I had a great load for the Nosler 140 gr. JD338 _____ .280 Remington / 7mm Express Remington (Using 139 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 53 loads. 280 Remington 55 gr H4831SC 140 Accubond 2.788 OAL CCI 200 280 Remington 50 gr Imr 4350 140 Accubond 2.788 OAL CCI 200 280 AI 63 gr N165 140 Accubond CCI 200 Most suitable bullets for the 7mm-08 are in the 130-150 grain range. In general anything over 50 grains of powder gets a magnum primer to start. Beautiful wood and very few handling marks. There were no factory 175 grain loads on the market at publication time, otherwise the .280 might have scored higher. BT bullet. ILya I would prefer to use H4831sc or H4350 powder if I can. I have some questions related to powders for this rifle but first here is … I’ve had very good luck with Reloder 25 and IMR 7828 as well. Action has been bedded, barrel free floated as well as a professional trigger job for a crisp break absolutely no creep. The 280 Remington is a fine shooter with almost all bullet weights. Using bullets from Hornady GMX, IB, SST, BTSP or SP. 7mm-08 Remington Load Data; 284 Winchester Load Data; 280 Remington Load Data; 7mm Rem Short Action Ultra Magnum Load Data; 280 Ackley Improved Load Data; 7mm Winchester Short Magnum Load Data; 7mm Remington Magnum Load Data; 7mm Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Shooting Times Westerner (STW) Load Data; 7mm Remington … Mag., doesn’t need a .280, but if you are looking for a cartridge with accuracy, reach, power, and manners, there are few better choices than the .280 Remington. I'm about to use the last of it and am considering trying something else. Another powder that worked well for me was Vihtavuori N160. The January 2001 issue of "RIFLE" magazine has an article by John Barsness about custom bolt-action rifles. Magazine length 3.400". Ultra Magnum. 300 Rem. To set the stage for this cartridge description, you should know that it is but one of more than a dozen commercially loaded 7mm cartridges now … Ultra Magnum. I own a Ruger M77 in .280 Remington. The 7mm Remington Magnum seems to work best for hunting and, perhaps, sniping. Does anyone have a good resource for load data for the Barnes 145g LRX bullet in the ,280 Remington? In the article he includes some reloading data and ballistic results for several calibers, including the .280 Remington. In 1979, Remington increased the powder charges of .280 factory ammunition and re-named the .280 cartridge as the 7mm Express Remington in an effort to bring attention to this newly improved performance. Remington’s 1957 release of the .280 Rem. 300 Win. 4350 is an excellent choice for 6mm Rem., .270 Win., .280 Rem. Two of the three .280 Ackley groups fired with the 139-grain Barnes LRX actually clustered into less than 0.5 m.o.a. The problem I have is that Hodgdon has discontinued making H450. Relatively slow burning powders such as IMR 4350, IMR 4831, H4350, H4831, and RL 19 are useful for a wide range of bullet weights in the .280 Remington. saw the ’06 case launching 7mm bullets—made famous on the back of the stellar reputation of the 7x57 Mauser—providing plenty of energy for almost all the common species, in a package that had a wee bit less recoil than its father does. Sniping is, after all, the same thing as hunting, except that the target is much more dangerous if you miss. It’s a great cartridge saddled with an unfortunate legacy. Of all the Hodgdon Extreme powders, I find H4831SC to be among the most universal and useful, especially when talking … I'm shooting Hodgdon's max under … .280 Remington - 7mm Express Remington reloading data with 32 loads. Seems to me like I should be able to load it with as much Hodgdon H-380 as my 30-06 with a 150 Sierra BTSP. The best non-magnum here, the .280 Remington demonstrated its greatest feature: balance. In the .280 section, he lists the following loads and results: powder charge velocity … Most hunters and shooters are sophisticated enough to understand the potential for what is essentially a 30-06 powder reservoir necked down to push narrower bullets with potentially higher B.C.s for flatter trajectories, less wind … 338 Rem. Looooong throat. Load Data. 300 Win. Absolutely no signs of excessive pressure. Rifles weights in under 6 lbs. Magnum. At that time it was a military surplus powder. During the name change initial confusion resulted in one production run of barrels having 7mm06 stamped on them. These last two remove the body taper, thus increasing powder capacity, and they are indeed every bit as fast as the 7mm Remington Magnum. 4.1 / 5 ( 36 votes ) I was hoping to get any updates on the powder issue.I just finished my 260 on a Montana 99 action with a Hart Remington varmint contour 24' 1-9' twist,I wish I would have gone with the 1-8.5', but made a rushed decision since the barrel was on sale). Short Magnum. Looking for loads for a 280 Remington. Mag. Changing primers can affect group size and more so ES/SD. Well, I was hesitant to go this far. Using bullets from , RN. Loads listed below shoot one-hole groups in my 280's. I stick with the slower powders such as Hodgdon 4831 and Reloder 22. Powders include IMR, Accurate, Hodgdon, Winchester, Vihtavuori, Alliant I believe that Hodgdon now offers a short … The .280 is the last … 284 Win. 338 Win. It performs almost as well as the 7mm Rem. It's mounted nicely on a McMillan A5. I'm in the load development stage for a new 280 Ackley. I stick with 140s in the 280. 340 Weatherby Magnum. Average velocity was 3160fps and first 3 shots went into .75" with the 5 shot group going 1.2". You could go heavier to a 160, but they’re really best used with the bigger 7mm remington magnum as the bullets get long enough that they start cutting into your powder capacity inside … You aren't going to find a lot of choices and I admit I don't have a .280 but I can say that the basic Remington"CorLokt" .308 150 gn has done good work for me without excessive meat damage. Because the .280 can generate impressive velocities and still maintain good accuracy, it is one of our primary cartridges for 7mm production testing. One word of caution: I suspect the maximum loads shown in Vihtavuori’s reloading guide are generated using European pressure standards, which commonly have a higher ceiling than those in the … 375 H&H Magnum. Thank you! My go to load in the 280 Remington with a 160 gr PT was 54.0 grs IMR4831, shot .400". 130’s zip out at just under 3000fps, 140’s at 2850, and 150’s at about 2780. Let’s face it, a hunter who owns a .270, .30-06, or 7mm Rem. 300 Weatherby Magnum. in the 150 gr bullet. But, shot .280 Rem A I loads up to 64gr of H4831, 139gr Hornady BTSP, R-P brass, WW primers today. It’s equally at home inside a .300 Winchester Magnum case as it is inside a .270 Winchester, .280 Remington or .25-06 Remington and has been factory loaded in the .470 Nitro Express. If you are interested in the most recent data for cartridges and/or bullet weights/styles not listed on this page, contact Barnes Consumer Service department to inquire about recommended loads and approximate timing for the data to be made available via email at customerservice@barnesbullets.com or by phone at … 300 H & H Magnum. Because the .280 AI has less muzzle blast, less recoil, and more rounds snugged … Short Action Ultra Magnum. I am phasing out the H4831 powder in my line because I've switched to pretty much H4350, H4895, Retumbo, and Reloader 17 for all my loading. It has no data for the 280 Rem. Short Magnum. 300 Rem. It's a good powder for slightly over-bore cartridges (243, 260, 280AI, 300WM) with heavy bullets. The .280 Remington retains the gradual taper and gentle shoulder of the .30-06, and even with the best loads will lag a bit behind the 7mm Remington Magnum. It consisted of 56.5 grains of H450, Remington cases and Winchester Primers. to the .338 Win. Powders include IMR, Winchester, Hodgdon I have a 280Rem. Back when I was reloading a lot, I think N160 was the most accurate powder in my 280Rem. I'm currently using H4831 and H4831sc in my .280 Remington with 160 & 162gr bullets. Magnum primers work well with these propellants. Remington got it, and the 280 Remington suffered most. 280 Remington The Forgotten Cartridge Left to Right: Magazine length 223, 280 Remington, 175gr SMK, 180gr Berger Hybrid Overview This article will probably look at the least famous of the .30-06 family of cartridges that ballistically is probably the best. A highly versatile powder, 4350 can be used in a wide range of cartridges from the popular .243 Win. Comes with a set of 30mm Talley rings and a hard case. Jack O'Conner made the .270 Winchester very famous as a hunting I use whatever primer shoots the best with the cartridge/load I’m working on. Magnum. I normally start with Fed210M/Fed215M and then test CCI250/BR2. Of those by far the most enduring is the .280 Ackley Improved (AI), and for good reason: It performs more like a 7mm Remington Magnum than a standard .280 Remington. As is the case with many other cartridges developed in the United States, the story of the .270 Winchester, the .280 Remington, the .280 Ackley Improved, and the 7mm Remington Magnum starts with the .30-06 Springfield. 30-378 Weatherby. Mag. It is a Cooper Excalibur, 1:10 twist. If I want heavier bullets, I … I like to think of the 280 as a 7mm magnum but without the added powder… My experience has been at under 200 yds with shots, generally, right behhind the front leg and they tend to go in, expand a … with excellent results. Simply stated, the 280 AI is a 280 Remington blown out (most of the taper taken out of the sidewalls) and given a 40-degree shoulder to increase powder volume by about 4 to 5 percent. However the data from Hodgdon shows 59 grains of H-380 for a muzzle velocity of 3005 FPS for the 30-06. When loading .280 ammunition for use in pump action or autoloading rifles it is best to stick with the lighter loads. Although the 280 Remington was derived from the .30-06 case, it has a slightly different shoulder location and will not chamber in either .30-06 or 270 Winchester rifles. Why, you may ask, not just get a 7mm Remington Magnum? but with much less recoil and powder. and .300 WSM. 150 gr Core Lokt's & 140 Accubonds have worked best for me on WT's & Axis. 280 Rem. 325 Win. I would also take a look at RL 19 and RL 22. In 3 280s, Ruger, Remington, and Interarms, RL-19 has been the best powder choice for velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and accuracy. 270 vs 280 Remington vs 280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Rem Mag: History. 378 … Remington 700 CDL in 280 Rem in excellent condition. When I loaded and shot 7mm Remington Magnum I used Hodgdon-4831 which we purchswed in a 100 lb keg for $50. 30-06 Spring. The .280 Remington deserves more respect. For 140gr bullets I recall using H4831 with good success. But that was then and this is now. 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