This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Between 2850-3000fps out of a 28" barrel. Caliber: .280 Rem. and the velocity just blew everything else away. Then there were the name changes that caused an identity crisis of epic proportions. So far loads have been hornady brass, cci 250 primers. I'm heading to Idaho next weekend for a mule deer hunt so being in a time crunch I set aside a weekend and had high hopes that this would be a smooth ordeal. 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. 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. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. 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. Despite a perplexing taxonomy, the .280 Remington commands a loyal following based soundly on its merits. Thank you. I'd start there. 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. I took the R-17 data for the 280 with 160gr bullets max load was 51.5gr and I started there and worked up. I just don't like the ttsx performance past 500 yards. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. Gun is a Cooper with a 24" barrel. 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. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Advertisement. Peterson Brass 280 Ackley Improved Unprimed Box of 50. Available as component bullets or in factory loaded Precision Hunter ammunition. Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Fire-forming load, 280 rem brass, CCI 200 primer, H4381SC, Hornady 162 BTSP interlock bullet. 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. box; hornady.com. Primary use will be elk hunting followed by long range plinking. $58.99. 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. There were no real surprises, as the .280 digests a variety of combinations efficiently. Thanks for sharing and nice elk! Ended up going with 160 gr. In the article he includes some reloading data and ballistic results for several calibers, including the .280 Remington. Has anyone loaded this particular round or at least the 162Amax? Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. Recommended Posts. box; nosler.com. JavaScript is disabled. Re: I tried Superformance Powder in 280 AI. Volume Discounts Available . I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. One of the greatest wildcat cartridges ever made, the .280 Ackley Improved was developed by the legendary P.O. 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. Took over two weeks to process order but I just got an email it's on the way. slide 3 to 4 of 24. is here at OpticsPlanet with fantastic discounts Up to 23% Off ! Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Its a kimber mountain ascent sub alpine. Please note that we have limited each caliber to 5-Boxes per order. But, the 63.0 gr of N165, I shot a 5 round grouping of .337 @ 100 yds. The best group, all three were touching, was at 59.0 gr. I've been loading the 140gr Accubond in my 280AI. Its running 2940 right now. 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. https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/280-ackley-improved-loads-for-26-8-twist-barrel.200004/, New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review, Help me troubleshoot issue with ELR load please, 6.5 PRC hodgdon superformance load development. Choose Your Brass for 280 Ackley Improved. Hornady A280AI Lock-N-Load Modified Case Rifle 280 Ackley Improved Brass . TS-X; Nosler 140-gr. Average velocity was 3160fps and first 3 shots went into .75" with the 5 shot group going 1.2". 139 Hornady Spire Point H-4831 60.0 3,111 .57. Same load with the 195's was disappointing at about .9 moa @ 100 2853fps - still have some work to do. 3010 fps out of a 26" barrel. JavaScript is disabled. The .280 really comes into its own with the slower powders in a bolt action. 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. 280 AI load data. 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. Article / review of the Federal TLR 155gr .284 bullet loaded in a 280ai and used on multiple game during a African hunt. bullet over 3,400 fps. Grafs and Son had some a few weeks ago. Best groups I've ever gotten with my 280 rem is with Hornady 162s and RL22. of energy, the 140-grain projectile offers less weight retention at maximum velocity than the E-Tip variant, but delivers greater expansion and larger mushrooms, making it extremely reliable and lethal across a wide spectrum of distances and species. Cases obtained by firing--and thus fireforming--standard cartridges through Ackley's improved chamber could be handloaded to give improved performance. We won't use them anymore. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. Hornady loads the 162-grain ELD-X in their Precision Hunter line at 2,850 fps, and Federal offers three different loads, including the 140-grain Trophy Copper Tip in the Meat Eater line, the 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter and their fantastic 155-grain Terminal Ascent bullet. Hinterland #: 38936; MFG #: . Loading the .280 is straightforward. Hornady A223 Lock-N-Load Modified Case Rifle 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Brass 1 . 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. 280 AI 270 Win 30-06. Looking at the post the other day it seems the 280AI has a decent following here so maybe it should have a thread. slide 3 to 4 of 12. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain bullets, mostly Nosler BT. GMX; Hornady 139-gr. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Ballistic Tip; Nosler 140-gr. Hornady.com Ammunition Rifle 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Item #85586 | 20/Box Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady Precision Hunter factory loaded ammunition. Fireball || .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 32gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX. He informed me that just because I have great es and sd doesn't mean I am on an accuracy mode. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 280 Ackley Improved. You probably won't be able to fit enough h1000 in the case to get extreme pressure, but with a moderately compressed load you might be in a good place. You are using an out of date browser. I plan on getting in to reloading for the 280AI in the future. FLAT SHIPPING! I have had excellent results with rl23 with the 162 epdm and 155 edge tlr in 280 ai. We can help you out! InterBond; Hornady 154-g. InterLock RN; Sierra 140-gr. 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 Poor ES and SD numbers. Call us at 660-460-2802 for the latest load data for newly released bullets. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady Precision Hunter factory loaded ammunition. hornady 6.5 Creedmoor Brass 50cnt Our Price: $39.99. For reference my h1000 280ai load is 59.5gr with a 180 eldm or scenar. Metallic Reloading; Rifle Brass; 280 Remington Imp; 280 Remington Imp. As a result, the Berger bullet delivers more downrange energy and flatter trajectories than comparable hunting bullets. Errata pages are available for several past publications of ourHandbook of Cartridge Reloading. Out of stock. The SAAMI Maximum Allowable Pressure for the .280 is 60,000 psi. Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. Which makes sense. Anyone know the status on ADG picking up 280 ai? Here's why. Matching Laods. Grand Slam; Speer 160-gr. Thanks Logan. Elkdreamer Feb 7, 2021 #7 OP L Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. Looking forward to dialing it in. Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand test the Aimpoint Acro P-2 against one of red dot sights' biggest myths: distance. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, 257, 277, 284, 338 bullets, 338wm dies, ramshot big game. Camp Guns: Sometimes Perfect, Other Times Not But Often Essential! I have a similar supply of Accubonds and also going to try out the Hornady ELD-x in 162. of energy from the muzzle. 150gr Hornady CX. 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. 180.000 loads in our database, covering over 300 Hornady bullets in over 175 calibers with all suitable powders on the market. Home; Our Story; Forum; Accuracy and velocity were also excellent when Alliant's new Power Pro 400-MR was paired with Speer's new 160-grain DeepCurl bullet. 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. Definitely gonna keep up with this. Utilizing a spitzer design and heavy jacketed base, the 140-grain Ballistic Tip produces clean kills and flat shots. Grouping was actually pretty good with all three loads 58, 58.5, and 59.0 grs. Access features of the Reloading Handbook on your mobile device with the Reloading App. 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. Just reloaded some 180 ELD-M but haven't shot them yet. models. We carry top reloading brands like Hornday, Lee Precision, RCBS, Lyman, and more. I picked up my rifle last week and I'm just waiting on the Peterson brass to arrive in the next day or so. For bolt actions, just follow the usual precautions for minimal sizing to prolong case life and you're set. Good to hear that is taking you in the right direction regarding accuracy. I tried to buy the last 500 piece lot and it went out of stock when I was putting in my info. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=526213&gonew=1#UNREAD, Help me troubleshoot issue with ELR load please, Allen Precision 6.5-280AI Bartlein/McMillan. Finally, in a random act of marketing sanity, Remington quietly changed the name back to .280 a few years later, which, by all reports, it is still known today. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I was shooting 60 grains of RL26 with 162 eldx in 280 AI last week. Indeed, the .280 Ackley Improved (280 AI) is one of the newest SAAMI standardized rifle cartridges on the block. Starting from $3.99 View more .30-40 Krag Reloading Essentials. Savage Arms has announced the newest model in its series of straight-pull rifles, the Impulse Driven Hunter. 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. Our test rifle this month is an example of one of the more recent entries - a Ruger Hawkeye that I bought new in 2009. And well it should be as its performance puts it between the .280 Remington on the slower side and the faster 7mm Remington Magnum.. Data shown in the sixth edition of the Nosler reloading manual for the standard .280 and the .280 . Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. Matching Laods. * All prices incl. I cant remember the velocity. The boattail design and streamlined tip also provide impressive accuracy, making it an ideal fit for deer, antelope and hogs. Exhibiting controlled expansion with a large mushroom and 85-90% retained weight, the bullet provides deep penetration and large cavities. Report post Posted August 9, 2018 Anyone try Hornadys 162 gr. While factory loaded ammunition remains fairly limited, several manufacturers, including Hornady and Federal, have continued to add new .280 AI offerings. Nosler Custom Brass Is All Hand inspected And Weight Sorted. 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. Needs more verifying for accuracy. If I recall correctly, Nosler data showed H4831sc most accurate for a couple different weight projectiles. The groups were inconsistent. of energy, and retains between 85 to 90 percent of its weight on target, leaving behind large wound cavities and providing deep penetration. A boattail design with polymer tip delivers extreme long-range performance and match-grade accuracy for hunters looking to stretch their distances. Used a Lilja barrel 1/9 twist for my 280AI and with 160gr Accubond jump is .030" . 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