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What's your favorite loads for 280 Rem out of a 22 inch barrel? What would be the best performing powder for a 140 gr bullet for that length barrel?

reloader 19 w 140 accubond

H4831 w/120 TTSX/140 ab

I have excellent results with IMR4350 and 140s out of a 22" Mtn. Rifle.

IMR 4350 and 140 accu bond and 150 b. tips

In terms of velocity, IMR4831, RL19 and RL22 are what worked best in my Ruger M77.280Rem.

Lucas1,

I have several loads I have worked up for my 22 in. barrelled .280, all which have proven to be very accurate:

1. 55.0 gr. of IMR 4350, Barnes 140 gr. TSX, MV 3050 fps

2. 56.5 gr. RL19, Barnes 140 gr. TTSX, MV 3050 fps

3. 60.1 gr. RL26, Hornady 150 gr. ELD-X, MV 3020 fps.

None of these loads show any signs of pressure, all are sub-MOA on a consistent basis. Best accuracy with the Barnes bullets has been obtained by seating on the front bullet groove, the ELD-X shoots best at .10" off the lands.
Just used up my last supply of RL26, which in my area is RLUnobtanium at the present time.

Thanks for the replies.

Rl-19 for bullets 140 gr & less; RL-22 for bullets over 140. But for 120's, RL-15 is worth a look too.

Never don't work.

MM

Tag good info

IMR 4831, RL19 and 22. 140’s to 160’s. Everything from deer to moose.

I like Re26 behind a 150 Partition. Easily gets me 3000 fps and very good accuracy.

This. Mine and several of my buddies rifles all like this combo.

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My 280 is a M77 MarkII with a 22 inch barrel. No matter the bullet/powder combo, accuracy seems to go to hell if I get much above 2800fps with 140s. I've decided to stick with my 7mm-08 for 140s at 2815fps. I'm trying the 120NBT this year in the 280. I can get 1/2 to 3/4 inch groups at 3150fps. Rifles are different. This one likes the 120s run hard, and 140s run mild.

TATEAW, just curious as to whether you've tried 160s in it.

Odd you mention this. I was talking 280 with M1Garand and he mentioned his 80’s vintage Mountain Rifle liked 150’s and heavier. Said anything lighter was a PITA to get to shoot well. Mine is an Abolt with a BOSS so I can get anything to shoot fairly easy. I’ve heard others state that their 280 tended to like 150’s and heavier bullets. Must be a 280 thing.

H4831 worked wonders in mine. I was struggling with other powders when Mule Deer sent me over a recipe. Have not looked back since.

anyone of you have the newer version of the Remington 700 MTN rifle in 280 rem?

Curious on this as well. That is a nice rifle - if QA/QC is good.