280 AI loads for Berger 140 VLD

[SofaKing]

I'm alittle behind on Load development for the upcoming season in October. But I'm looking to load for the 280 Ackley improved using 140 gr Berger VLD hunting bullets. I have cci br2 primers and for powder H1000 and H4831SC. I also have cci 250 magnum primers on hand. Does anybody have any load data for this? Thank you

 

[SofaKing]

Anyone?

 

[MudRunner2005]

Is there any reason why you're shooting the 140's over the 168's? Just curious...

Also, if you do try the 168's or 180's, give IMR 7828 SSC a try.

 

[SofaKing]

I had a box of 140 Berger VLD given to me . I used 140 sierra btsp last year when I had a 280 Rem and they did a great job on muley and antelope. Used all the sierra bullets up last season. Now I have a box of 140 Berger VLD and had the chamber reamed to 280 Ackley. I fireformed some brass on Friday with some corelokts I had pulled years back.

 

[SofaKing]

Is there any reason why you're shooting the 140's over the 168's? Just curious...

Also, if you do try the 168's or 180's, give IMR 7828 SSC a try.

I don't think I'll have time to run to reloading store to buy any new powder. That's why I asked if any had loads for Hodgdon H1000 & H4831sc

 

[MudRunner2005]

I don't think I'll have time to run to reloading store to buy any new powder. That's why I asked if any had loads for Hodgdon H1000 & H4831sc

If using the 168's and 180, I have heard H1000 will work fine. Might be a bit slow for the 140's, but I don't know that to be fact.

Have you checked Reloader's Nest?

 

[BEEMAN]

Sorry I can't help with the 140's. But I do use H4831SC in my 280AI with Berger 168 classic hunters. Works great but velocity seems a tad slow at 2880 fps. Cooper with a 24" barrel.

 

[stx]

Sorry I can't help with the 140's. But I do use H4831SC in my 280AI with Berger 168 classic hunters. Works great but velocity seems a tad slow at 2880 fps. Cooper with a 24" barrel.

I'm getting 2975fps with my 24" bbl with 168 VLDs.....it shoots Real Good!

 

[BEEMAN]

StX. What barrel and also which powder are you using? My Cooper is chambered really dumb! Super short throat. So I have to seat them deep.

 

[stx]

StX. What barrel and also which powder are you using? My Cooper is chambered really dumb! Super short throat. So I have to seat them deep.

24" Obermeyer with 59 grains MRP

 

[reeldawg]

Shoot Berger an email. They will give you a good starting point.

Jay