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My 280 AI likes RL 23 better than RL 26 with the 175 gr NABLR. I'm getting 2910 avg velocity with extreme spread in the low teens. Consistent .75 groups at 250 yards.

I recently started loading for a new 280 AI and wanted the 162 Hornady a-max to work but had similar experience. The 175 NABLR was awesome with RL 23. What surprised me about it was that it didn't shoot great until I loaded it at the suggested COAL. This is WAY off the lands in my rifle but it...

Hammer, What cartridge and bullet weights are you trying to find one powder for? Chances are you could get decent results from one powder.

Good to know, thanks

Yes sir, I noticed Nosler liked that powder and I have some in SC version. Also wanted to try RL 23 and RL 26 as I've heard good things. We're you able to get the speed you wanted out of the H4831?

Yeah, I bet that hurt! We're you reloading? Mind if I ask what powder you were using?

Thanks Deputy, I sure hope so. This is my first Criterion so we'll see. Did you kill anything with yours?

Welcome, from NC

Thank you sir, you're about 1.5 hours west of me (Colfax). Moved here a couple years ago from Raleigh area. Still like to hunt in Beaufort county where the long range shots abound!

I finally joined here after searching and reading this and other sites for several years. Just started a new project that I'll be posting about. 280 AI, Savage action, Criterion 1/9 barrel, Choate stock, bedded, etc., etc. I'm planning to use this in eastern NC on whitetail and black bear...