Originally Posted by smokepole
Originally Posted by gunner500
Originally Posted by tedthorn
I picked up a pound of R26 to try in my 280AI


I've about decided to load all my 280 AI brass with RL-26 and 160 gr Accubonds, can't see what in the conus that bullet wont handle.


I'm gonna try it in the 280 AI next. In the meantime, Fotis ran quickload on the 280 AI and 150 grain bullets, you can find it here if you're interested:

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11662881/2

FWIW, in the SAUM the quickload data says 64 grains of R-26 is approaching the max load, so I loaded up a few rounds at 62, 63, and 64. Seems to me that I reached maximum at 63 grains, based on the chronograph, that load shot 3150 fps out of a 23" barrel with no pressure signs.

I had best accuracy at 62 grains and 3100 fps.


Thanks Smokepole, I was looking for 3K with the 160 AB's and the most accuracy possible from my Montana, may get a custom dial or CDS on my Leupold 3.5-10 if a good load is set.

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