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Old 08-13-2014, 01:14 PM
Cow Town Bill Cow Town Bill is offline
 
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Smile What's Your Favorite 280 Rem Load

I'm trying out a new 280 Rem rifle. I started with 160 Sierra BT and 162 Hornady SST, both loaded with Reloder 22. Accuracy was so-so.
I have a hunch I should be trying lighter bullets but thought I would seek the experiences of fellow AO followers.
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Old 08-13-2014, 01:32 PM
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I've been getting fantastic results with 140gr TTSX and 57gr RL-22. Can't seem to upload pics, but it was shooting 5 shots into 1" at 100yds and 5 into the size of an iPhone at 600yds while doing my part. Might have to invest in a chronograph to check my velocity.

As another note, try the OCW method to test loads.
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http://8541tactical.com/2014/05/05/m...er-test-redux/
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Old 08-13-2014, 02:15 PM
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140gr Sierra spritzers and H4350.
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Old 08-13-2014, 03:15 PM
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I've always had good success with 139 and 154 Hornady's in my 7's
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Old 08-13-2014, 03:17 PM
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140 gr nosler b-tips and imr 4831
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Old 08-13-2014, 03:26 PM
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140 gr nosler b-tips and imr 4831
X2, the hotter the better. Build up until you hit the sweet spot.
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Old 08-13-2014, 05:20 PM
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I just scored some 145gr. Grand Slams for the Pit Boss' 280.
So far H4350, looks to be the powder of choice.
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Old 08-14-2014, 12:17 PM
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My 280 ai likes 150 gr long range accubonds and h4831
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Old 08-14-2014, 12:31 PM
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Loading for several .280 rifles thet have all seemed to like 139-140 grain bullets seated on IMR 4350.
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Old 08-15-2014, 01:56 PM
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160 grain Nosler AB on 57 grains of H4831.
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Old 08-15-2014, 05:20 PM
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My 280 ai likes 150 gr long range accubonds and h4831
My cooper like the 150 LRAB's with H4350.
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Old 08-16-2014, 08:26 AM
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My Cooper likes 56.5gr of R22 below TSX 140gr. 1 inch easy at 100yds.
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Old 08-16-2014, 08:46 PM
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My TC Pro Hunter likes 57.0grs of R19, CCI primers under a 140gr Barnes TTSX seated just off the lands.
Sub moa @100 yds.

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Old 08-16-2014, 09:00 PM
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140 gr TSX over a stout load of IMR 4831 and cci magnum primers.
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Old 08-16-2014, 09:09 PM
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56.5gr RL22, CCI LRM primer, 154gr Hornady SP for 2920 fps from my TC Encore, .75 inch groups at 200yrds.
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Old 08-17-2014, 09:28 PM
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140gr Sierra spitzer BT's and IMR 4350. Deadly!
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