280 Ackley Improved Loads

[grimace]

I am starting to get into reloading again. I did a little years ago for 223. I'm going to start with Kimber Sub Alpine in 280 AI , I have a Nosler manual and the Hodgdon Annual Manual for reference right now. The variety of powders is a bit overwhelming. Anyone care to share their favorite powder for this cartridge. I know I will need to do some experimenting with powders for my riffle, but I prefer not to buy 20 different ones to get there if possible.



My equipment consists of:

Hornady lock n load

Lyman single stage press

Lyman beam scale
 
Lyman case trimmer

Misc. RCBS dies


I have never set up the Lock and Load press so I'll probably start with the Lyman press to get things going.


Thank you for any suggestions

G.

[coop2424]

I run 7828ssc and Hornady 162 eld-x with good results. Only reason I picked the 7828ssc is because I had it on hand at the time of working my load.  I am at 3030 FPS and very accurate.

[87Ford]

My 280AI load that I like best..

140 gr Accubond
Nosler brass
Fed 210 primer
59.5 gr IMR 4831

3100 fps

[mossback91]

I run h4831sc in my rifle most it seems to be its favorite with all bullets tried in my gun but rl22 seems to shoot well in it also

[grimace]

Thank you Gentlemen for the help!

[hogslayer]

4831 SC or RL23 with a 168 Berger around 2900-2930 worked well for a good friends rifle....

[grimace]

I'll look into RL 23, Thank you.