280 AI powder choice for 160 AB

[jfloyd]

Since it hasn't been mentioned yet, IMR7977 is great with this bullet. I get right at 3000 FPS with 61.0 grains. I can push it faster but with cloverleaf groups, why bother. It puts a hurt on deer and coyotes too.

 

[Weatherby Fan]

RL22 is THE powder for the 280AI

yes R22 is good but R26 is better !

 

[25WSM]

Rl26 definitely gets the speed. Accuracy was good enough to hunt with but not compete with. I can't wait to try rl23 myself. Speed and accuracy and temp stable. Everybody says its made for each other. I will try for sure.
Shep

 

[nmbarta]

I run 4831sc in one and rl-22 in the other. No noticable difference in velocity. 2920 with 4831 and 2930 with rl-22 They just didn't like the same powder unfortunately.
I like 4831sc better, generally speaking.

 

[Grim Reaper]

Vv165 awesome stuff in a 280ai