I was just given a .280 from my grandpa. I figured I would try reloading ammo for it. Anyone shoot a Remington 280 and want to share your load work-ups?
Reloading Remington .280
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Colorado Cowboy
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This is really a great powder, I use it in my 25-06. From what I've read, the SC means "short cut". It sure performs better for me than the regular H4831
I've shot the gun a few times using some Remington bullets. Nothing fancy just shooting at paper. I know at 150 yds I was still holding less than 1.5 groups...not great, but I figured not bad for the rest and ammo I was using. The gun is a Remington 700 BDL DM SS. I really like the gun I just know trying to find factory ammo for this gun seems real hard to get even when everyone is not buying everything off the shelves.
I'm hoping to make it to the local reloading shop this weekend to pick up my supplies. Just have to figure out where I want to start. I'm thinking in the 140 to 160 gr bullet area.
I know I have some IMR4831 on the shelf. How does this compare to H4831?
I'm hoping to make it to the local reloading shop this weekend to pick up my supplies. Just have to figure out where I want to start. I'm thinking in the 140 to 160 gr bullet area.
I know I have some IMR4831 on the shelf. How does this compare to H4831?
Colorado Cowboy
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Start very conservatively as the IMR powders (no matter which one) are a lot hotter than the old ones that were numbered the same. The H4831 SC burns differently that either IMR4831 or H4831.
Muzz
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I have a stainless rem 280 and love it!!! 140 grain accubonds over 58.3 grains of R19.
Shoots just under half inch groups @ 3100 fps . Great caliber and I wouldn't hesitate to shoot at anything with this gun.
Shoots just under half inch groups @ 3100 fps . Great caliber and I wouldn't hesitate to shoot at anything with this gun.
Thanks for the info. I have actually been working some loads up for this exact combo you are speaking of. I'm at about 56.9 grains right now. I think the Nosler reloading book I have says the max powder should be at 57 grains. How is your gun and casings holding up at 58.3 grains?
Muzz
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Everything is holding up well. Primers are a little flat but no signs of anything bad. This gun shoots one hell of a hole.
shootbrownelk
Veteran member
I loaded some ammo for my brother's .280 Remington. The 2 that worked best for him were 52.0 gr. of IMR 4350 and 54.0 gr. of IMR 4831 using 140 gr. Barnes X bullets. I like using the "lead-free" bullets, the Hornady GMX is another favorite of mine. Hope this helps.
Kentucky hunter
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Work2hunt I know this is an older post new to this but I shoot a 280 rem if you want some loads I have 2 down 139 sst hdy an 140 barnes an going to work up 2 more next spring with some larger bullets 162 sst an 168 ttsx
I'm always interested in new info. So far I have been playing with loads for 140 and 160 gr accubonds. I've been liking them on paper and haven't had bad luck on deer with them when I shot factory loads before.
Kentucky hunter
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My 280 hdy 139gr sst load imr 4831 54.1gr ol 3.300 280 barnes 140 tsx load rl 22 58.0gr ol 3.210 both bullets are moly coated the load are at or above max load but no sign of case problems read that the books are light loads for auto loaders
Kentucky hunter
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Almost forgot the hdy dump everything in the deer no exit wound the barnes cause masive damage an will exit everytime an both cut bullet holes on paper at 100yd
Mustang06
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Took a lot of variations but I finally settled on a load for my rem 700 mountain rifle in .280 that cuts bullet holes.
49.5 grains of IMR 4350 with a 160 grn Nosler accubond. I tried every bullet from 140 to 162 grain and lots of powder types and charges. The thing that made the most difference was getting the seating depth (overall length) just perfect. Mine are at 3.387.
I shot a whitetail last year at about 100 yards. The bullet went thru a beech sapling (about 3" diameter) then hit the deer in the shoulder. He only went 30 yards. Accubonds are unbelievable bullets. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot elk out to 350 yds with that load.
49.5 grains of IMR 4350 with a 160 grn Nosler accubond. I tried every bullet from 140 to 162 grain and lots of powder types and charges. The thing that made the most difference was getting the seating depth (overall length) just perfect. Mine are at 3.387.
I shot a whitetail last year at about 100 yards. The bullet went thru a beech sapling (about 3" diameter) then hit the deer in the shoulder. He only went 30 yards. Accubonds are unbelievable bullets. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot elk out to 350 yds with that load.
I can't tell you much about the 280, but I have been real impressed with the 140gr accubond. I worked up a light load for my 7 mag to use practicing and for deer pushing the 140gr accubond at 3000fps, about 280 speeds. I wanted a milder load at the same velocity as my hot 160gr accubond load I used for elk from the lightweight rifle. I took several whitetail with it and never recovered a bullet out to 300yds. A couple were at tough angles too. The deer in my avatar was one of them.
Muzz
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is reloader 22 temp stable? im working up loads with berger bullets now. I have been trying H4350 and that is temp stable but its a very dirty powder.
Colorado Cowboy
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I reload 4 of the Reloader series (15,17,22 & 25) and have never had a problem. I use the Re25 in my .300 Wby. It is pretty hot load and i notice no differences at any temp I use it at.
Muzz
New Member
I currently use the reloader 19 in my 280. it goes from .477" groups to 2.5" groups. depending on the weather. That's the reason I am trying 4350 with some berger bullets. Love the nosler accubonds but am curious to see how the bergers perform on deer and if I am lucky enough elk.