It may not display this or other websites correctly. By FOGGER, December 9, 2017 in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing. 280 Ackley Improved. Starting from $3.99 View more .30-40 Krag Reloading Essentials. I was shooting 60 grains of RL26 with 162 eldx in 280 AI last week. Loading the .280 is straightforward. I have had excellent results with rl23 with the 162 epdm and 155 edge tlr in 280 ai. With its excellent ballistics, modest recoil and versatile bullet selection, the .280 Remington is the obvious answer. Any data would help, thank you very much. You are using an out of date browser. All 3 rifles shoot it under 1/2 for 3 shots and they are hunting rifles. Ackley Improved chambers use . One is a pointed Core-Lokt, one is a Nosler ballistic tip, and the third is a boat-tail spitzer bullet. While factory loaded ammunition remains fairly limited, several manufacturers, including Hornady and Federal, have continued to add new .280 AI offerings. A perennial shooter's question is, "Should I buy a .270 or .30-06?" Glad you like it and I hope to like it too. bullet over 3,400 fps. At 140 grains in the .280 Ackley Improved load, the E-Tip features an Expansion Control Ring (ECR) to help the projectile expand at various velocities and conditions, giving shooters the long- and close-range performance needed for lethality. rl 26 was the only powder I tried. You find 24 loads in caliber .280 Rem. Introducing the latest products from the worldwide leader in ammunition. Used a Lilja barrel 1/9 twist for my 280AI and with 160gr Accubond jump is .030" . Good velocity with RL 22. Same load with the 195's was disappointing at about .9 moa @ 100 2853fps - still have some work to do. The groups were inconsistent. Sep 8, 2016 #1 I just got a box of 162gr ELD-X bullets and want to load them in my 280 Ackley. Matching Laods. Date Listed: 27/02/2023. Good thread.Ive got my brass primed and ready to load 162 eld-x but haven't/can't decide on which powder. Best Prices. 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. Hinterland #: 38936; MFG #: . Good groups at .500 with average around .750. 150 gr swift sciroccos .050 off, tried h4831sc, imr 4350 and RL22. https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/280-ackley-improved-loads-for-26-8-twist-barrel.200004/, New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review, Help me troubleshoot issue with ELR load please, 6.5 PRC hodgdon superformance load development. The reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. You probably won't be able to fit enough h1000 in the case to get extreme pressure, but with a moderately compressed load you might be in a good place. I've got most of the above mentioned powders to try. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. Available as component bullets or in factory loaded Precision Hunter ammunition. I'd heard good things about what it would do in 7-08 with a 150gn bullet, but I sure didn't see it. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. JavaScript is disabled. The Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent and secant ogive, allowing for maximum accuracy out of factory barrels and impressive BCs for downrange accuracy. Then there were the name changes that caused an identity crisis of epic proportions. 51 gr, 2472 fps, SD: 19 52 gr, 2515 fps, SD: 20 . The thick shank of the jacket and high InterLock ring keep the core and jacket together providing 50-60% weight retention. with Hornady Manufacturing Company bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above. For the 120-grain bullet, his maximum 4831 powder charge was 57.0 grains for 3,101 fps. Plus, you can save favorites, add notes and more. It was awful with the 7-08 and ok in the .270 with 130gn bullets, but never as fast or accurate as H4831, RL19, or Hunter, so I pretty much quite messing with it. Where the heck did you find Peterson brass???? Discover how it performed against an eland, the biggest of all African antelope species. We use cookies to make your experience better. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Errata pages are available for several past publications of ourHandbook of Cartridge Reloading. Which makes sense. Accuracy and velocity were also excellent when Alliant's new Power Pro 400-MR was paired with Speer's new 160-grain DeepCurl bullet. 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. A jump of .015-.020" for example may be where a particular bullet really performs. Item #: HRN86381 $1.18 per piece. Add to cart. Obsolete reloading data that has been retired from our Handbook of Cartridge Reloading is available. NoslerCustom cases and Federal 210 Gold Medal Match primers were used throughout. Buyer must show license on pickup. Fully Prepped And Ready To Reload. InterBond; Hornady 154-g. InterLock RN; Sierra 140-gr. Hornady 162-grain Precision Hunter ELD-XAn ideal pairing, Hornady offers the .280 Ackley in its Precision Hunter line with a 162-grain ELD-X bullet. of energy, and retains between 85 to 90 percent of its weight on target, leaving behind large wound cavities and providing deep penetration. Was RL 26 the only powder that you tried? You must log in or register to reply here. Taurus Marketing Manager Caleb Giddings highlights the features of the new Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum, a purpose-built revolver with a 10.5-inch barrel and an effective recoil-taming brake, with Guns & Ammo Executive Editor Joe Kurtenbach. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Final Load Specs for 162gr ELD-M: 58.4gr H4831SC Hornady brass (that will be replaced ASAP) CBTO: 2.595" - functional mag length (estimating about .080" - .100" jump, didn't measure and don't care) CCI 200 Large Rifle Primer To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. The new-for-2023 lineup includes ultralight hunting stocks and a VGA 2-pound adjustable vertical-grip stock. What range were you seeing for r26 with 180/ 184 grn bullets? Thank you. Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. Hey Brian, looks like we are on the same timeline, although I think you have a better powder store. Mag. 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 . 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. MSRP: $59.45 per 20-rnd. The .280 is ballistically similar to the European 7x64 Brenneke and dimensionally close to the wildcat 7mm-06. I've got plenty of RL 17,22 and H4831sc, H4350 and some other powders. 58 grains of RL23 50 TO 60 THOUSANDTHS off lands in 3 different rifles. My speeds are around 3005 fps, I cannot seem to get better than .75" groups. Call us at 660-460-2802 for the latest load data for newly released bullets. It wanted it .060 off lands. Verified by Doppler radar, the Heat Shield tip defies the effects of aerodynamic heating and retains its shape to maintain the highest-in-class BC over its entire trajectory. 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. 120 Grain; 140 Grain; 150 Grain; 160 Grain; 168 Grain; 175 Grain; 185 Grain; NOSLER. The .280 is actually a 7mm and uses highly efficient .284 bullets. That's just not that interesting. Elkdreamer Feb 7, 2021 #7 OP L Description. Propellants used in the Precision Hunter ammunition line are clean burning and loaded to uniform capacity for consistent shot to shot results regardless of temperature. 280 Ackley Improved Ammo close We are pleased, once again, to accept online orders. Case Mouths Are chamfered And deburred. The .280 Ackley Improved casing will launch a 7mm, 120 gr. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, 257, 277, 284, 338 bullets, 338wm dies, ramshot big game. The 162-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at close to 2900 fps with 2,921 ft.-lbs. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. The .280 Remington debuted in 1957, but unfortunately it came along a few decades too late to become a monster hit because the .30-06 and .270 Winchester had running head starts. Gun is a Cooper with a 24" barrel. The jump to lands (the distance a bullet travels before engaging the lands) will be greater with shorter bullets than longer bullets. With high velocity, 0-400 yard impact, the bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path. Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. Reloading 280 AI and 150-162 gn ELD-X brikwhitt Aug 9, 2017 Aug 9, 2017 #1 brikwhitt Beginner Oct 9, 2016 129 0 Trying to get a good guesstimate on the ELD-X'S compared to the 150gn ABLR. 150 Nosler Partition H-4831 58.5 2,984 .87. with .284 | 150gr | Hornady ELD-X bullet including underlying parameters such as bullet length, cartridge length and case capacity. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. I have about 90 pieces of fire-formed Winchester brass, 700 F210M primers, and my die set arrived in the mail yesterday, so I'm ready to start some load development. Description: Lot of 197 Rounds still in original boxes. Also known as the .280 Ackley Improved or the .280 Remington Ackley Improved, the .280 AI is basically a .280 Remington case (itself a .30-06 Springfield case necked down to 7mm/.284") that's . On Wednesday, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) sent a notice of intent to sue to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), due to the hunting of gray wolves in Wyomings Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Again, gun buyers were bewildered. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. The Judge has been promoted! 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Our test rifle this month is an example of one of the more recent entries - a Ruger Hawkeye that I bought new in 2009. Metallic Reloading; Rifle Brass; 280 Remington Imp; 280 Remington Imp. Since its inception in the late 1950s, the cartridge has continued to pick up steam among big-game hunters, especially those looking to extend their maximum effective range on medium- to large-bodied animals. The reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. We have 280 Ackley Improved dies for sale from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. Grafs had some a few weeks ago. Iowa hunters are now allowed to use necked rifle cartridges (with some caliber restrictions). I have a similar supply of Accubonds and also going to try out the Hornady ELD-x in 162. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Whats unique about the ELD-X is that it will expand reliably at lower velocities past 400 yards, yet deliver devastating terminal performance at higher velocities and closer distances. This is a hunting rifle and I may not have to look much farther for this season, time is getting short. The Hornady Rifle Cartridge Cases, Unprimed, 280 Ackley Improved, 50 Pieces, 86381 Gun Type: Rifle, Caliber: .280 Remington Ackley Improved, Primed: No, Finish: Unprimed, Quantity: 1, Fabric/Material: Brass, Brass Quantity: 50 Piece, Case Material: Brass. All Rights Reserved. Likewise, Nosler has expanded the number of loads and bullet choices it offers in the Trophy Grade and Custom lines, giving hunters more reason than ever to utilize the cartridge. $58.99. Find information from previous Handbook editions, with reloading data for seldom-used cartridges that Hornady will no longer be developing. Hodgdon Powder Company and Hornady have teamed together to answer the reloading question; "Can I buy the powder used in Hornady Superformance factory ammunition?". I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or purchase a subscription and receive new data before the next edition of the book is printed. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Just not in that order! I load 140 BTs and want to try these 162Eldx. Best groups I've ever gotten with my 280 rem is with Hornady 162s and RL22. box; nosler.com. I'm considering a carbon six Pre-Fit maybe at 24-26". Manufacturer. Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. The exception is with the monolithic Barnes TS-X, Hornady GMX and Nosler's E-Tip. Berger load data in .280 Ackley Improved. Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. The boattail design and streamlined tip also provide impressive accuracy, making it an ideal fit for deer, antelope and hogs. Powder charges in the .280's midsize case are easily ignited with standard primers, but I must confess I frequently got lower SDs and better accuracy with Federal 215 Magnum caps in several loads, so they're worth considering. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. 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