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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?
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reloader 19 w 140 accubond
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H4831 w/120 TTSX/140 ab
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I have excellent results with IMR4350 and 140s out of a 22" Mtn. Rifle.
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IMR 4350 and 140 accu bond and 150 b. tips
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In terms of velocity, IMR4831, RL19 and RL22 are what worked best in my Ruger M77.280Rem.
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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.
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Rl-19 for bullets 140 gr & less; RL-22 for bullets over 140. But for 120's, RL-15 is worth a look too.
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IMR 4831, RL19 and 22. 140’s to 160’s. Everything from deer to moose.
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I like Re26 behind a 150 Partition. Easily gets me 3000 fps and very good accuracy.
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reloader 19 w 140 accubond 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.
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TATEAW, just curious as to whether you've tried 160s in it.
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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.
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H4831 worked wonders in mine. I was struggling with other powders when Mule Deer sent me over a recipe. Have not looked back since.
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anyone of you have the newer version of the Remington 700 MTN rifle in 280 rem?
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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.
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