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280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted #11876082 03/05/17
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska K kk alaska OP Campfire Outfitter
OP kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Any one load the Std. 280 Rem with the 160 gr and RL 26 need load data please. Thanks Kurt kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

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Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11876679 03/05/17
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SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,463 Northern Arizona	https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11468173/Re:_Testing_RL_26_in_the_280_R#Post11468173 Quote My results from testing RL 26 in the 280 Rem. I wanted to get an idea of each bullet weight for RL 26 Ruger No 1-A 22" barrel Norma brass Rem primer Temp 60 degrees Pro Chrono set up at 10' from muzzle All bullets were .005 off the lands I fired two shots for each bullet weight. Two minutes between shots and 5 minutes between each string. I worked up to these loads, and I consider them a max hunting load for my rifle. Absolutely no classic pressure signs for any load listed here. Nosler 120 BT RL 26 -- 65.0 grains 3,252 3,236 Nosler 140 BT RL 26 -- 63.0 grains 3,122 3,144 Nosler 150 CT/BT RL 26 -- 62.0 grains 3,051 3,072 Nosler 160 AB RL 26 -- 61.0 grains 2,996 2,959 Nosler 175 Partiton RL 26 -- 59.5 grains 2,873 duplicate The 175 load/speed is steep and I will reduce it by 0.5 to 1.0 grain. Everything but the 120's made a nice little same poi cluster.

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11877486 03/06/17
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gzig5 Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,523 Mequon, WI	Yowza. He's running the 175 about the same speed I run a 139 BTSP with 55 gr of IMR4350. Those are 7mag speeds. Got to be some pressure there.

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted gzig5 #11878008 03/06/17
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SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,463 Northern Arizona	Yes, and explained that I loaded it down. The speed told me I was high pressure, no doubt. I went ahead and listed that load as a reference to not go there.

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11878769 03/06/17
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OP kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Shot the 280 Rem today 24" KS C LH Rem Cases Rem 9 1/2 Primer. RL 26 powder. 3 shots at 100 yards, 10 F 10 plus wind, 162 Gr Hornady A Max. Rifle has short throat and tight chamber. New warm battery in chrono. 1 shot each load for velocity. 58 Gr RL 26 3 @ 3.5" 2933 FPS 58.5 GR RL 26 3 @ 1.1" 2967 FPS 59 GR RL 26 3 @ 1.83" 2985 FPS may have pulled 1 shot 59.5 Gr RL 26 3 @ .47" Wow 2998 FPS 60 GR RL 26 3042 FPS 1 shot fired for velocity. Easy extraction no ejector marks Velocitys seems hot going to shoot 59.5 Gr load more with same cases and see how primers and case life is. Initial test shows promise. Barrel mounted Magnetospeed chronograph, usually shoot 3 for groups and 4th for speed. Then go to 4 shot groups to see if group holds. kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

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Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11879163 03/06/17
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SU35 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,463 Northern Arizona	Quote 59.5 Gr RL 26 3 # .47" Wow 2998 FPS That's a great load.

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11879254 03/06/17
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GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country	That is indeed screaming... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11879314 03/06/17
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska K kk alaska OP Campfire Outfitter
OP kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Yes need to check chrono on a different day. Suspect it was fast, or sun interference. Would love some one run the load thru Quick Load and see what pressures are estimated to be before I shoot the load again. Target sure shows what gun likes and doesn't. Bottom right group is with my 270 Win 60 Gr RL 26 with 150 gr N LRAB tried crimp and 1/2 turn in. Shot same load with 150 GR N Part .30" at 100. Last edited by kk alaska; 03/06/17. kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11879328 03/06/17
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Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada	In QL I need 60.3gr of RL26 to get 2998fps with a 3.330" OAL and 162AM. Pressure is 62k psi.

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11879356 03/06/17
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OP kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Thanks, that makes sense chamber is tight, and short throat with a fast barrel. But its 7MM Rem mag speeds and that alone concerns me. Case head expansion was normal, and no case stretching, primers looked normal. kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

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Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11881117 03/07/17
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OP kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Re primed cases pockets were tight going to try loads in wifes RH Ruger Hawkeye 280 Rem and re chrono. Fired brass fit in both rifles. kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11881136 03/07/17
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Chandalar Jack Campfire Regular C Joined: May 2006 Posts: 671 foothills of the Brooks Range	KK, that is some shooting! Nice.....

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11887254 03/09/17
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Wow, great info. That is excellent speed in the 280 Rem. Semper Fi

Re: 280 Remington RL 26 160 -162 data wanted kk alaska #11898228 03/14/17
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska K kk alaska OP Campfire Outfitter
OP kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Reshot my 280 Loads in wifes RH Ruger 280 Rem 22" RP case, Rem 9 1/2 primer,162 Horn A Max, 59.5 GR RL 26, 3 @ 1.4", 2897 FPS RP case Rem 9 1/2 primer, 160 GR Nosler Part., 58.5 GR RL 26, 3 @ 1.2", 2899 FPS 7 F blowing 20 plus so shooting poor. Both loads were strung vertical. No signs of any excess pressure. kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

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