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Any good 280 loads?

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18 January 2006, 14:34
elmerdeer
Any good 280 loads?
Looking for loads with the 162gr A-max hopefully above 2850fps and the 140gr accubonds at 3000fps, is that possible with a win model 70 280cal with a 22 inch stock barrel and a muzzle brake. And what powders are the most accurate with these bullet weights, wont be going higher than that in weight 162grains max. Thx, Elmer
18 January 2006, 17:43
ramrod340
You MIGHT be able to reach your goal and stay below 65,000 but I wouldn't put money on it. I would guess your more realistic goals should be about 100fps less. I always had great luck with a medium burning powder. H4350-IMR4350


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
18 January 2006, 19:40
fredj338
By going to a slower powder you can get close. I use 57gr of IMR7828 under a 160grNP for app. 2850fps from my 23"bbl.
57gr of IMR4831 or 58gr of H4831sc or 59gr of IMR7828 will all hit 3000fps in the same rifle w/ 140gr pills. I use RP9 1/2 or Fed 210 in all loads. No need for a magnum primer, they only raise pressure. Other good powder choices are RL22 & H1000, the trick is the slower powder. Obviously work up to theses loads in your rifle.


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18 January 2006, 21:04
elmerdeer
Thx for the info>