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I just took a browning A bolt ss stalker w/ the boss system in on a trade...
My question to you folks is should i keep it and work up loads..
I'm not sure what i would use it for i have a 7mm rum that i use for deer a 300 rum for elk and a 25/06 and 243 for just because....
If anyone can tell me about the round would be great...Thanks
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Look in the Nosler Manual on loads. I shot the 160g
Sierra BTSP at 2950 out of a 24" barrel before I traded it off. Deer never took a step with this load, when shot at any angle or distance.
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Thanks keith what load did yours like????
Thanks
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120 Ballistic tips tip them over quick.
Rick
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![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/bwestfall/TARGETS/280AI020OFF614RL22.jpg) Each rifle is different, start lower and work up!
"The beauty of the 2nd amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it" - Thomas Jefferson
Criminals prefer unarmed victims and dictators prefer unarmed citizens
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Pics of the 280AI after i cleaned her up... ![[Linked Image]](http://i42.tinypic.com/qqa4pf.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i42.tinypic.com/b5lmpx.jpg)
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I've had real good luck with the 162 AMAX using RL-22 for a little over 3000.
Have to look up the particulars... I've slept since then!
FWIW
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Mine likes 60grs of Ramshot Hunter and 139gr Hornady Interlocks.
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I believe R22 is THE powder for the 280AI.
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I gave RL17 a try with 140 grain AB and got around 3200 with a max charge 60 grains was a little hot and 59 was just right. I am going to try the 154grn SST next and see what it will do.
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That 154gr SST looks like it could be a nice deer bullet. The BC is .530 and they are relatively cheap.
Now with even more aplomb
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Shot my son's .280AI with 140 gr Noslers, and Varget powder. You could cover the 3 shot group @ 100yds with a penny, just see the edge of 2 holes using a dime. I think that is good enough.
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