New guy, 280ai

[dreed4]

First time on here, trying to make some posts to get approval on things.

Been an archery hunter mainly for a while, starting to explore some on the long range.

I just purchased a Christensen Ridgeline in 280 ai with a Maven RS3 5-30x50. I've got some 160 grain accubonds and nosler brass. What powders have you guys liked best? I've got some 4831 and 4350 right now that I'm going to start with.

 

[Backwoods towny]

Welcome from PA. A search on here should answer many questions you have.

 

[Axl]

Welcome! In 3 different rifles, H4831 has worked the best for me with 140-160 gr bullets.

 

[shooter7]

I'm working with the Hornady 150gr CX bullet right now. Size wise it's probably a touch bigger than the 160 accubond with a rather long bearing surface. I'm developing a load with Ramshot Hunter. I went as far as I was comfortable with it yesterday and was able to hit 3080 fps out of a 24" barrel.


I also worked with the 169 Hammer Hunter with H1000 and was able to get good velocity and accuracy up to about 2900 if I recall. I think I posted it to one of the Hammer Hunter Load Data threads on the site here.

 

[Baker Alvin]

Welcome from SE PA!

 

[memtb]

Welcome from North-Central Wyoming!

The 280 AI is pretty popular here, I'm pretty certain that you'll get a lot of good info! memtb

 

[dreed4]

Welcome from PA. A search on here should answer many questions you have.

I hear ya. Just trying to get my post numbers up so I can be more active on the classifieds and whatnot.

Thanks

 

[Mark37082]

Welcome from Tennessee. I'm just now starting my 280AI journey. I'm also starting load development on the 160AB with Peterson brass. H4831SC has been my go to so far for this pill. I can't find an adequate supply of RL23 or 26 yet. Keep us posted.

 

[birddog 68]

Welcome from western Pa. Either the IMR 4831 or 4350 will work fine with the 160 grain accubond out of the 280 AI. I use IMR 7828 with the 160 accubond and IMR 4831 with 139 grain bullets. Good luck!

 

[CRJR45]

Welcome ! I like ELDX 162 bullets with either H4831SC or RL19 .

 

[Mike Matteson]

I would look at H4350 or H4831SC. They are powders that are not very temperature sensitive. These are single based powders. Any double base powder are subject a lot more to temperature change.

 

[Jnm300ultra]

My go to powder is H4831SC for the 280 Ackley. I have only tried hammer hunters 155 and 169. I would keep the H4350 for something else, it's harder to find and usually cost more. I had a Christensen 280 Ackley but never reloaded for it. Nosler 160 accubonds shot the best but the 140gr Etips were a close second. I ended up building a new 280 Ackley before I acquired all the reloading components.
Good luck with your new rifle,
Jason