Ackley Improved has been basking in the limelight since Nosler started chambering its Model 48 rifle for it and offering loaded ammo and unprimed cases. Thanks for sharing and nice elk! I'd like to tighten up my groups and speeds. Here's what I got on hand: 160 accubond and 7828 ssc shoot very well in one of my 280ai with fed 210 match primers. Both of those cartridges are very capable performers, though neither is as well known or as widely used as the .270 Winchester or 7mm Remington Magnum. box; federalpremium.com. It doesnt hurt that premium big-game rifles, like Kimbers Mountain Ascent, are chambered in the mighty .280 AI and have gained a cult-like following among serious mountain hunters. Final Load Specs for 162gr ELD-M: 58.4gr H4831SC Hornady brass (that will be replaced ASAP) CBTO: 2.595" - functional mag length (estimating about .080" - .100" jump, didn't measure and don't care) CCI 200 Large Rifle Primer hornady 44 Special Unprimed Brass 100cnt Our Price: $50.99. We DO NOT recommend changing brass brands and/or primer sizes from your original load development pack. All velocities seem to be on par with expected numbers, and It's worked flawlessly in broad daylight and overcast conditions. Shop online for shotshell and metallic reloading supplies, shooting supplies, metallic presses, rifle reloading components, shotshell reloading components, shooting accessories, rifle reloading brass and Bullets. Find information from previous Handbook editions, with reloading data for seldom-used cartridges that Hornady will no longer be developing. I thought I'd put it out there for some discussion and advice. This invaluable resource has over 1000 pages of data on all Hornady bullets. All Rights Reserved. Errata pages are available for several past publications of ourHandbook of Cartridge Reloading. Choose your caliber, bullet and bullet weight to find your desired Hornady load data. Indeed, the .280 Ackley Improved (280 AI) is one of the newest SAAMI standardized rifle cartridges on the block. American shooters know a good thing when they see it. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. Description. Sorry, I know this is a 280AI thread, but I have other experience with the ABLR. Whidden Shoulder Bump Gauge .508 - 375 Cheytac, 408 Cheytac . 500 pieces is way too many for me so if you want to split a 500 piece order when they're available I'm game. Report post Posted August 9, 2018 Anyone try Hornadys 162 gr. Has anyone loaded this particular round or at least the 162Amax? Used a Lilja barrel 1/9 twist for my 280AI and with 160gr Accubond jump is .030" . The Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent and secant ogive, allowing for maximum accuracy out of factory barrels and impressive BCs for downrange accuracy. A boattail design with polymer tip delivers extreme long-range performance and match-grade accuracy for hunters looking to stretch their distances. Hornady Load Data We offer Hornady load data with over 180.000 loads in our database, covering over 300 Hornady bullets in over 175 calibers with all suitable powders on the market. 280 AI load data. Case length for the .280 is 2.540 inches (same as the .270) and a bit longer than the .30-06 (2.494 inches). .280 Remington - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. Which one is recommended as Ilol be hand loading and will need to fireform. Reloading 280 AI and 150-162 gn ELD-X brikwhitt Aug 9, 2017 Aug 9, 2017 #1 brikwhitt Beginner Oct 9, 2016 129 0 Trying to get a good guesstimate on the ELD-X'S compared to the 150gn ABLR. I have had fliers with the ELDX bullets in several calibers. A few sealed bottles of 1kg vihtavuori N570 magnum, $220 a bottle. Ballistic Tip; Nosler 140-gr. But, the 63.0 gr of N165, I shot a 5 round grouping of .337 @ 100 yds. Meanwhile, an Energy Expansion Cavity provides dual chamber for uniform, impressive expansion and devastating penetration. Peterson continued, "The.280 Ack Imp casings made by Peterson are designed for reloading. Nosler Unprimed Brass 280 Ackley Improved (50) $ 102.57 Add to cart; Nosler Unprimed Brass 280 Rem (50) Rated 5.00 out of 5 They don't have the camming power to remove a sticky case. It has a shorter throat so bullets are in the case aways, iirc it's compressed a bit. Its 22-inch barrel is cut with a steep 1:9 1/2 twist that'll handle just about any 7mm bullet available. Hinterland #: 38936; MFG #: . Best groups I've ever gotten with my 280 rem is with Hornady 162s and RL22. Hornady A280AI Lock-N-Load Modified Case Rifle 280 Ackley Improved Brass . Look forward to hearing your results. Noslers saami spec or the original ackley improved 40 degree? Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. In the article he includes some reloading data and ballistic results for several calibers, including the .280 Remington. Nosler 140-grain E-TipNoslers E-Tip bullet consists of a solid copper, lead-free construction that offers hunters maximum penetration and 95 percent or better weight retention. . I'm asking because of all the .280 AI loads I've seen, it appears that most people are up in the 58-59.5 grain ranges with their powders while yours are a bit lower. with .284 | 150gr | Hornady ELD-X bullet including underlying parameters such as bullet length, cartridge length and case capacity. I've been struggling hard with a 280 ai. What I mean by jump sensitive is a specific bullet may have a very narrow window of the jump to lands distance before accuracy degrades. accubond, same charge was shooting under half minute at 2990 fps. I plan on getting in to reloading for the 280AI in the future. Choose Your Brass for 280 Ackley Improved. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. We carry top reloading brands like Hornday, Lee Precision, RCBS, Lyman, and more. In 1979 Remington - in the first of a series of puzzling PR moves - changed the name to 7mm-06 Remington. . Good groups at .500 with average around .750. Flash holes Are deburred And Checked For Proper Alignment. Best Prices. Nosler case, 62gr H4831sc, fed 210m. Fully Prepped And Ready To Reload. Has anyone loaded this particular round or at least the 162Amax? When chambered in a fine rifle like this Nesika Hunter Model V, the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge is highly accurate, mild mannered, and a virtual death ray in the field. Due to the packaging and shipping process, case necks are often slightly dinged or bent and need to be rounded up and sized to give proper neck tension. Description: Lot of 197 Rounds still in original boxes. Here's why. The Hornady Rifle Cartridge Cases, Unprimed, 280 Ackley Improved, 50 Pieces, 86381 Gun Type: Rifle, Caliber: .280 Remington Ackley Improved, Primed: No, Finish: Unprimed, Quantity: 1, Fabric/Material: Brass, Brass Quantity: 50 Piece, Case Material: Brass. We can help you out! rl 26 was the only powder I tried. Thank you. Take it with you anywhere! The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. Still working on 185 RDF's and 195 Bergers. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. Factory data has it exiting the muzzle at 2,850 fps, just 90 fps slower than the same bullet in Hornady's 7mm Remington Magnum ammo. I was shooting 60 grains of RL26 with 162 eldx in 280 AI last week. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. Berger load data in .280 Ackley Improved. I mounted a Nitrex 3-9x40 scope on it for testing. The Judge has been promoted! Hodgdon Powder Company and Hornady have teamed together to answer the reloading question; "Can I buy the powder used in Hornady Superformance factory ammunition?" Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. I tried to buy the last 500 piece lot and it went out of stock when I was putting in my info. We won't use them anymore. As a result, the Berger bullet delivers more downrange energy and flatter trajectories than comparable hunting bullets. with Hornady Manufacturing Company bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above. Looking forward to dialing it in. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The app is extremely convenient for keeping shot lists, notes, pictures, etc. slide 3 to 4 of 12. Nosler Custom Brass Is All Hand inspected And Weight Sorted. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Starting from $3.99 View more .30-40 Krag Reloading Essentials. Needs more verifying for accuracy. I cant remember the velocity. Filter Products . Stocky's Owner Don Bitz walks David Faubion through the company's new rifle stocks for 2023. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady, Privacy Policy | CCPA Request | Accessibility Policy | Terms of Use, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing. Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. I've got plenty of RL 17,22 and H4831sc, H4350 and some other powders. Even if they didn't always know what to call it. G Gregt9146 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 10, 2021 Messages 72 Location Minot ND Jun 28, 2021 #10 Briant_az said: I've been loading the 140gr Accubond in my 280AI. The .280 Remington debuted in 1957, but unfortunately it came along a few decades too late to become a monster hit because the .30-06 and .270 Winchester had running head starts. So far loads have been hornady brass, cci 250 primers. Verified by Doppler radar, the Heat Shield tip defies the effects of aerodynamic heating and retains its shape to maintain the highest-in-class BC over its entire trajectory. I think I might drop the powder a hair more, maybe get .003 closer to the lands. Accuracy and velocity were also excellent when Alliant's new Power Pro 400-MR was paired with Speer's new 160-grain DeepCurl bullet. Picking three of my favorite test rifles, each vastly different from the others, I loaded 10-round test batches in three different calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor (N560 with Hornady 140-grain ELD Match), .300 Win. There were no real surprises, as the .280 digests a variety of combinations efficiently. I personally would put the floor for bullet weight at 168gr. Likewise, Nosler has expanded the number of loads and bullet choices it offers in the Trophy Grade and Custom lines, giving hunters more reason than ever to utilize the cartridge. I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. Seems like people are doing longer barrels? document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady, Privacy Policy | CCPA Request | Accessibility Policy | Terms of Use, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #8263, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #90226, Product Warning and Recall Notice - Item #9249, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #81153, Product Warning & Recall Notice - Item #82730. JavaScript is disabled. I've read several different forums that are mostly RL 22, H4831sc and IMR 7828 as well as a few others. 120 Grain; 140 Grain; 150 Grain; 160 Grain; 168 Grain; 175 Grain; 185 Grain; NOSLER. Graf and Sons was one of the places I checked daily for a while. On Wednesday, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) sent a notice of intent to sue to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), due to the hunting of gray wolves in Wyomings Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Partition; Speer 130-gr. Hey Brian, looks like we are on the same timeline, although I think you have a better powder store. I just got a box of 162gr ELD-X bullets and want to load them in my 280 Ackley. Featuring the radically superior ELD-X bullet with Heat Shield tip, Precision Hunter is the ideal load for ANY hunting situation because of its effective terminal performance at ALL practical ranges. This is the only powder that I ever tried in this rifle. I have had excellent results with rl23 with the 162 epdm and 155 edge tlr in 280 ai. Its running 2940 right now. Looked at the threads here and didn't see one for the 280. Nosler brass cci 200 gives best sd so far, wlr gives best group so far. Or does it all stay the same but just allows you to maximize performance for the longer bullets? The .280 really comes into its own with the slower powders in a bolt action. Advice needed, I'm running hornady brass, federal match primers, 180 grn eldm, COAL of 3.480, .010 avg off the lands. Give a Gift Where the heck did you find Peterson brass???? Then, in 2019, Hornady introduced a 162-grain ELD-X bullet loaded in the .280 AI, adding it to the excellent Precision Hunter line of ammunition. Our test rifle this month is an example of one of the more recent entries - a Ruger Hawkeye that I bought new in 2009. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. Case Mouths Are chamfered And deburred. I got a ProChrono DLX for Christmas and have not gotten to mess with it. Cases to be used in pumps and semiautos are best full-length sized; just keep an eye out for developing head separations indicated by the telltale ring at the base of the case. The jump to lands (the distance a bullet travels before engaging the lands) will be greater with shorter bullets than longer bullets. (240) 347-4883 Please note, our lead time to fill orders is 2-3 weeks. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. Sierra's 150-grain Spitzer Boat Tail is a good all-around bullet, and the Hawkeye really took to it, regularly punching small groups; Hybrid 100V and IMR 4831 were the standouts here. Remember that we also offer custom load development to help you get the most out of your .280 Ackley Improved - call 1-800-303-1304 for more information. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Medium-burning-rate powders work best in pumps and autoloaders. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. 3050fps for 145 Barnes LRX over 7828SSC out of my 22" barreled Rem 700. Was RL 26 the only powder that you tried? box; nosler.com. 51 gr, 2472 fps, SD: 19 52 gr, 2515 fps, SD: 20 . You must log in or register to reply here. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. TS-X; Nosler 140-gr. Glad you like it and I hope to like it too. 139 Hornady Spire Point H-4831 60.0 3,111 .57. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project. Read on for his take on this Thai-inspired fusion dish. 280 AI load data 162 gr ELDx By 452b264, August 9, 2018 in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 452b264 Premier Member Members 2,520 posts Gender:Male Location:NW V ALLEY Interests:Hunting, fishing, back packing and family. Designed with a Heat Shield tip to prevent melting and to ensure the highest in-class BC over its entire trajectory, the ELD-X performs well at long or close range, giving hunters a terminally effective bullet no matter the distance. The .280 Ackley has a similar velocity to the 7mm Rem Mag, when using light to mid-weight bullets. This caused understandable confusion with the wildcat 7mm-06, which will not chamber a .280 round. Gun is a Cooper with a 24" barrel. Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand test the Aimpoint Acro P-2 against one of red dot sights' biggest myths: distance. I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. DeepCurl; and Speer 175-gr. Bottles & 12-oz. I just don't like the ttsx performance past 500 yards. 150 Nosler Partition H-4831 58.5 2,984 .87. Facing off in a handgun challenge featuring the smallest professional-grade enclosed red dot sight on the market, Eric and Tom put the Acro P-2 to the distance test by doing a walk-back challenge. Most loading manuals make mention of this. While 100-, 110-, 115- and even 120-grain bullets can be pushed to obscene speeds for varmints, the .280 is really a big-game round and is at its best with 140- to 175-grain bullets. Bob Meinert, FN Marketing Director, introduces FN's first commercial pistol suppressor, the FN Rush 9Ti. Hornady's lock-n-load modified case is readily available to fit most popular rifle chambers and is manufactured to saami specs. Powders like 4350 and 4831 from Hodgdon and IMR, Reloder 19 and Vihtavuori N-160 and N-165 performed very well. Quantity. Rather ingenious, Ackleys cartridge delivers roughly 300 fps more than Remingtons factory SAAMI-spec .280 load, thanks to a chamber with less body taper and a steeper 40-degree shoulder. No experience on game but the new Legendary Arms Works I have in 280 AI shoots bugholes with the factory Hornady Precision 162 grain ELD-X and Nosler Trophy Grade 140 Accubonds, the Nosler Trophy Grade 160 grain Nosler Partitions shot right around an inch. You find 14 loads in caliber .280 Ackley Improved with Berger bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above. I also backed off the powder from 63.5 gr to 62, and the groups are getting down to around 1/2 inch. Between 2850-3000fps out of a 28" barrel. A few individual loads bear mention. 4831 and 4350 are almost impossible to beat for maximum accuracy under a wide range of conditions. They must have used the same print reamer because the load is exactly the same for both rifles. Refine by Cartridge: 280 Ackley Improved 280 Remington (51) Refine by Cartridge: 280 Remington 284 Winchester (51) Refine by Cartridge: 284 Winchester 28 Nosler (49) . It killed it but the bullet is too soft. . But, shot .280 Rem A I loads up to 64gr of H4831, 139gr Hornady BTSP, R-P brass, WW primers today. Just keep powder charges a couple of grains below maximum for such actions. I have about 90 pieces of fire-formed Winchester brass, 700 F210M primers, and my die set arrived in the mail yesterday, so I'm ready to start some load development. Mag. Fireball || .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX, .17 Rem. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. A proven cartridge for virtually any North American big-game, the downside for so long was that the .280 AI required a handloaders touch and thus limited the spread of its popularity. Partition; Nosler 175-gr. The ELD-X bullet is a streamlined boattail design with a well-constructed AMP jacket that wont come apart on the toughest of big-game animals. RL23, CCI 250, 2870fps 5 shot goup under .5 - think I can get more out of this with the 185's and the 28 inch barrel. Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. For example, 140 grain berger VLD Hunting bullets will have a greater jump than a berger 180 grain VLD hunting bullet if your chamber is cut for the 180 bullets. Ive seen the ELD-X work remarkably well on every species from large-bodied mule deer to British Columbia mountain goats and massive black bears, at distances from 8 to 650 yards. It shoots one hole groups with ttsx and r-19! The .280 Ackley Improved casing will launch a 7mm, 120 gr. Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've been loading the 140gr Accubond in my 280AI. 7828, 4831, or RL22 with the 160s should get you around 2900fps. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. Manufacturer. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Ended up going with 160 gr. Remington currently produce four loads for the .280 including, the 140 grain Core-Lokt at an advertised 3000fps, the 140 grain Accutip at 3000fps, the 150 grain Core-Lokt at 2890fps and the 165 grain Core-Lokt round nose bullet at 2820fps. Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. 162 d m. 61.4 gr re 26. It hasn't missed one reading except when I tried it without the diffusers. We use cookies to make your experience better. Theyre not meant for center-punched shoulder shots on elk or particularly close ranges, but a mid- to long-range shot in the vitals will prove especially devastating. What range were you seeing for r26 with 180/ 184 grn bullets? Grafs and Son had some a few weeks ago. hornady 6.5 Creedmoor Brass 50cnt Our Price: $39.99. 58 grains of RL23 50 TO 60 THOUSANDTHS off lands in 3 different rifles. We have 280 Ackley Improved dies for sale from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. Recommended Posts. MSRP: $59.45 per 20-rnd. Reviews. I do have some Magpro powder as well. Exclusions apply. Of course performance on game would be nice as well. 180.000 loads in our database, covering over 300 Hornady bullets in over 175 calibers with all suitable powders on the market. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Same load with the 195's was disappointing at about .9 moa @ 100 2853fps - still have some work to do. Wholesale Pricing on Reloading Brass. Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem.

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