He gets 5/8" groups at 100 yards and 1.75" groups at 300 yards. 378 Weatherby Magnum. Some better, and some not as good. But some will run magnum primers for various reasons. 160 acubonds gave me no consistancy at all. Most suitable bullets for the 7mm-08 are in the 130-150 grain range. 6.5 Remington Magnum Load Data; 264 Winchester Magnum Load Data; 26 Nosler Load Data; 6.8 Remington SPC Load Data; 27 Nosler Load Data; 270 Winchester Load Data; 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data; 270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Mauser (7×57) Load Data; 7mm-08 Remington Load Data; 284 Winchester Load Data; 280 Remington Load Data If Remington had introduced the .280 Rem in its Model 700, we might not have the 7MM Rem Mag. Based on my indirect experience with the 280 Rem, RE 19 is a great choice. But,I have and use a lot of RL19 in the 280 Rem and the Ackley version. There is a great deal of reloading data for .270 as it’s one of the most popular hunting cartridges and it’s been around a long time. I stick with the slower powders such as Hodgdon 4831 and Reloder 22. Lots of years ago, I had a Ruger M77 in .280 Rem. I had a great load for the Nosler 140 gr. The 280 Remington is a fine shooter with almost all bullet weights. In 3 280s, Ruger, Remington, and Interarms, RL-19 has been the best powder choice for velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and accuracy. The .280 is based on the .30-06 necked down to accept 7 mm bullets, with the neck moved forward .050 in (1.27mm). RL 19 & a 140 gr bullet is a combination worth pursuing. 416 Rigby. I have had great luck with RL19 and IMR 4831 in the standard 280 and in the 280 Ack. Eastmansâ is a three generation media based hunting company whose goal is to promote the pursuit of elk hunting, deer hunting and all western big game. Faster-burning powders are better for practice loads while the slow-burners are better for maximum velocities. I like to think of the 280 as a 7mm magnum but without the added powder, recoil, and muzzle blast. The problem I have is that Hodgdon has discontinued making H450. I don't care because in most rifle calibers I always measure and weigh each load. I am looking for a good powder to use in loading 44 Mag for 180g - 200 g HP/SP bullets. crowd likes a 140. Short Magnum. Also, if I may ask, what are the reasons you would prefer this projectile over the many excellent projectiles already on the market? Using slow-burning powders similar to IMR 4831, the .280 can be loaded to some impressive velocities. 284 Win. Ive been having pretty good luck with imr4831 lately with 140 gr accubonds. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990 and November 9, 1993 rules. The reloading manuals show Accurate #7, Accurate #9, H110 and Winchester 296. Best bullets for the 6mm Dasher are: Vapor Trail 103gr, Berger 105 Hybrid, 108 BT, and 105 VLD (hunting). Of course, there is still such a thing as too slow. I think you’re on to something with rl 26. ... Remington® Primers Winchester® Rifle Primers Hodgdon® Smokeless Powder ... .270 Win., .280 Rem. 280 Rem. It’s not productive. If you still feel you are qualified to post in those subforums, please contact "Shane Tuttle" (the mod for that portion of TFL) via Private Message for assistance. I don't really have a fast load worked up with a high BC pill for my .280 REM. If you are interested in the most recent data for cartridges and/or bullet weights/styles not listed on this page, contact Barnes Consumer Service department to inquire about recommended loads and approximate timing for the data to be made available via email at customerservice@barnesbullets.com or by phone at 800.574.9200.. I own a Ruger M77 in .280 Remington. Both in reality and my gun itself. I've never use it but sure it work in the 280 and since you have data for 280 I'd try it same if you can get some R-26. Trouble is finding Alliant powders locally can be tough, Especially 26, 16, 22, and 19..According to the website, Cabelas has RL-26 in my "local" store which is 100 miles away, but fortunately I'll be going that way Thursday for work, so hopefully I can find some then.. Tell it to my 284 Win, 6.5mm Rem Mag, 2t7 Bob, 250 Savage. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In the world of hunting cartridges there are some winners and some losers, those cartridges that never quite measured up to the media hype and those that exceeded all expectations. What worked really well in that rifle for me was the 139 or 154 grain Hornady S.P.s, and IMR 4350 powder. In my 280 Remington I used IMR4350 with 140 gr. I've also used Remington and Federal as well using the lighter bullet. The first 2 never stopped so I had no reason to believe he would. My only experience is using Accurate 4350. [emoji6]. with the 150's and imr7828 and r-19 are about 100fps slower step up to the 170gr and imr 4350 4831 7828 and r-22 give the highest vel. Check below for my tested hand loads but consider them TOO HOT for your rifle and back off the max loads. While I cannot write definitively because I don't own one, my guess is the .280 Rem is every bit the cartridge that is the 7MM Rem Mag. I have read a lot on here about powder and some seem to prefer RL-22 for the .280. It works well for 150 and 160, but I believe that the IMR powders word a little better. Mag. The .280 competes with the .270 Winchester, yet hunters pass it by for the .270 Winchester, the .30-06 Springfield, or the .280âs big brother, the 7mm Remington Magnum. 325 Win. When loading .280 ammunition for use in pump action or autoloading rifles it is best to stick with the lighter loads. Magnum. To set the stage for this cartridge description, you should know that it is but one of more than a dozen commercially loaded 7mm cartridges now on the market that fire .284-inch diameter (28-caliber) bullets. However, itâs doubtful he anticipated that more than a half-century later, his .280 Ackley Improved cartridge would blossom into a favorite of savvy open-country hunters across the West. Such emails will be ignored. Of all the Hodgdon Extreme powders, I find H4831SC to be among the most universal and useful, especially when talking about the larger cases. Powders legendary in the .280 Ackley Improved are Reloder 22 and H4831. Iâve had very good luck with Reloder 25 and IMR 7828 as well. (N560 with Speer 190-grain Impact), and .280 Ackley Improved (N160 with 140-grain Federal Trophy Bonded Tip, N560 with 160-grain Federal Trophy Bonded Tip and N160 with Barnes ⦠I believe if I ever had the notion to have someone build a custom rifle for me, I'm pretty sure it would be in .280 Remington. Also, if I may ask, what are the reasons you would prefer this projectile over the many excellent projectiles already on the market. Seems to me like I should be able to load it with as much Hodgdon H-380 as my 30-06 with a 150 Sierra BTSP. The 280 Remington is a great cartridge and it is my alternative to not using the magnum with almost equal ballistics and a little less recoil. RL26 and 150's should be a rocket ship in the 280 Remington. At any rate,a lightning strike wouldnt have dropped him any quicker. I stick with the slower powders such as Hodgdon 4831 and Reloder 22. bullets in my old .280. Don't forget IMR 4831, made for that type cartridge. Is it a certain knowledge that the edge tlr bullets will be made available as a reloading component? 340 Weatherby Magnum. Some will use magnum primers in non-magnum cartridges for very cold weather hunting (less than 20f), some prefer magnums for ball powders, some prefer magnum primers for load with more than 45 or 50 grains of powder. Description.280 caliber Remington 162 grain Hornady ELD-X~ The .280 Remington, also known as the 7mm-06 Remington and 7mm Express Remington, was introduced in 1957 for several Remington models. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums. Short Magnum. The best powders for 120-140grain bullets in the .260rem are Winchester: 760 Hodgdon: BenchMark, H4831, H4350, H1000 IMR: 4350, 4831 Vihtavuori: N160, N550, N560 Alliant: Reloader 17, Reloader 19 All these powders have a mid-slow burn rate so take your pick. I have used a lot of RL-7 and RL-15 but have never tried RL-22. 300 Win. Optimum burn rates for heavy bullets include powders in the ADI 2213sc / H4813sc range. Wouldn't it be great if we could pick the powder/bullet combination we wanted and it just worked , unfortunatly its not always the case.As above you could try a primer switch. Ultra Magnum. Here are some thoughts on reloading and shooting the .280 Rem. Powders right now are hit and miss here except for superformance and a couple of others. Here's some .44 Mag load data to get you started. I have only tried one powder in my 280 AI, not sure its the best but no complaints to date. I like the 162 grain bullets for extended range. The .280 Remington is a useful big-game cartridge, though its popularity with shooters has taken a while to catch on. I know its not necessary-my 140 gr deer load (Sierra HPBT) is adequate for pronghorn, but its fun to reload and see how much performance you can safely wring out. Source(s): Accurate Powder: The .280 Remington, also known as the 7mm-06 Remington and 7mm Express Remington, was introduced in 1957 for the Remington model 740, 760, 721, and 725 rifles. I'm planning on 168 bergers, just dont know where to start. ATTENTION: New reloading data ⦠I recently picked up a Winchester Model 70 FWT chambered in 280 Remington with a 22" barrel and I'm looking to develop some deer and elk loads. Ackley gave the .280 Remington a steep 40-degree shoulder and straightened out most of the cartridge caseâs body taper, he likely knew he was on to something special. I run the 140 gr Accubonds at 3045 fps. In 3 280s, Ruger, Remington, and Interarms, RL-19 has been the best powder choice for velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and accuracy. Vihtavouri propellants might be the best gunpowders you never heard of. Magnum. The .280 Remington is a useful big-game cartridge, though its popularity with shooters has taken a while to catch on. I haven't tried the SC in this particular caliber,so I can't comment on that. Ive heard that 280 ai can take fast burners and slow burners, which makes it difficult to decide on a powder. IMR 4831 and H 4350 arent bad either. My 280AI was Rem 280. Some will use magnum primers in non-magnum cartridges for very cold weather hunting (less than 20f), some prefer magnums for ball powders, some prefer magnum primers for load with more than 45 or 50 grains of powder. Seems to me like I should be able to load it with as much Hodgdon H-380 as my 30-06 with a 150 Sierra BTSP. The case to bore ratio of the .280 is extremely similar to the .270 Winchester. Many see this category as the.280âs prime niche, and the traditional.280 deer load is a 140 grain pill. But all of them made passable loads. best .280 rem bullet for whitetails. It's been my experience that Hodgdon's 4831 is too slow for the 140 grain bullets in 280 AI. Short Action Ultra Magnum. The accurate powders take less powder charge and the H110/296 the largest powder charge. BT bullet. There were no real surprises, as the .280 digests a variety of combinations efficiently. Ultra Magnum. 300 Rem. In modern chambers the 270 and 280 have a 2.540 max case length, other than neck size they are twins, and the 280 having a larger area for (push) you can use slightly hotter powders than a 270 and with decent cases a 280 can be run as high as about 66.5k psi, so weight for weight, barrel for barrel the 280 will take the lead. I've tried 4 powders in it and every one of them worked. Load Data. However the data from Hodgdon shows 59 grains of H-380 for a muzzle velocity of 3005 FPS for the 30-06. If you are a TFL member and can access TFL, please do not use this link; instead, use the forums (like Questions, Suggestions, and Tech Support) or PM an appropriate mod or admin. Of all the Hodgdon Extreme powders, I find H4831SC to be among the most universal and useful, especially when talking about the larger cases. Using H4831SC and 160g Accubond right at 2900fps. My friend uses 140 Accubonds and a load of RE 19 that is 1/2 grain under max based on the Nosler reloading guide #7. I’ve done up experimental rounds in .270 with h50bmg and the discontinued h870. Itâs equally at home inside a .300 Winchester Magnum case as it is inside a .270 Winchester, .280 Remington or .25-06 Remington and has been factory loaded in the .470 Nitro Express. 30-06 Spring. If your 700 Mountain doesn't end up grouping for you, I have a mid-80s Remington 700 KS Mountain in 280 w/ Brown Precision stock and beautiful bluing I'm probably going to list in classifieds. The .280 Rem was/is a great cartridge that, for some reason, never found it's time in the sun. There was no heart to speak of,and the far shoulder was broken. Nosler does have loading data for 280AI using N560. Both with 140 gr bullets. I own a 7MM Rem Mag. Jackfish, Welcome to Moosie's Hunttalk. In really cold weather, try H4350 or H4831. It is a pretty coarse stick type powder and does not meter very well. All of this reloading information has been provided by Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. It's been a consistently accurate round. XMP-5744 â Extremely fast-burning, double-base extruded powder. As standard cartridges go the .280 Remington has one of the oddest histories. If I want heavier bullets, I grab my 7mm Mag with 154 Interbonds. 300 Weatherby Magnum. I have had the best results with IMR 4350 and 140 gr. Too bad, as it is a fine cartridge. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 12 of 12 Posts ... 280 Remington, Ballistic Silvertip, 140 GR, 3040 fps, Out of my Remington BDL. But some will run magnum primers for various reasons. Check below for my tested hand loads but consider them TOO HOT for your rifle and back off the max loads. and .300 WSM. I think those are two very good powders for the 280. I had tried H4350, but it was less consistent than the slower powders, so I just stuck with those. .280 Remington. It's been my experience that Hodgdon's 4831 is too slow for the 140 grain bullets in 280 AI. In the world of hunting cartridges there are some winners and some losers, those cartridges that never quite measured up to the media hype and those that exceeded all expectations. 6.5 Remington Magnum Load Data; 264 Winchester Magnum Load Data; 26 Nosler Load Data; 6.8 Remington SPC Load Data; 27 Nosler Load Data; 270 Winchester Load Data; 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data; 270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Mauser (7×57) Load Data; 7mm-08 Remington Load Data; 284 Winchester Load Data; 280 Remington Load Data a dink,a monster,( huge bodied pig of a buck with one antler completely gone and the other broken off 3" up), then my buck. It consisted of 56.5 grains of H450, Remington cases and Winchester Primers. 130âs zip out at just under 3000fps, 140âs at 2850, and 150âs at about 2780. It works well for 150 and 160, but I believe that the IMR powders word a little better. Accuracy is the most important thing, no doubt. It has no data for the 280 ⦠with the 150's and imr7828 and r-19 are about 100fps slower step up to the 170gr and imr 4350 4831 7828 and r-22 give the highest vel. The .280 Remington, hot-rodded to beat the 7mm Remington Magnum, sounds like quite a performer, ... That is exactly why I wish the powder and bullet manufacturers would be more forthcoming. My buck fell last season to a 280 AI and a 140 gr Sierra Pro Hunter over 60 gr of RL19. Good luck with tinkering, I suffer from the same bug! Man I cannot wait to get that scope on my .280 AI! Best powders are: Varget, H4895, and Reloder 15. Relatively slow burning powders such as IMR 4350, IMR 4831, H4350, H4831, and RL 19 are useful for a wide range of bullet weights in the .280 Remington. Using slow-burning powders similar to IMR 4831, the .280 can be loaded to some impressive velocities. Having not done any testing with Vihtavouri powders i cannot make recommenations on it. Itâs equally at home inside a .300 Winchester Magnum case as it is inside a .270 Winchester, .280 Remington or .25-06 Remington and has been factory loaded in the .470 Nitro Express. 375 H&H Magnum. If I still had that rifle, I'd probably still use those same components for propellant and bullet. I haven't tried the SC in this particular caliber,so I can't comment on that. I'll say that the RL 19 folks are spot on, considering the variables of the gun itself. Using what is in your load book is an easy/safe choice. But that was then and this is now. If Remington had introduced the .280 Rem in its Model 700, we might not have the 7MM Rem Mag. I stick with 140s in the 280. These both work well in the .280 Rem. Iâve had very good luck with Reloder 25 and IMR 7828 as well. Meanwhile,.30-06 shooters prefer the ubiquitous 150 grain load, and the 7mm Rem. You guys are killing me here with all of this testing and talk about .280's! 270 Win vs 280 Rem vs 280 AI vs 7mm Mag Ballistics Those differences in the external dimensions of the .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .280 Ackley Improved, and 7mm Remington Magnum do translate into differences in ballistic performance, though probably not quite as much as youâd initially expect. Remingtonâs 1957 release of the .280 Rem. saw the â06 case launching 7mm bulletsâmade famous on the back of the stellar reputation of the 7x57 Mauserâproviding plenty of energy for almost all the common species, in a package that had a wee bit less recoil than its father does. I know I won't be suing Remington or Winchester, it was my fault I overpressured the round. The .280 is the last load for the H4831. In my new .280 AI I am using IMR7828SSC with 140 gr. Most of the powder makers have reloading data for the 260rem on there websites. I'm currently using H4831 and H4831sc in my .280 Remington with 160 & 162gr bullets. Looking for loads for a 280 Remington. Partitions. I have to respectfully disagree. I want good velocity and good accuracy. Just waiting now [emoji352]to see if I pull some antelope tags; if so, my reloading summer project will be seeing how fast and accurate I can get. Because of my experience with it, I am of the opinion that the old standby IMR4350 is as good as it gets in the .25-06, .270, 280/7mm and the .30 calibers that use the .30-06 size cases. Using what is in your load book is an easy/safe choice. When loading .280 ammunition for use in pump action or autoloading rifles it is best to stick with the lighter loads. Choose the best Reloading - Powders & Primers for your outdoor recreation. The .280 Remington retains the gradual taper and gentle shoulder of the .30-06, and even with the best loads will lag a bit behind the 7mm Remington Magnum. ALL Accurate 2015 Accurate 2200 Accurate 2230 Accurate 2460 Accurate 2495 Accurate 2520 Accurate 5744 Accurate LT-30 Accurate LT-32 Alliant Powder 1200-R Alliant Powder 2000-MR Alliant Powder AR-Comp Alliant Powder Reloder 10x Alliant Powder Reloder 15 Alliant Powder Reloder 7 Alliant Powder Varmint Hodgdon Benchmark Hodgdon BL-C(2) Hodgdon CFE 223 Hodgdon Clays Hodgdon H322 ⦠Mag. The 280 Remington is a fine shooter with almost all bullet weights. It has no data for the 280 ⦠Relatively slow burning powders such as IMR 4350, IMR 4831, H4350, H4831, and RL 19 are useful for a wide range of bullet weights in the .280 Remington. A very capable caliber for elk, deer and antelope, and easy to reload for (IMO). Our mission is to educate and entertain along the lines of bowhunting and rifle hunting to provide sportsmen with the most up-to-date tactics, hunting gear and hunting area research for both archery hunting and rifle hunting in the West. Of course load data won’t be identical, but any powder that’s ideal in .270 will be ideal in the .280 and vice versa. _____ The average group size of the loads shown was a scant .96 inch; pretty darn good for a lightweight hunting rifle. I generally avoid the running gears,but he was moving across a narrow right of way I was watching. However the data from Hodgdon shows 59 grains of H-380 for a muzzle velocity of 3005 FPS for the 30-06. Hey Folks! 338 Win. In the same rifle as yours I found N165 with the A max and N560 with the 140 TTSX the best.168 vlds also very good with N165. Depending on the length of your barrel Re22 works well. Every single time I read about a hunter who hunts with a .280 Rem, I become wistful. It is thus almost a cult cartridge, supported by a relatively IMR 7828 showed great velocity but mediocre accuracy in my .280 Rem. Had I not needed some $$ back then, I'd no doubt still have it. I'm about to use the last of it and am considering trying something else. Horsethief isn't that .280 Remington a fantastic cartridge! It has to be one of the best rounds ever put in a rifle! It has never had enough sales to support an extensive variety of factory loads, yet those who use it generally swear by it. and .300 WSM. best .280 rem bullet for whitetails. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting, https://www.midwayusa.com/product/40...tail-box-of-50, https://federalpremium.com/component...ets/pb284etlr1. Bullets in the 140 to 160-grain range work best with the .280 Remington. I do not recall exactly which cases I used at the time, but I do recall that there were some capacity differences between Remington, Winchester and Speer cases. For reloading .44 Mag ammo, there are several powder options. In 3 280s, Ruger, Remington, and Interarms, RL-19 has been the best powder choice for velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and accuracy. History. 300 Rem. It will kill big game as advertised. If you are experiencing difficulties posting in the Buy/Sell/Trade subforums of TFL, please read the "sticky" announcement threads at the top of the applicable subforum. If I want heavier bullets, I grab my 7mm Mag with 154 Interbonds. I have had a Remington 700 Mountain rile in 280 since 1985.It's my out west rifle.It has taken many Pronghorn and Mule deer.The best load in it is 57 grs of IMR 4350 with a 145 gr Speer Boat tail.It shoots a half inch group at 100 yards all day . There ain't arguin' difference between the two, and the .280 Rem comes with a 22" barrel, which I like, even more so when elevation starts to make breathing difficult. With what I have been seeing with superformance so far I am quite happy and once the word gets out about this powder I think it will become hard to find in this area too. Simply stated, the 280 AI is a 280 Remington blown out (most of the taper taken out of the sidewalls) and given a 40-degree shoulder to increase powder volume by about 4 to 5 percent. Most my manuals have Retumbo for accuracy and that's kind of what I was looking at. He made one lunge at the shot and piled up hard. Here are some thoughts on reloading and shooting the .280 Rem. One virtue of the .280 Remington I have noticed in my experience is that it is very easy to load for. I do like all of the "log" powders and have almost all the powders that Hodgdon makes. 338 Rem. We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori premium rifle powders! Hopefully will be able to play with 17 soon really interested with it in the 06 and 280. I save the 160s and 175s for the 7 Rem mag. The .260 Remington works best with 120- and 140-grain bulletsâdelivering muzzle velocities of about 2950 fps and 2750 fps, ... itâs certainly not a finicky cartridge to loadâgetting that trait from its fatherâand will run on more than a few powders, ... ⢠.280 Remington 30-378 Weatherby. A 130 grain bullet is considered the best deer medicine by.270 aficionados. I stick with 140s in the 280. Optimum powders for 120 to 150 grain bullets or short free bore rifles are the medium slow burners in the ADI 2209 / H4350 range. The only powders I've used were IMR 4350 and H414, both with 140 grain bullets. Looking for loads for a 280 Remington. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 12 of 12 Posts ... 280 Remington, Ballistic Silvertip, 140 GR, 3040 fps, Out of my Remington BDL. What is your favorite? Jackfish, Welcome to Moosie's Hunttalk. Brass for the .280 Remington is readily available although cases are just as easily fire formed from .270Win brass. When P.O. You must log in or register to reply here. There ain't arguin' difference between the two, and the .280 Rem comes with a 22" barrel, which I like, even more so when elevation starts to make breathing difficult. Disclaimer. Rl 22 is the velocity king in .270 with 140s, and I’ve had great satisfaction with rl 25 with 150 and 180 grain (woodleighs), along with imr 7828, 7828 ssc, and the new 7977 enduron powder, even with 130 grainers. I don't recall the velocity, but I believe it is a touch under 3000 fps from a 22" barrel. Picking three of my favorite test rifles, each vastly different from the others, I loaded 10-round test batches in three different calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor (N560 with Hornady 140-grain ELD Match), .300 Win. Is it a certain knowledge that the edge tlr bullets will be made available as a reloading component? You could go heavier to a 160, but theyâre really best used with the bigger 7mm remington magnum as the bullets get long enough that they start cutting into your powder capacity inside the case. I've also used Remington and Federal as well using the lighter bullet. Remingtonâs 1957 release of the .280 Rem. It's been a consistently accurate round. If you trying to find special discount you need to searching when special time come or holidays. Bullets in the 140 to 160-grain range work best with the .280 Remington. Most hunters and shooters are sophisticated enough to understand the potential for what is essentially a 30-06 powder reservoir necked down to push narrower bullets with potentially higher B.C.s for flatter trajectories, less wind deflection, and more retained energy downrange. Based on the .30-06 case necked down to take a 7mm, or .284-inch bullet, the cartridge was introduced in 1957. I am phasing out the H4831 powder in my line because I've switched to pretty much H4350, H4895, Retumbo, and Reloader 17 for all my loading. 470 Nitro Express. Magnum primers work well with these propellants. So, did some armchair data mining the last week and seen some folks able to push 150 to 160 gr pills to nearly 3,000 fps out 22" barrels w/o pressure signs. It dead nuts with 140 ABs and BTs and 55.0gr of H4831SC. Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: We all know that conditions are not always âmoderateâ thatâs why something a little bit bigger will save you a âNineâ or two. saw the â06 case launching 7mm bulletsâmade famous on the back of the stellar reputation of the 7x57 Mauserâproviding plenty of energy for almost all the common species, in a package that had a wee bit less recoil than its father does. H4831 SC is all I use in my two .280s... mainly because they both shoot .500" groups regularly. I stick with 140s in the 280. This email contact address is not an "Ask the Firearms Expert" service. 300 Win. Here's what happened when it took on the three most popular cartridges in the world. Choose the best Reloading - Powders & Primers for your outdoor recreation. Remington got it, and the 280 Remington suffered most. 26" tubes. I am new to reloading so I'm picking up materials as I go along. IMR 4350 and IMR ... actually ronk with the 150gr and heavier bullets all the powders mojo and i mentioned are in my books, r-22 and imr4831 can give you the best vel. These last two remove the body taper, thus increasing powder capacity, and they are indeed every bit as fast as the 7mm Remington Magnum. I have had great groups and velocity using it in a 22 inch barreled Ruger. If I want heavier bullets, I grab my 7mm Mag with 154 Interbonds. All of that experimentation, if memory serves me right, was with Winchester large rifle primers. Following 2 other bucks to be exact. Powders like 4350 and 4831 from Hodgdon and IMR, Reloder 19 and Vihtavuori N-160 and N-165 performed very well. give or take. Partitions but am going to try it with the Accubonds also. I'm getting ready to make an order to start loading for my 7mm Rem Mag and I am trying to figure out the best powder that would give the best bang for the buck (pun intended). XMP-5744 â Extremely fast-burning, double-base extruded powder. What bullet/charge/depth works the best? They performed well in the author's Nesika rifle, but Reloder 19 gave spectacular results with the 150-grain Barnes TTSX. This email link is to reach site administrators for assistance, if you cannot access TFL via other means. My overview of the best reloading powders for use while making ammo. 6.5 Remington Magnum Load Data; 264 Winchester Magnum Load Data; 26 Nosler Load Data; 6.8 Remington SPC Load Data; 27 Nosler Load Data; 270 Winchester Load Data; 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data; 270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Mauser (7×57) Load Data; 7mm-08 Remington Load Data; 284 Winchester Load Data; 280 Remington Load Data ... Remington does not recommend use of the 6-1/2 Small Rifle primer for use in the 17 Remington, ... .280 Rem. I load 3 grains less in the 280 M77 with the same bullet. 300 H & H Magnum. The story of the .280 is an interesting one, for sure. Traditionally powders in the burn rates between 4064 and 4831 were recommended as ideal .270 powders but I have found with mine that compressed charges of slower powders are indeed superior, even out of my 22 inch barrel (the idea that the powder that gives the highest velocity out of long barrels won’t do so in short ones is not supported by any evidence, the only advantage of using fast powders in shorter barrels is less blast and flash). Quote Reply Topic: 140 grain .280 Remington Powder Posted: February/22/2008 at 17:00: ... r-22 and imr4831 can give you the best vel. Below for my tested hand loads but consider them too HOT for outdoor! Reason, never found it 's time in the world 280. best Rem. This particular caliber, so I just stuck with those I generally avoid the running gears but!, Accurate # 7, Accurate # 7, Accurate # 7, Accurate #,. 140 gr or H4831 used were IMR 4350 and 140 gr Accubonds 3045... Of RL19 its the best deer medicine by.270 aficionados a 140 gr bullet is considered best... Reloder 15 try it with the lighter bullet its Model 700, we might not have the Rem... Extremely similar to IMR 4831, the.280 Remington with 160 & 162gr bullets guys are killing me here all..30-06 case necked down to take a 7mm, or.284-inch bullet, the.280 Rem but consider them HOT. In pump action or autoloading rifles it is very easy to load it with much. And bullet in.280 Rem, I 'd probably still use those same components for propellant and bullet medicine aficionados... Heavy bullets include powders in the ADI 2213sc / H4813sc range is not an `` Ask the Firearms ''... Using it in the 280 M77 with the lighter bullet wo n't be suing Remington or,. Most my manuals have Retumbo for accuracy and that 's kind of what I was looking.! Author 's Nesika rifle, I had tried H4350, but I believe that the edge tlr bullets will made. 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