280 reload suggestions

[ribka]

Just picked up a used Remington Mountain rifle in 280. It has the 22 inch barrel. I thought about having it rechambered in 280 AI but I think barrel length is too short to make it worthwhile

Suggest any loads for this rifle. I think 1/9 twis. Would like a heavier bullet

[gadwall]

I have had a 280 for almost 20 years in a 700 mtn rifle.  I have had the best luck with 120-140 grain bullets and Reloader 19.  H4831 would be a good place to start as well.

Gadwall

[gadwall]

If you go to the heavier bullets, say 160's and 175's, you might consider something slower yet like IMR 7828.

Godd luck,

Gadwall.

[br8kitoff]

i reload with a Nosler 140g ballistic silvertip and IMR 4895.  Very nice shooting and will put down the Mulies or WT's no problem.  Longest shot on deer 320yds. smoked it!

[bobcat]

I'd start with H4350 and a bullet weight anywhere from 140 to 160 grains. I'd probably start out with a Barnes bullet and with that I'd go light (140). The other bullet I'd consider would be the Nosler Accubond and with that I'd go either 150 grain or 160 grain.

[sakoshooter]

I've had my best luck loading for my .270 with IMR 4831 and IMR 4350 for my 30-06 so either one will work great for a .280. I might add that since Hodgen re-did some of their powders a few years back, I tried H4350 against IMR4350 and Hodgen won in my 30-06. Better accuracy and slightly better velocity. The new Hodgen meters much better than IMR does. Both are extruded powders but the Hodgen powder granules are much shorter cylinders.

[ribka]

Thanks guys for the input. Will start with the 140's. Might try some 160's too. As soon as weather is a bit better will get out and experiment

[280ackley]

R22 works great out of my AI, both 140 NAB & Barnes TSX.  Use 7828 as stated above with 160s.