27 August 2004, 17:01
steve4102280 rem powder choice.
I am looking for some advice on a powder choice for the 280 Rem/7MM express. So far I have tried IMR 4350, would like others to try. I am loading 160gr Nosler Partitions. I was thinking about IMR 7828, what do you think? Any help would be great.
Thanks
27 August 2004, 19:10
ricciardelliRL-25 From 53.5 grains to 57.5 grains
Remington 9-1/2 Primer
27 August 2004, 19:24
fredj338Steve, this has been a great powder for me in my .280. I worked up to 57gr under a 160grNP for 2850fps+ from my 23" bbl. It's a 1moa or better load. 55.5gr H4831sc is a close 2nd giving sim. accuracy but about 50fps less vel. WORK UP TO THESE LOADS, THEY ARE NEAR MAX. IN MY RIFLE.
28 August 2004, 06:29
Coach HuntHowdy,
Try H4350 and 54831 either the SC or regular. I also have used several different 4895s and Varget for lighter weight bullets. You should do fine with these!
Coach
28 August 2004, 09:03
Lou270IMR-4831 gets my vote in the .280, at least for 140-150 gr bullets.
-Lou
28 August 2004, 09:37
fredj338IMR4831 & 4350 are good w/ the 160gr pills as well, vel. will be a bit slower, 50-100fps, than 7828, H1000 or RL25.
28 August 2004, 11:09
MohuntMy vote is IMR 4831 also, Browning SS .280 cal 55.5gr. 3/8-1/2 inch 4 shot groups 100 meter 150 gr. Nosler BT, NO PROBLEM!!! One of the most accurate med bore rifles I ever had.