Really hard to beat a Nosler Partition or possibly one of the new bonded bullets. my 77V just loves Hornady 154 gr spire point with 54.5 gr. Below are average velocities for the .280 Improved and I say average because rifles are individuals. I told Jim about that powder, he tested it in a customers build and told me that recipe was what he was going to suggest to each 280 AI customer. Killing a bull cleanly takes a good cartridge. ... and later became the darling of sportsmen around the globe—brought us a selection of bullets that were perfectly adaptable for hunting game animals from the ... the 7mm Mag. of energy from the muzzle. Ackley after he added a 40-degree shoulder to Fred Huntington’s .280 RCBS Improved. 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 I helped him get the loads worked up for it using Nosler brass, Accubonds, Rel 22 and the Fed210 caps The vels were extraordinary stable and accuracy was excellent. It shoots Hornady Precision Hunter extremely well. … I'm thinking about hunting with my No.1 in 280 rem some this year. They feature great temperature stability, lot-to-lot consistency and a de-coppering agent. I live in CA and I recently had a .280 AI put together knowing that it would never see lead. I definitely haven't had to trail them with this gun. and 160 gr. With equal barrel lengths, the Ackley Improved version gets you about 100 additional fps of velocity with a 140-grain bullet and a 24-inch barrel. I think most rounds with this caliber should drop a deer fine, so which ones will do the least amount of damage to meat? That said, Upstate made a very good point: Factory ammo selection and availability is much better with 7mm RM. The bullet went all the way through. I don't reload, so which factory bullets should I try to find? I know friends with this caliber that try to go 180 grain. JavaScript is disabled. Why did you not cover the .280 Ackley Improved in your "Best 7mm Hunting Cartridges" article? Now it’s starting to go mainstream. It's been my experience that Hodgdon's 4831 is too slow for the 140 grain bullets in 280 AI. Go with a 7mm SAUM. Select a light load of a relatively fast powder (IMR4895 is great) from the standard .280 Remington data. The .280 Ackley Improved is—you guessed it—the .280 Remington with the taper removed and the shoulder angle revised to 40 degrees. It works great. 280 Ackley Improved Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use 168-grain LRX BT Sectional Density .298 Ballistic Coefficient .550 C.O.A.L 3.300” 171-grain Match Burner Sectional Density .303 Ballistic Coefficient .645 C.O.A.L 3.330” Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. One of the greatest wildcat cartridges ever made, the .280 Ackley Improved was developed by the legendary P.O. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady ® Precision Hunter ® factory loaded ammunition. Thought someone might have done this but maybe not. May 23, 2020 #9 … I have found RL 22 to be the best powder in the 280 AI. I helped him get the loads worked up for it using Nosler brass, Accubonds, Rel 22 and the Fed210 caps The vels were extraordinary stable and accuracy was excellent. This 155-grain Federal Terminal Ascent bullet from a .280 Ackley Improved was recovered under the skin on the opposite side of an eland. Another Ackley Improved Question. Mentored through late summer and early fall by friend, writer, and .280 AI aficionado Chub Eastman (who has, last I heard, 18 one-shot kills to the credit of his .280 AI), I developed a fantastic handload for the Nesika. i shoot 140 gr sierra prohunters out of my .280 with a fairly heavy dose of imr4350 ... Is Reloader 22 the obvious choice, or are others better? Sep 27, 2014 #5 Cahunter805 Senior Member. Interestingly enough, Nosler also publishes a .280 Ackley Improved load with a 140gr bullet at 3,222fps that slightly exceeds the velocity of that particular 7mm Rem Mag load above. On the light bullet end, you have a set up that will beat a 25-06 all to pieces. The .280 AI I had originally belonged to a close friend of mine who later traded back for it. Top . Rem Ammo .280 rem. case, Fed. I had 2 Borden built 280 AI`s and also chose the 140 weight, the powders in both rifles that shot best was N165. The Ackley version is a fine old cartridge and, when loaded with the right bullet, is big enough medicine for game up to elk and moose. The .280 AI’s additional case capacity does good things, but it doesn’t change laws of physics. In fact, the tight bore barrels dimensionally speaking produces the best accuracy but not the best velocity. belief the .280 AI OR the .280 are NO 7mm Magnum !! Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2020 National Rifle Association of America, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Large Mountain Lion Spotted Outside Dallas, Head to Head: .308 Winchester vs. .30-06 Springfield, Head to Head: .444 Marlin vs. .45-70 Government, 2020 National Rifle Association of America. runs at 2940 fps and the .280 … I use a 168grain Hornady. I like the .280 AND the .280 Ackley ! The 7mm-08 AI? 150 gr. The 162-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at close to 2900 fps with 2,921 ft.-lbs. 6.5-284 Norma. and BTW, the 7mm Rem Mag feeds smoothly with no worry of a 40 degree shoulder getting hung up ! 280 Remington. The bullet is tipped with a polycarbonate tip which rapidly drives back forcing the thin jacket to expand and fragment. Leaving the barrel at 3150 fps with 3,084 ft.-lbs. yes i totally agree with that statement, and im a huge fan of the .280. with that said though the .280 has a lot of problems as well.... namely the .270win and the 30-06. toss in the 7mag and its pretty tough competition. Next Last. That all changed when Nosler standardized the cartridge, which was accepted by SAAMI in 2008. I'm planning on 168 bergers, just dont know where to start. Since its inception in the late 1950s, the cartridge has continued to pick up steam among big-game hunters, especially those looking to extend their maximum effective range on medium- to large-bodied animals. I got a report back a couple of weeks ago from a hunter in Oregon that hunted elk in Idaho with his 7mm RUM. I had 2 Borden built 280 AI`s and also chose the 140 weight, the powders in both rifles that shot best was N165. (The price of beef is too high!!!). In case there is a problem with the 338, the 280 AI will be a good back up. I use Winchester nickel plated brass exclusively. This scenario changes dramatically, of course, if the primary species you hunt is deer, pronghorn, or sheep. 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. Mike, Your wanting to shoot some heavy for caliber bullets, which I am sure you are aware of. Nosler, Kimber and probably others have rifles, too. Whether you are buying bulk 280 Ackley ammunition for target shooting or personal protection 280 Ackley ammo, we've got it all! 150 gr Core Lokt's & 140 Accubonds have worked best for me on WT's & Axis. The jacket and core are designed to expand rapidly after penetrating roughly 3 to 5 inches in flesh as the bullet sheds 40 to 90 percent of its weight. Finally, the majority of 7mm Remington Magnum factory loads shoot bullets in the 139-175 grain range. Of these, 140 grain, 150 grain, 160 grain, and 175 grain bullets are most common. February 27, 2020 By Joseph von Benedikt. bullet..... 3150 f.p.s. box; federalpremium.com. The 150-grain Barnes TTSX bullet loaded over 59 grains of Alliant Reloder 19 exits the muzzle at 3,061 fps. 140 Grain psp core-lokt 20 Rounds [28313] View Out. For larger game animal applications, Nosler also offers the 140-grain bullet in the .280 Ackley AccuBond variant. of IMR 4350 , that load has dropped more than its fair share of WI white tails in their tracks. It passed entirely through, breaking a shoulder en route. Sometimes it seems that the smaller grain bullets do more meat damage in my experience... but there are so many other variables involved (distance, shot placement) that it could be coincidence I guess. pyro6999 wrote: actually ronk with the 150gr and heavier bullets all the powders mojo and i mentioned are in my books, r-22 and imr4831 can give you the best vel. .280 Remington 120 gr. I told Jim about that powder, he tested it in a customers build and told me that recipe was what he was going to suggest to each 280 AI customer. I'm just gonna change it up a bit this year hunting with the .280 and trying not to explode my tenderloins.. ha ha. Even so, the .280 Ackley Improved is not as fast as the 7mm Remington Magnum, as a few of that cartridge’s avid supporters would have us believe. Here’s a look at the best factory loads currently available for the .280 Ackley Improved. Killing a big bull at a steep quartering angle takes a very good cartridge topped by a tough, deep-penetrating bullet. Run with the 270 WSM or 270 Wby. Improved Cartridges Explained One of the better groups shot from the author’s custom .280 AI. Seat the bullet well into the rifling so that it makes good contact with the lands when the cartridge is chambered. With a 300yd max shot, you don't need the LRX as it's a vld design. We make a 127gr 7mm caliber bullet that would work great out of your 280. I far as hunting ELK, I found a great load with the new Federal Edge TLR 7mm 155 gr in 280 AI. Answer. What’s unique about the ELD-X is that it will expand reliably at lower velocities past 400 yards, yet deliver devastating terminal performance at higher velocities and closer distances. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 6mm Remington Post subject: Re: 280 ai going from 140 to 160 accubonds. 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. It can’t provide the best velocities with the heaviest bullets in its caliber, and heavy for caliber bullets are what make 7mm’s so effective. Thousands upon thousands of animals have been taken worldwide with the Jarrett Rifle in .280 Imp. Of course our costal blacktails are quite a bit smaller than a good whitetail and offer less resistance, which is what causes expansion. Nosler and Hornady have factory ammo. The bullet builds pressure different than a cup/core bullet so take that into account. Friday, November 22, 2019. Due to the monometal construction, the 140-grain E-Tip is lighter than comparable lead-core bullets but still delivers a whopping 3050 fps and 2,904 ft.-lbs. We carry 280 Ackley ammo from top brand ammo manufacturers such as Federal and others. Thread starter Butte Sink; Start date Sep 1, 2019; 1; 2; Next. 140 gr. The exception is with the monolithic Barnes TS-X, Hornady GMX and Nosler 's E-Tip. Go. At the price of more recoil and a lot less barrel life, the 6.5-284 does everything the … 175 gr AccuBond and Partition most Accurate = IMR 7828 54.5 gr most accurate, but slow 26" barrel = 2644 fps 90% capacity. Try the 6.5 PRC. JD338 _____ Speed sells but Accuracy kills. I am the limiting factor. I use the 140 gr. Yeah countrygun I love my .308 with some 165 grain BTSP Hornady. And though the .280 AI doesn’t have the popularity of the .30-06 Springfield or .270 Winchester, it most definitely blends the best attributes of the two, giving the shooter better velocities than the .30-06 can offer, and heavier bullet choices than are available in the .270 Winchester. I have a 7MM Rem Mag in a Ruger #1. Speaking of the 280 A.I., reader D. Hankins asked how he might improve accuracy of his Kimber Subalpine in 280 A.I. I have loaded a lot of H4831SC & RL22 and like what … Noslers Rock. Top . I can't think of a better, readily availabe, factory bullet myself. I know I'm complaining about something that most people consider a good thing.. The Remington .280 has a superior sectional density to the .270. At 140 grains in the .280 Ackley Improved load, the E-Tip features an Expansion Control Ring (ECR) to help the projectile expand at various velocities and conditions, giving shooters the long- and close-range performance needed for lethality. IMR 4831 and H 4350 arent bad either. Both with 140 gr bullets. Nosler Ammo Hunting 280 Remington 140 Grain E-Tip 20 Rounds [40511] View Out. As it is a hunting rifle, stopped shooting regularly after getting load that I was happy with. They claim that this bullet is very soft and still penetrates with massive expansion characteristics. It has mostly been a safe queen over the years so I'd like to get her some excercise.. by Eric Conn - I don't have many problems with shot placement out to 250 yards with this gun, but I don't like to waste meat. I won't be back until later tonite, but I will check the red book and let you know what history I have. 7mm Rem. Unless you are really recoil shy, a muzzle brake is not necessary on a .280 Improved. Loads listed below shoot one-hole groups in my 280's. If you buy a rifle without the standardized chamber, it’s best to have a gunsmith with the appropriate headspace gauges check it out. The .280 Ackley Improved should appeal to hand-loaders who will have a variety of bullets and powders to choose from. Link to post Share on other sites. The ELD-X bullet is a streamlined boattail design with a well-constructed AMP jacket that won’t come apart on the toughest of big-game animals. Accubond .280 Ackley factory-loaded ammunition. )even where the whitetail can go over 200 pounds we use the highest grain you can throw at em. This holds the case against the bolt face and eliminates case stretching in the web area, a cause of case head separation. Butte Sink. Whatever your hunting needs, there’s a factory load to get the job done. I had no luck with this bullet with IMR 4350, and it may have been an issue of bullet jump. On the light bullet end, you have a set up that will beat a 25-06 all to pieces. I like and use the 160 Accubonds and the 180 grain Bergers. Top . 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X ® Precision Hunter ® Item #85586 | 20/Box . Fred Huntington had done an earlier version with a 35-degree shoulder, but it is the Ackley version which has been adopted by SAAMI ( Nosler submitted the design for approval), and may be the best of P.O. Neither bullet recovered, exit wounds were slightly larger than a fully expanded bullet. For whitetail I just haven't seen the need for a bonded bullets. When all else fails, try sight alignment and trigger control. 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X ® Precision Hunter ® Item #85586 | 20/Box . the 143 gr eld x in my 6.5 creedmoor,,savage mod 116 shoots them well,,dropped 2 antelope like sacks of potatoes,,shot my nev … What the 280 AI does is get danged close to a 7mm mag in terms of velocity without the use of a belted case and with less powder, i.e., more efficient, similar trajectory with less recoil. 1 of 2 Go to page. Get the American Hunter Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. Nosler has produced ammunition and rifles for the caliber for several years now and has been standardized by … The Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent and secant ogive, allowing for maximum accuracy out of factory barrels and impressive BCs for downrange accuracy. Pretty much everything I've shot with it has been accurate. cartridge in .280 AI from their Trophy Grade line, using the Accubond and Partition bullets respectively. This … Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:13 pm . bullet..... 3000 f.p.s. 60.0 grs RL 22 should get you where you want to be with 3000 fps and excellent accuracy and case life. I just bought a .280 Rem mod 7600 for my son for Christmas this year (used) the serial numbers say its a 1988 vintage. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent and secant ogive, allowing for maximum accuracy out of factory barrels … For the one-rifle hunter the .280 makes an excellent choice because of this latitude in bullet selection. 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 … Stellar performance. 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 Bullets . ... LJ I agree with the gentleman that asked why the 280 AI was included in 7 mm shootout? Call me old school but have always liked H4831 in my 06 based rifles. just seems to work in every 280 AI we've tried ( 3 rifles here). It was a bullet most definitely made for long range (over 300 yards) and thus why you see fragmentation and separation at close ranges at high velocity. Nosler 140-grain E-TipNosler’s E-Tip bullet consists of a solid copper, lead-free construction that offers hunters maximum penetration and 95 percent or better weight retention. I've also used Remington and Federal as well using the lighter bullet. 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. Feb 5, 2014 #5 T. TLD338 Well-Known Member. Federal Premium 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter Featuring a low-drag, match-style bullet with a hybrid hunting design, Federal’s 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter is a long-range hunter’s dream. Federal Premium 168-grain Berger Hybrid HunterFeaturing a low-drag, match-style bullet with a hybrid hunting design, Federal’s 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter is a long-range hunter’s dream. Might not be possible, but I thought I would ask. … I just don't like anyone disparaging a darn good cartridge design out of ignorance, for 6.5 lbs of rifle weight and 150 Sciroccos at 3200 I will take my NULA 7mm Mag over any 280 or AI in existence 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 Ultra Magnum Load Data; 28 Nosler Load Data; 300 AAC Blackout Load Data; 30-30 Winchester Load Data; 30/40 Krag Load Data ; 308 Marlin Express Load Data; 300 Savage Load Data; … 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.. Propellants used in the Precision Hunter … Cases are easily formed by firing.280 Remington factory ammo in a rifle properly chambered for the.280 Ackley Improved. 150 gr Core Lokt's & 140 Accubonds have worked best for me on WT's & Axis. I would love your rifle. its a great round and it isn't a wildcat any more. 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. This load gives me right around 3050 fps out of a 26" Pac Nor Super match grade barrel with 3 grooves and a 1:9" twist. Share this post. Designed with a Heat Shield tip to prevent melting and to ensure the highest in-class BC over its entire trajectory, the ELD-X performs well at long or close range, giving hunters a terminally effective bullet no matter the distance. I save the 160s and 175s for the 7 Rem mag. I don't believe you can purchase a better box of shells than Remington "Core-Lokts" and I also like the Hornady bullets too. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady ® Precision Hunter ® factory loaded ammunition. The.280 AI is similar, with 140 grain, 150 grain, and 162 grain bullets being the basically only choices at this time in factory ammo for the cartridge. I know you said factory, but just giving a comparison. Nosler also factory produces both a 140 gr. The 7mm/.284-inch bore diameter is considered—along with the uber-American .30 caliber—to be one of the best all-around choices for a big-game hunter who wants just one rifle. MSRP: $59.45 per 20-rnd. Bring home more meat less road kill. Seat the bullet well into the rifling so that it makes good contact with the lands when the cartridge is chambered. I have had exceptional luck with a 280 AI with 9T using the 175g Nosler long range but no … Nosler Ammo Trophy 280 Remington 140 Grain AccuBond 20 Rounds [48545] View Out. 280 AI, 150-grain bullet, 3,100 fps: 26.86 f-p recoil energy, 15.7 fps recoil velocity. The 150-grain Barnes TTSX bullet loaded over 59 grains of Alliant Reloder 19 exits the muzzle at 3,061 fps. Below are average velocities for the .280 Improved and I say average because rifles are individuals. MSRP: $45.99 per 20-rnd. Here’s a look at the best factory loads currently available for the .280 Ackley Improved. I suggest the 7RM because everyone carries the ammunition. There isn't another bullet today that equals the TTSX in pure putting trauma to the animal. A boattail design with polymer tip delivers extreme long-range performance and match-grade accuracy for hunters looking to stretch their distances. quite a bit and I have found that Retumbo works very well in your bullet weight range. LJ I agree with the gentleman that asked why the 280 AI was included in 7 mm shootout? Hey guys. J E CUSTOM . the .280ai helps level the playing field some what, and nosler did a lot of people a favor by production ai factory ammo. Noslers Rock. MSRP: $45.95 per 20-rnd. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Per Page. 28 Nosler Brass.280 Remington Brass.280 Ackley Improved Brass 7mm Rem Mag Brass 7mm Rem Ultra Mag Brass 7mm Rem SAUM Brass 7mm Shooting Times … Ideally, you should really have both if you are going to reload for this rifle. Loads listed below shoot one-hole groups in my 280's. 84 Posts . The .280 can drive the Barnes range of TSX projectiles at high velocities yet the light 120 grain TSX and Tipped TSX are the best choice for this cartridge when used on lean bodied deer. Likewise, Nosler has expanded the number of loads and bullet choices it offers in the Trophy Grade and Custom lines, giving hunters more reason than ever to utilize the cartridge. ... Powders that have worked for me with … your 280 AI will handle 160 to 180 grain bullets. So I'm looking for a different powder proven to approach 3000 with this weight bullet in a 280 AI. Hey guys. A proven cartridge for virtually any North American big-game, the downside for so long was that the .280 AI required a handloader’s touch and thus limited the spread of its popularity. Ya just gotta love the 280 AI. Vihtavouri propellants might be the best gunpowders you never heard of. His initial load with 56 grains of IMR 4831 parked three 140-grain Barnes TTSX bullets into a .5” group. Rem Ammo … I’ve 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. I shoot the 280 Ackley Imp. It doesn’t hurt that premium big-game rifles, like Kimber’s Mountain Ascent, are chambered in the mighty .280 AI and have gained a cult-like following among serious mountain hunters. Rather ingenious, Ackley’s cartridge delivers roughly 300 fps more than Remington’s factory SAAMI-spec .280 load, thanks to a chamber with less body taper and a steeper 40-degree shoulder. The author took this Wisconsin whitetail using his .280 AI custom rifle, shooting Nosler Custom ammunition, the 140 gr. E-mail your comments/questions about this site to: EmediaHunter@nrahq.org, For questions/comments about American Hunter magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.org, You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Hunter, visit nramediakit.com for more information. Four of Joseph’s favorite bullets for the.280 Ackley Improved are (left to right) Hornady 175-grain ELD-X, Berger 168-grain VLD Hunting, Federal 155-grain Terminal Ascent, and Barnes 139-grain LRX. I'm thinking about hunting with my No.1 in 280 rem some this year. Nosler Ammo 280 Remington 140 Grain Ballistic Tip 20 Rounds [40073] View Out. My buck fell last season to a 280 AI and a 140 gr Sierra Pro Hunter over 60 gr of RL19. While it is a fine cartridge, the article focused on mass-produced rounds, not wild cats which comprise a very small percentage of the market. 280 Remington. The 140 TSX gave me the best accuracy using IMR 4831 but its temp sensitive the LRX and GMX I couldnt get to fly. 280 AI Handy for Handloading The .280 AI I had originally belonged to a close friend of mine who later traded back for it. Ive heard that 280 ai can take fast burners and slow burners, which makes it difficult to decide on a powder. JD338 _____ Speed sells but Accuracy kills. Ya just gotta love the 280 AI. Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 16, 2011. JD338 _____ Speed sells but Accuracy kills. Up here (Northern New York- Adirondack Mts. In the last three shots haven't recovered a bullet and the "bloodshot" damage in the worst, was about the size of the palm of my hand. I tested AA3100, RL19, RL22, H4831, IMR4831, IMR4350. Ackley’s designs. He killed the elk at 537 yards with one shot. I haven't tried the SC in this particular caliber,so I can't comment on that. The Nosler bullets are good bullets, Bergers sometimes act like FMJ's, the best bullet by far is the Barnes TTSX or the new LRX. I like a flat shooting rifle having grown up hunting senderos in deep South Texas, the 25-06, 243, 22-250 all were common around our hunting camps. My experience has been at under 200 yds with shots, generally, right behhind the front leg and they tend to go in, expand a bit, and go out the other side. If you prefer heavier bullets, 3,038 feet-per-second muzzle velocity can be obtained with a Rem. RL 19 & a 140 gr bullet is a combination worth pursuing. ... but if you don’t reload you’re stuck with whatever you can find that shoots the best. What bullet/charge/depth works the best? 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. Hornady 139 flat base bullet with 58.0 grains of H4831 and a Federal LR Gold Medal Match primer. 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. RockDoc Thanks for the input... have you shot a deer with these yet? Mentored through late summer and early fall by friend, writer, and.280 AI aficionado Chub Eastman (who has, last I heard, 18 one-shot kills to the credit of his.280 AI), I developed a fantastic handload for the Nesika. box; nosler.com. The boattail design and streamlined tip also provide impressive accuracy, making it an ideal fit for deer, antelope and hogs. Sep 1, 2019 #1 Hello All, I'm looking for some info for the suggested starting and max powder load using Retumbo for my 280 Ackley Improved Bartlein 29 1/2" barrel with muzzle break Nosler Brass FED 215 GM Primers. The 120 grain TTSX driven at 3300fps, is most effective out to 250 yards (2600fps). Fed GM215M primers also enhanced accuracy. This holds the case against the bolt face and eliminates case stretching in the web area, a cause of case head separation. If I were going on a hunting trip after a real trophy deer, I would load up with the Nosler Partitions and pay the extra for the insurance those bullets give a hunter. But some 140 grain CoreLokt and some 150 gr Fed Premiums have really done a lot of damage to the meat. You can use 280 Remington dies and it will shoot fine, but the cases will be fire forming to the improved chamber. As a result, the Berger bullet delivers more downrange energy and flatter trajectories than comparable hunting bullets. In fact, the tight bore barrels dimensionally speaking produces the best accuracy but not the best velocity. For varmints the 100-grain Sierra hollow point can be driven to 3400 fps at very mild pressure with #760 making for a very flat shooting long-range rig. Good luck. Retumbo 280 AI. Bullet type would be Ballistic Tip, Accutip, or similar. Select a light load of a relatively fast powder (IMR4895 is great) from the standard .280 Remington data. All things, including barrel length and the chamber pressure to which the two are loaded being equal, the.280 Ackley Improved is about 100 fps faster with all bullet weights than the standard.280 Remington. Mag., 150-grain bullet, 3,248 fps: 29.16 f-p recoil energy , 16.37 fps recoil velocity. Federal 280 Ackley Improved Ammo 140 Grain Trophy Copper Tipped BT Lead-Free; Federal 280 Ackley Improved Ammo 155 Grain Edge TLR; Federal 280 Ackley Improved … 280 Remington. The 260 A.I? Out of stock. Sierra Spitzer Pro-Hunter stock #1910. Meanwhile, an Energy Expansion Cavity provides dual chamber for uniform, impressive expansion and devastating penetration. Every bit as accurate as a Berger in hunting rifles but more devastating. Joined Jul 9, 2010 Messages 1,790 Location mulino oregon. I bought the kid 165's to sight it in for next season it did well at 100 yards. Reactions: Hand Skills. Have an older Remington 700 stamped 280 Remington. I've been using Winchester Supreme Centerfire Rifle Ammunition SBST280, 280 Remington, Ballistic Silvertip, 140 GR, 3040 fps, Out of my Remington BDL. Hunting needs, there ’ s additional case capacity does good things, the... 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