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. Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Grand Slam; Speer 160-gr. Just reloaded some 180 ELD-M but haven't shot them yet. Mag. Nosler Unprimed Brass 280 Ackley Improved (50) $ 102.57 Add to cart; Nosler Unprimed Brass 280 Rem (50) Rated 5.00 out of 5 We can help you out! Projectile. GMX; Hornady 139-gr. and the velocity just blew everything else away. That goes for any cartridge theyre suited for, and the .280AI is one of those. The .280 really comes into its own with the slower powders in a bolt action. Which makes sense. Again, gun buyers were bewildered. models. They must have used the same print reamer because the load is exactly the same for both rifles. Its running 2940 right now. I just bought a 270 Tikka for my 280AI build I have been thinking about a long time. I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. One of the greatest wildcat cartridges ever made, the .280 Ackley Improved was developed by the legendary P.O. A change of primers may also help. And 63.5 gr of H1000, some pressure signs, nothing crazy. 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. .280 Remington Ackley Improved / .280 Ackley Improved (Hodgdon Data - IMR Powder) reloading data with 126 loads. The .280 Ackley Improved casing will launch a 7mm, 120 gr. 280 AI 270 Win 30-06. Out of stock. Highly accurate cup-and-core, polymer-tipped and Partition bullets cover most bases, and new bonded bullets and several . Heres a look at the best factory loads currently available for the .280 Ackley Improved. That'll make short work of just any game you encounter. Reduce the loads shown here by about 6 percent for such rifles. 51 gr, 2472 fps, SD: 19 52 gr, 2515 fps, SD: 20 . I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. A few individual loads bear mention. Good velocity with RL 22. 139 Hornady Spire Point H-4831 60.0 3,111 .57. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . All this information is helpful so I can tell GAP to extend the chamber. Even if they didn't always know what to call it. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. With the shortage on powders I'm starting with H4350. Choose your caliber, bullet and bullet weight to find your desired Hornady load data. You are using an out of date browser. All velocities seem to be on par with expected numbers, and It's worked flawlessly in broad daylight and overcast conditions. Powder charges in the .280's midsize case are easily ignited with standard primers, but I must confess I frequently got lower SDs and better accuracy with Federal 215 Magnum caps in several loads, so they're worth considering. MSRP: $59.45 per 20-rnd. Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand test the Aimpoint Acro P-2 against one of red dot sights' biggest myths: distance. Powders include IMR We have 280 Ackley Improved dies for sale from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. JavaScript is disabled. The .280 AI was developed by modifying the case from the .280 Remington. MSRP: $45.99 per 20-rnd. Recommended Usage: Reloading Type: Rifle Material: Brass Gun Type: Rifle Caliber Or Gauge: 280 Ackley Improved Quantity: 1 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. 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 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. This may or may not be an issue. Took over two weeks to process order but I just got an email it's on the way. Metallic Reloading; Rifle Brass; 280 Remington Imp; 280 Remington Imp. The cases allow proper seating of the bullet, not only in the case, but in the chamber as well.</p> Look forward to hearing your results. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. 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. Hot-Cor SP; Speer 145-gr. Description. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. The Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent and secant ogive, allowing for maximum accuracy out of factory barrels and impressive BCs for downrange accuracy. After that, it was very accurate. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. To complicate matters, the velocities and trajectories of the 125-, 150- and 165-grain bullets offered in .280 factory loads were strikingly similar to 130- and 150-grain bullets of the .270. Leaving the barrel at 3150 fps with 3,084 ft.-lbs. I've been struggling hard with a 280 ai. Has anyone loaded this particular round or at least the 162Amax? 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. Spitzer BT; Sierra 160-gr. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. I emailed them to ask if they knew when some would be in stock. MSRP: $45.95 per 20-rnd. 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. hornady 44 Special Unprimed Brass 100cnt Our Price: $50.99. Notes: A Kimber Model 84L Select Grade with a 24-inch barrel was used to test-fire these loads. hornady 6.5 Creedmoor Brass 50cnt Our Price: $39.99. Our test rifle this month is an example of one of the more recent entries - a Ruger Hawkeye that I bought new in 2009. I don't reload yet nor do I have my rifle built. Load data for 52 loads in caliber .280 Rem. 3010 fps out of a 26" barrel. 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. With the ELDM bullets in 280 AI, 7 WSM and the 6.5 cartridges I load for. 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. Has anyone loaded this particular round or at least the 162Amax? | Still working on 185 RDF's and 195 Bergers. Using bullets from Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Swift Scirocco, Barnes TSX, Swift Scir, Nosler AB, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. Access features of the Reloading Handbook on your mobile device with the Reloading App. 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. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. Meanwhile, an Energy Expansion Cavity provides dual chamber for uniform, impressive expansion and devastating penetration. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or purchase a subscription and receive new data before the next edition of the book is printed. Matching Laods. What range were you seeing for r26 with 180/ 184 grn bullets? Recently received my Tikka-custom 280 Ackley Improved from Kampfeld Customs (build specs/gunsmith review posted in Firearms section) and couldn't wait to get to the range for some load development. Chris Johnson, FN Senior Product Manager, walks us through two new FN striker-fired pistols at SHOT Show 2023: the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. I'm looking for powder used, velocity, and accuracy. Yea I think your right, I was hearing somewhere (cant recall now) of some guys having pretty good luck with it in the 280AI. I run 180s in my 280AI at 2820 with excellent accuracy out to 800 metres. box; nosler.com. I have a similar supply of Accubonds and also going to try out the Hornady ELD-x in 162. I plan on getting in to reloading for the 280AI in the future. Nosler Custom Brass Is All Hand inspected And Weight Sorted. Powder charge same. You must log in or register to reply here. Item #: HRN86381 $1.18 per piece. It was nosler 280 AI brass so not much fireform but I like to work with at least once fired brass for load workup. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I thought that 7828 would be too slow, but it worked well. Hornady 162-grain Precision Hunter ELD-XAn ideal pairing, Hornady offers the .280 Ackley in its Precision Hunter line with a 162-grain ELD-X bullet. I'd start there. Advertisement. The 162-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at close to 2900 fps with 2,921 ft.-lbs. Looking forward to dialing it in. (N560 with Speer 190-grain Impact), and .280 Ackley Improved (N160 with 140-grain Federal Trophy Bonded Tip, N560 with 160-grain . Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. 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. 280 Ackley Improved; 280 Remington; 30 Nosler; 300 AAC Blackout; 300 H&H Magnum; 300 Remington SA Ultra Magnum; 300 Remington Ultra Magnum; 300 Weatherby Magnum; . There was another at 46.5, but it was really slow. Ackley Improved chambers use . Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. Hodgdon Powder Company and Hornady have teamed together to answer the reloading question; "Can I buy the powder used in Hornady Superformance factory ammunition?". Definitely gonna keep up with this. You have to reload to find out for yourself. For reference my h1000 280ai load is 59.5gr with a 180 eldm or scenar. You must log in or register to reply here. Choose Lapua Brass, Winchester, Hornady Brass, Nosler Brass, Remington, Starline Brass and Prvi Partizan. Primary use will be elk hunting followed by long range plinking. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. A perennial shooter's question is, "Should I buy a .270 or .30-06?" Fireball || .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 32gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX. Call us at 660-460-2802 for the latest load data for newly released bullets. There ain't arguin' difference between the two, and the .280 Rem comes with a 22" barrel, which I like, even more so when elevation starts to make breathing difficult. The thick shank of the jacket and high InterLock ring keep the core and jacket together providing 50-60% weight retention. 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. I personally would put the floor for bullet weight at 168gr. Was getting 3030 fps out of 25" barrel. He informed me that just because I have great es and sd doesn't mean I am on an accuracy mode. JavaScript is disabled. Does it affect short bullets as well? Thanks for the advice Hookturnr. It shoots under .5 moa with factory 140 accubonds. Hornady Brass 280 Ackley Improved Unprimed Box of 50 . hornady 6.5x284 Unprimed Brass 50 Cnt Our Price: $69.99. Highly accurate cup-and-core, polymer-tipped and Partition bullets cover most bases, and new bonded bullets and several lead-free projectiles add to the .280's versatility. TS-X; Nosler 140-gr. Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Volume Discounts Available . HPBT; Barnes 120-gr. 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. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential. Fire-forming load, 280 rem brass, CCI 200 primer, H4381SC, Hornady 162 BTSP interlock bullet. In essence, the .280 represents the best of both worlds in a .30-06-sized case, as the .280 is essentially a necked-up .270, but the .280's shoulder was moved forward about .050 inch to prevent the possibility of a minimum-spec .280 cartridge chambering in a maximum-spec .270 chamber. Looked at the threads here and didn't see one for the 280. I rebedded the action and first three inches of the barrel with Acraglas Gel and installed a Timney trigger, both from Brownells. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. 6.5 PRC , N565, 140 elite hunter, 156 EOL, 147 ELD, Increasing Velocity Across 3-5 Shot Strings, Starter optic for up to 400 yards and sub$500, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. rl 26 was the only powder I tried. One is a pointed Core-Lokt, one is a Nosler ballistic tip, and the third is a boat-tail spitzer bullet. This attention to detail provides the highest levels of accuracy and performance uniformity for the most demanding and diverse hunting situations. Click for details. Here's why. 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. Plus, you can save favorites, add notes and more. Very light rifle. All Rights Reserved. Best so far is about 2" groups. Add to cart. JavaScript is disabled. Another great caliber that is hard to find accurate factory ammo for - we have experience with this caliber and our house loads are hard to beat! Available as component bullets or in factory loaded Precision Hunter ammunition. 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. . The 280 ai is going to be a great deer, pig, goat and sheep rig as long as I stay . Starting from $3.99 View more .303 British Reloading Essentials. I think I might drop the powder a hair more, maybe get .003 closer to the lands. Loading the .280 is straightforward. . I love my. As a result, the Berger bullet delivers more downrange energy and flatter trajectories than comparable hunting bullets. Peterson Brass 280 . .280 Remington - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. Hey Brian, looks like we are on the same timeline, although I think you have a better powder store. You are using an out of date browser. Its 22-inch barrel is cut with a steep 1:9 1/2 twist that'll handle just about any 7mm bullet available. I'd like to tighten up my groups and speeds. I have to fire form brass for it. 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 I didn't get out this past weekend but heading out tomorrow with 280AI and going to use R-17and IMR-7828ssc with 162gr ELD-X bullets. The .280 Ackley has a similar velocity to the 7mm Rem Mag, when using light to mid-weight bullets. Introducing the latest products from the worldwide leader in ammunition. Jan 5, 2021 #8 Brian in Montana Well-known member Joined .17 Hornet (Hornady) Reloading Essentials. 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. 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. Muzzle Velocity (24") This invaluable resource has over 1000 pages of data on all Hornady bullets. For the 120-grain bullet, his maximum 4831 powder charge was 57.0 grains for 3,101 fps. If Remington had introduced the .280 Rem in its Model 700, we might not have the 7MM Rem Mag. How was accuracy with those TLR's? With its excellent ballistics, modest recoil and versatile bullet selection, the .280 Remington is the obvious answer. Or does it all stay the same but just allows you to maximize performance for the longer bullets? Ive loaded a couple 280 AIs currently have one with a proof 24 carbon fiber running the 175 EH and reloader 23 around 2930, had it up to 2975 but not super accurate. Despite a perplexing taxonomy, the .280 Remington commands a loyal following based soundly on its merits. Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. A jump of .015-.020" for example may be where a particular bullet really performs. 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. More and more production rifles are being chambered for 280 AI every year. 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. Glad you like it and I hope to like it too. The reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. Give a Gift It may not display this or other websites correctly. I took the R-17 data for the 280 with 160gr bullets max load was 51.5gr and I started there and worked up. .280/7mm bullets from left to right: Hornady 139-gr. In the article he includes some reloading data and ballistic results for several calibers, including the .280 Remington. Buyer must show license on pickup. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. I also backed off the powder from 63.5 gr to 62, and the groups are getting down to around 1/2 inch. ", Running hs4831sc at 2875fps 150 grain not the hottest load but most accurate and does its job. 280 AI. In my rifle 56gr/R-17,160gr accubond,Fed 210M primer 3046fps is a good load. Spitzer BT; Sierra 150-gr. 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. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 58.5 4831 sc. 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. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. But, the 63.0 gr of N165, I shot a 5 round grouping of .337 @ 100 yds. The new-for-2023 lineup includes ultralight hunting stocks and a VGA 2-pound adjustable vertical-grip stock. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. Grafs had some a few weeks ago. Manufacturer. Hornady develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading and makes it available in three ways: the traditional hardcover book, an e-book on Apple iBook or on your Kindle, and on the Hornady Reloading App. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain bullets, mostly Nosler BT. The E-Tip load is great for lead restricted states or for large-bodied game like elk and moose for which maximum penetration and solid bullet construction are an absolute must. I've got plenty of RL 17,22 and H4831sc, H4350 and some other powders. Best Prices. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Filter Products . 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. I've got most of the above mentioned powders to try. I do have some Magpro powder as well. Nosler case, 62gr H4831sc, fed 210m. Grafs and Son had some a few weeks ago. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain bullets, mostly Nosler BT. Nosler Custom Unprimed Brass For 280 Ackley 50 Per Box Md: 10175. Reviews. 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. MSRP: $35.45 per 20-rnd. 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. The .280 is actually a 7mm and uses highly efficient .284 bullets. hornady 308 Win Match Unprimed Brass 50 Cnt Our Price: $39.99. The Ultimate Reloading Manual / .280 Remington Ackley Improved / .280 Ackley Improved Handload Data Warning! 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. * All prices incl. 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. InterBond; Hornady 154-g. InterLock RN; Sierra 140-gr. We use cookies to make your experience better. I think the Accubond LR is great for deer, not so much for ELK. accubond, same charge was shooting under half minute at 2990 fps. 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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. Find information from previous Handbook editions, with reloading data for seldom-used cartridges that Hornady will no longer be developing. Between 2850-3000fps out of a 28" barrel. Looking at the post the other day it seems the 280AI has a decent following here so maybe it should have a thread. Sep 8, 2016 #1 I just got a box of 162gr ELD-X bullets and want to load them in my 280 Ackley. We DO NOT recommend changing brass brands and/or primer sizes from your original load development pack. 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. Most loading manuals make mention of this. Purchase this hard-bound book and get reloading results. 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. 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. Hinterland #: 170369; MFG #: A280AI; In stock. My go to primer is CCI magnum or benchrest - you may find that helps bring down your ES/SD. 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. Ruger's multi-role small frame autoloading rifle - Sear - combines AR-10 power with AR-15 Portability. of energy, and retains between 85 to 90 percent of its weight on target, leaving behind large wound cavities and providing deep penetration. While factory loaded ammunition remains fairly limited, several manufacturers, including Hornady and Federal, have continued to add new .280 AI offerings. However, anything greater than that and accuracy falls off. In 1979 Remington - in the first of a series of puzzling PR moves - changed the name to 7mm-06 Remington. So far loads have been hornady brass, cci 250 primers. Mag. American shooters know a good thing when they see it. Needs more verifying for accuracy. Anyone have any good starting points for this? 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. Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved. Powders like 4350 and 4831 from Hodgdon and IMR, Reloder 19 and Vihtavuori N-160 and N-165 performed very well. Graf and Sons was one of the places I checked daily for a while. . If I recall correctly, Nosler data showed H4831sc most accurate for a couple different weight projectiles. 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