.280 AI load data request

[Evilsports]

Good morning folks. I'm just now getting back into reloading after about a 10 year hiatus. I got tired of having a closet full of useful equipment just collecting dust.

As stated in the title I need to work up a load for my .280 Ackley, which has also been collecting dust since I had it built a decade ago.

I will be using 168 Berger VLD hunters and H-4831SC powder for my initial run as this is what I have on hand at the moment.

I've been sweeping the books and internet for loads and have come up with a relatively large sample size ranging from 52.0gr all the way up to 59.6gr.

Barrel is a 1 in 8.7" twist, 24" Rock Creek on a Defiance action.

I will play with seating depth as per Berger advice once I have a base powder weight to work with.

Thank you in advance for any help. It feels good to wake my brain up again and start back into this enjoyable hobby.

Kevin.

 

[Evilsports]

Should maybe add, Nosler brass from factory loads that I've fired.

 

[L.Sherm]

Use the search engine, there's been several posts about load info for the 280AI

 

[bassassassin104]

I'm sure you know the drill. Never use someone else's load. Work up in small increments. I am running Nosler brass as well. I made it to 61.5 grains of H4831SC running a 162 ELDX, never saw any signs of pressure in my chamber. Shot best at 60.8 grains. I have since switched to 62.2g H1000 pushing 175 Eldx's. I have a 28" barrel and it works well for me.

 

[Evilsports]

I'm sure you know the drill. Never use someone else's load. Work up in small increments. I am running Nosler brass as well. I made it to 61.5 grains of H4831SC running a 162 ELDX, never saw any signs of pressure in my chamber. Shot best at 60.8 grains. I have since switched to 62.2g H1000 pushing 175 Eldx's. I have a 28" barrel and it works well for me.

For sure, definitely just looking for some parameters to work within. Thanks for the info.
Kevin.

 

[GW Hunter]

C.A. Traverse
Nosler brass
62 gr H4831SC
140 gr TTSX
GM210M primer
2.670" to ogive
3140' es/sd 12-15
1/2" groups all day when I do my part
This is close to book max.
You know the rules….

 

[L.Sherm]

You wanna get 3200+ with a 140 and accuracy get some RL23

 

[GW Hunter]

You wanna get 3200+ with a 140 and accuracy get some RL23

Been trying…..

 

[Jpron]

I'm sure you know the drill. Never use someone else's load. Work up in small increments. I am running Nosler brass as well. I made it to 61.5 grains of H4831SC running a 162 ELDX, never saw any signs of pressure in my chamber. Shot best at 60.8 grains. I have since switched to 62.2g H1000 pushing 175 Eldx's. I have a 28" barrel and it works well for me.

Really curious, what velocities are you getting with those two loads? I've been thinking about this combo for a while. Thanks

 

[Evilsports]

You wanna get 3200+ with a 140 and accuracy get some RL23

How's RL23 for temp swings? I've never used it. I'm in Saskatchewan Canada so hunting season can have some pretty healthy temperature variances.

I kinda want to stick with a bit heavier bullet for this year at least. I didn't get drawn for a thing for a decade and then this year I'm up for both moose and Elk

 

[slv hunter]

I use 58.4 grains H4831sc with berger 168g classic hunters. Nosler brass, fed 210m.

 

[Evilsports]

I use 58.4 grains H4831sc with berger 168g classic hunters. Nosler brass, fed 210m.

What kind of velocity does that get you? 2800-ish?

 

[bassassassin104]

Really curious, what velocities are you getting with those two loads? I've been thinking about this combo for a while. Thanks

3120 with 162 and H4831SC
2950 with 175 and H1000

 

[slv hunter]

If I remember correctly 2925 fps