Caliber: .280 Rem. The ELD-X bullet is a streamlined boattail design with a well-constructed AMP jacket that wont come apart on the toughest of big-game animals. Both of these powders produce MOA accuracy (actually better with accubond 150's) in my 280 AI, I like the 4350 a little more in the 160 gr bullet weights. With high velocity, 0-400 yard impact, the bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path. Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. Or does it all stay the same but just allows you to maximize performance for the longer bullets? Choose Your Brass for 280 Ackley Improved. JavaScript is disabled. The Judge has been promoted! AccuBond; Nosler 150-gr. I got a ProChrono DLX for Christmas and have not gotten to mess with it. Model AP-MBP 7.65mm Pistol: Hungarian Walther PP Look-Alike, Non-Lethal Personal & Home Defense with Byrna, Range Tested: EAA Girsan Pistols & Shotguns, New for 2023: Christensen Arms Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR), New for 2023: All-American RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol, New for 2023: FN Rush 9Ti Pistol Suppressor, New Big Bore Pistols for 2023: FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical, New for 2023: FN SCAR 15P Rifle Caliber Pistol, First Look: Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum Revolver With 10.5-Inch Barrel, New-for-2023 Taurus Judge Executive Grade 410/.45 Colt Revolver, Smith & Wesson Equalizer and the Brand New M&P 5.7 Pistol. MSRP: $45.99 per 20-rnd. They are accurate but I've shot the 143gr ELDX in my 6.5 Creedmoor and they are crazy accurate. Hornady.com Ammunition Rifle 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Item #85586 | 20/Box Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady Precision Hunter factory loaded ammunition. FLAT SHIPPING! Description: Lot of 197 Rounds still in original boxes. I'm heading to Idaho next weekend for a mule deer hunt so being in a time crunch I set aside a weekend and had high hopes that this would be a smooth ordeal. Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved. It doesnt hurt that premium big-game rifles, like Kimbers Mountain Ascent, are chambered in the mighty .280 AI and have gained a cult-like following among serious mountain hunters. Click for details. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Good groups at .500 with average around .750. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It has a shorter throat so bullets are in the case aways, iirc it's compressed a bit. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. Its certainly not always about speed with the heavy bullets but I reckon seating depth will be the thing that really tightens up your groups now. 139 Hornady Spire Point H-4831 60.0 3,111 .57. I dont have a good reason to go from 6.5mm to 7mm unless Im going to get a significant upgrade from the excellent options available from 140-156gr in a 6.5mm. Out of stock. 280 AI was standardized by Nosler in 2008 and, SAAMI approved, is now being sold as factory loaded ammunition. A 280 AI can safely fire 280 Remington ammunition, simultaneously fire-forming brass cases to reloadable 280 AI dimensions. Good velocity with RL 22. And well it should be as its performance puts it between the .280 Remington on the slower side and the faster 7mm Remington Magnum.. Data shown in the sixth edition of the Nosler reloading manual for the standard .280 and the .280 . I'm looking for powder used, velocity, and accuracy. of energy, and retains between 85 to 90 percent of its weight on target, leaving behind large wound cavities and providing deep penetration. That goes for any cartridge they're suited for, and the .280AI is one of those. You are using an out of date browser. Best Prices. The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. Absolutely no signs of excessive pressure. Finally, in a random act of marketing sanity, Remington quietly changed the name back to .280 a few years later, which, by all reports, it is still known today. No experience on game but the new Legendary Arms Works I have in 280 AI shoots bugholes with the factory Hornady Precision 162 grain ELD-X and Nosler Trophy Grade 140 Accubonds, the Nosler Trophy Grade 160 grain Nosler Partitions shot right around an inch. To complicate matters, the velocities and trajectories of the 125-, 150- and 165-grain bullets offered in .280 factory loads were strikingly similar to 130- and 150-grain bullets of the .270. Hodgdon Powder Company and Hornady have teamed together to answer the reloading question; "Can I buy the powder used in Hornady Superformance factory ammunition?" Superformance delivers striking velocities in cartridges like the 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester and 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. Seems like people are doing longer barrels? To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. Ive seen the ELD-X work remarkably well on every species from large-bodied mule deer to British Columbia mountain goats and massive black bears, at distances from 8 to 650 yards. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 280 AI load data 162 gr ELDx By 452b264, August 9, 2018 in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 452b264 Premier Member Members 2,520 posts Gender:Male Location:NW V ALLEY Interests:Hunting, fishing, back packing and family. I mounted a Nitrex 3-9x40 scope on it for testing. While 100-, 110-, 115- and even 120-grain bullets can be pushed to obscene speeds for varmints, the .280 is really a big-game round and is at its best with 140- to 175-grain bullets. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. Bob Meinert, FN Marketing Director, introduces FN's first commercial pistol suppressor, the FN Rush 9Ti. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . His maximum load for 4350 was 50.0 grains for 2,935 fps. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. I'm considering a carbon six Pre-Fit maybe at 24-26". I do have some Magpro powder as well. 58 grains of RL23 50 TO 60 THOUSANDTHS off lands in 3 different rifles. Starting from $3.99 View more .30-40 Krag Reloading Essentials. Item #: HRN86381 $1.18 per piece. Thank you. This, in turn, was confused with the well-established 7mm Remington Magnum. All Rights Reserved. RL23, CCI 250, 2870fps 5 shot goup under .5 - think I can get more out of this with the 185's and the 28 inch barrel. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=526213&gonew=1#UNREAD, Help me troubleshoot issue with ELR load please, Allen Precision 6.5-280AI Bartlein/McMillan. As a result, the Berger bullet delivers more downrange energy and flatter trajectories than comparable hunting bullets. All this information is helpful so I can tell GAP to extend the chamber. Hot-Cor SP; Speer 145-gr. The best I ever did was to get a 15gn ELD-X about 1 MOA or a little over, but that was at a pretty low charge and only going about 2500 at the muzzle. The cases allow proper seating of the bullet, not only in the case, but in the chamber as well.</p> More and more production rifles are being chambered for 280 AI every year. Average velocity was 3160fps and first 3 shots went into .75" with the 5 shot group going 1.2". What range were you seeing for r26 with 180/ 184 grn bullets? Plus you can save favorites, add notes and more. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. 280 AI. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. I tried H4350 in a 7mm-08 and in my wife's .270 before. It hasn't missed one reading except when I tried it without the diffusers. It may not display this or other websites correctly. While factory loaded ammunition remains fairly limited, several manufacturers, including Hornady and Federal, have continued to add new .280 AI offerings. Mag. Rather ingenious, Ackleys cartridge delivers roughly 300 fps more than Remingtons factory SAAMI-spec .280 load, thanks to a chamber with less body taper and a steeper 40-degree shoulder. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. For the 120-grain bullet, his maximum 4831 powder charge was 57.0 grains for 3,101 fps. Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. Meet the all-new Taurus Judge Executive Grade, a revolver featuring a hand-polished satin finish, presentation-grade wood grips, a brass rod front sight and an exceptional hand-tuned trigger. You must log in or register to reply here. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. He informed me that just because I have great es and sd doesn't mean I am on an accuracy mode. But, the 63.0 gr of N165, I shot a 5 round grouping of .337 @ 100 yds. 7828, 4831, or RL22 with the 160s should get you around 2900fps. Was RL 26 the only powder that you tried? Best groups I've ever gotten with my 280 rem is with Hornady 162s and RL22. I rebedded the action and first three inches of the barrel with Acraglas Gel and installed a Timney trigger, both from Brownells. I have had fliers with the ELDX bullets in several calibers. Due to the packaging and shipping process, case necks are often slightly dinged or bent and need to be rounded up and sized to give proper neck tension. You are using an out of date browser. The .280 Ackley Improved casing will launch a 7mm, 120 gr. All velocities seem to be on par with expected numbers, and It's worked flawlessly in broad daylight and overcast conditions. I've been loading the 140gr Accubond in my 280AI. Looking at the post the other day it seems the 280AI has a decent following here so maybe it should have a thread. Looking forward to dialing it in. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. CCIBR2 primers. I picked up my rifle last week and I'm just waiting on the Peterson brass to arrive in the next day or so. Fully Prepped And Ready To Reload. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. Recommended Usage: Reloading Type: Rifle Material: Brass Gun Type: Rifle Caliber Or Gauge: 280 Ackley Improved Quantity: 1 This is the only powder that I ever tried in this rifle. 150 Nosler Partition H-4831 58.5 2,984 .87. The jacket and core are designed to expand rapidly after penetrating roughly 3 to 5 inches in flesh as the bullet sheds 40 to 90 percent of its weight. Theyre not meant for center-punched shoulder shots on elk or particularly close ranges, but a mid- to long-range shot in the vitals will prove especially devastating. Very light rifle. Fireball || .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 32gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX. Nosler brass cci 200 gives best sd so far, wlr gives best group so far. Hinterland #: 170369; MFG #: A280AI; In stock. This may or may not be an issue. Muzzle Velocity (24") They must have used the same print reamer because the load is exactly the same for both rifles. MSRP: $35.45 per 20-rnd. ELDx in their 280 AI? Sorry, I know this is a 280AI thread, but I have other experience with the ABLR. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand test the Aimpoint Acro P-2 against one of red dot sights' biggest myths: distance. Hornady A280AI Lock-N-Load Modified Case Rifle 280 Ackley Improved Brass . You can drop down a notch or two in bullet weight for a given species and still get good expansion and deep penetration with these tough bullets. Nice ones but still hunting rifles. I'd start there. I run 180s in my 280AI at 2820 with excellent accuracy out to 800 metres. That's just not that interesting. The jump to lands (the distance a bullet travels before engaging the lands) will be greater with shorter bullets than longer bullets. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. A change of primers may also help. 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This caused understandable confusion with the wildcat 7mm-06, which will not chamber a .280 round. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain bullets, mostly Nosler BT. Poor ES and SD numbers. In the .280 section, he lists the following loads and results: powder charge velocity accuracy. One is a pointed Core-Lokt, one is a Nosler ballistic tip, and the third is a boat-tail spitzer bullet. RL22 works too, just not as accurate in my rifle. All 3 rifles shoot it under 1/2 for 3 shots and they are hunting rifles. I have had excellent results with rl23 with the 162 epdm and 155 edge tlr in 280 ai. Targeted velocities are well in excess of . There was another at 46.5, but it was really slow. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. An ideal pairing, Hornady offers the .280 Ackley in its Precision Hunter line with a 162-grain ELD-X bullet. It was fine in .270, just had better results with other propellants. Thanks Logan. 280 Ackley Improved Ammo close We are pleased, once again, to accept online orders. In 1979 Remington - in the first of a series of puzzling PR moves - changed the name to 7mm-06 Remington. Shipping: One flat fee of $12.95 per online order. NoslerCustom cases and Federal 210 Gold Medal Match primers were used throughout. Took over two weeks to process order but I just got an email it's on the way. Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. Fire-forming load, 280 rem brass, CCI 200 primer, H4381SC, Hornady 162 BTSP interlock bullet. Obsolete reloading data that has been retired from our Handbook of Cartridge Reloading is available. G Gregt9146 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 10, 2021 Messages 72 Location Minot ND Jun 28, 2021 #10 Briant_az said: I've been loading the 140gr Accubond in my 280AI. That wont come apart on the toughest of big-game animals thinking about it for... Weeks to process order but i 've shot the 143gr ELDX in my Creedmoor... 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