Its a CDL SF and put a 4-16x50 Nikko Sterling on top.
Friend gave me about 30, 140gr game kings just to break it in.

Loaded up about 15 of these with 55.0 grs RL 19, R-P case, and Federal GM210M primer.
Shot about 10 shots cleaning between each shot.

Once zeroed shot a couple shots bullet holes were touching. Not bad first load and just trying to break it in

Had one loaded shell left. From my bench to the woods is 300 yds. Have a salt block in the field 225 yards out.
Shot salt block with the last shell and it split the salt block plum into.

Wasn't trying to fine tune it just breaking it in. I think I like this 280 stuff already.
Im going to load up some bergers and try them next. Hope they shoot as good as they Sierra's appear to be so far

Sounds like you've got a keeper.

I love my 280, it's about all you need to hunt the lower 48.

My 280 was my first bolt action and should have been my last! Great caliber and those Sierra's are very accurate. Merg

yes, this is a very good round. I have been loading for this cartage for about 20 years.. it likes 140s with IMR-4831 any 4350 or RL-19

My .280 is the Ruger AW Hawkeye.Right from the start it's been a great shooter.Mine also loves the RL 19/140gr combo.

mine is a 7x64, but once the bullet leaves the case, its identical resuls

If there's anything better then a 280, God kept it for himself.

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If there's anything better then a 280, God kept it for himself.

I sold mine to my brotherinlaw and got a 7MM-08. I like it better than the 280 being a short action with the same 140 24" shooting about 2940 fps 280 with a 22" is right at 2975..