Recent content by john k

Concur. IMR 4831 great in 140’s. Can’t find 7838ssc. When you have a “good” load, that’s all that matters. Send it downrange!

Very impressive ballistics! How long is your barrel? If you don’t mind me asking which powder are you using with the 175’s? Thanks

IMR4350 very accurate in my .280AI with 140AB’s and H4831sc very accurate with the 160AB’s. H4831sc and 160 AB’s would produce 2880ish fps out of my 24” Bartlein where 23 and 26 I was over 3K fps with sub moa. Sometimes I struggle to give up .25” moa for speed. It’s all mental 🤪 but fun and a...

Beautiful system! Take it all in and enjoy as time goes by quicker than you can imagine but you’ll always have the hunting and family memories.

H4831sc definitely is a great powder in the .280AI specifically in terms of consistency and accuracy. RL23, RL26, and IMR7828ssc are also great with substantial increase in velocity. I would also mention RL22 but haven’t seen any of that powder in quite awhile. It’s also very sensitive to...

That load will hunt!

Correct, that’s what I meant. Again, I’m just sharing results in my two .280AI’s. 7828ssc is great but I have less than 1/4 lb left. H4831sc and IMR4350 very accurate but lacking in fps. Not trying to be redundant, just sharing. I look forward to reading fellow hunters/shooters/loaders results...

What twist was your tube?

VV550, 555, 560, and 565

Little Crow Gunworks has a current series on .280AI, 7PRC, 7mag, and 28 Nosler picking optimum powders with the 160CX He mentioned Gordon’s reloading app but left out Alliant powders due to availability. He was high on VV powders, H4350, H4831sc, and IMR7828ssc. Interesting

H4831sc is very temp stable and accurate but is considerably slower than RL22,23,and 26. RL22 is not temp stable but shoots fast. I've developed loads with all of them and use the loads each year. I'm fortunate to be able to harvest 6-8 whitetails each year with a few hogs. All harvests are...

At least you’re humble! I heard a 6.5CM’s PBR was a 1000 yards but it’s kill range with the ELD-M’s was beyond. 😵‍💫

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If you’re able to actually pick the rifle up and check how it fits and feels to you personally would be very beneficial. All the mentioned rifles are worth checking out, but the “feel” is important in the field. With a few minor tweaks (trigger/bedding) you should be able to dial your rifle in...

Welcome from a fellow Floridian from the north central area. Molon Labe!