Powder info .280AI

[adk hunter]

I have great load for reloader 26 with 130-150 class slugs. With no 26 in sight here want to get ahead of the game and get a replacement coming for after hunting season. Specifically reloader 23 comapairson as I have seen it recommended here. Are the fill charges, wt and velocity similar?

I have worked with 4831sc which gives very similar accuracy. Am I chasing a ghost of my imagination? Thanks in advance!!

 

[JRanum]

No help with 23, but with RL22 I'm at 3300FPS with 140 Nosler BTs out of a 24" Kimber.

 

[L.Sherm]

I've had the same velocity with 26 but better accuracy with 23. You have to drop lower with 23.

 

[adk hunter]

Thanks guys. LSherm, "drop lower" as far as grains or drop tube...? How does the 26 vs 23 flow when measuring? Thanks for the velocity info too.

 

[blkdog]

I am running 168 Accubond LR with 58.5 gr re 19 and Fed 210m primers for 2950 fps in one ragged hole for five shots from a light weight Cooper with a 24 in barrel. Under 2" at 500 PS 30 thousands off

 

[L.Sherm]

Thanks guys. LSherm, "drop lower" as far as grains or drop tube...? How does the 26 vs 23 flow when measuring? Thanks for the velocity info too.

I would drop atleast 2 gr. Lower than you 26 load when using 23

 

[MTGunner]

I have loaded IMR4831 for 140 grain BT for yrs. These group sub minute of angle out to and beyond 300 yds. MTG

 

[rharfo]

4831SC

 

[BEEMAN]

4831SC with a 168 Berger classic hunter worked good in my Cooper.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I run 58.0gr RL23 under 175 Elites @ 2975fps in my .280AI. Max load in my rifle. I would start testing around 54.0gr.