Best 280 AI brass

[Michael Eichele]

I have over 14 reloads on Nosler brass in my sons 280ai. Now I am only running 56.5 grains of 4831SC pushing a 168 ABLR around 2711fps. I have never annealed any of them. I have another 200 pieces waiting to start a new load hoping it last as good as the first batch.

56.5 at 2711 is a very very mild load. Brass is bound to last a very long time. 4831SC and the 168 definitely seems like a sweet spot in the 280AI.

 

[birddog 68]

I'm happy with Nosler so far with 6 fairly hot loadings on them. I've only got 4 mild loads on the Hornady so can't say much about longevity.

 

[john k]

Peterson is very good brass. I shoot mostly max/near max loads and it holds up very well. I waited a long time to purchase and am thankful to get a few hundred cases. Before I was using Nosler brass. After 3 or 4 firings the primer pockets would enlarge. Like the one post said whatever you can get a hold of will have to work.

 

[Gregt9146]

I got 200 Pieces of Peterson for my 280AI. I havent had a chance to work up a load yet. Hopefully this spring. I'm hoping to work up a load with RL26 with either 150 or 160gr accubonds.

 

[john k]

I got 200 Pieces of Peterson for my 280AI. I havent had a chance to work up a load yet. Hopefully this spring. I'm hoping to work up a load with RL26 with either 150 or 160gr accubonds.

160gr AB's pushed by 59gr RL26 is a very good load for me that I'm still tweaking

 

[WoodPecker Hunter]

I just got 100. Peterson 280 AI brass looking forward to shooting it and seeing how it stands up !

 

[Carlos88]

Great brass. I've had to start at 95% of recommended starting loads as the brass is much thicker than Nosler. Might want to do it that way and save your bolt face.

 

[Ts3]

I did end up with 150 Peterson. Still waiting for my rifle to be rebarreled. When I finally get it back, I'll start on loads.

 

[manitou]

I have used Nosler brass for years in 7mm-08, .280Rem, and 280ai, mainly due to availability. No problems so far. All my loads are toward the "hawt" side of the spectrum.