New Load for Custom 280 Rem

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06 July 2019, 20:44

Sabretooth

New Load for Custom 280 Rem

After a year in the making of having a 280 built, I've found a load for it. Wanted to brag a little bit boys. All the time and money spent was well worth the wait.

This thing was shooting 150 Nos SB's using IMR 4350 powder. Three shots were done at 100 yards out. With a Krieger barrel and a Dakota 76 Action, I was happy with the results. Let me know your thoughts!

06 July 2019, 21:05

ColoradoMatt

My thoughts are: Very, very, nice!, What OAL?, and How many grains? Well done.

Matt
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08 July 2019, 19:58

custombolt

Minute of deer anyway.
Barrel twist rate?

09 July 2019, 18:29

lindy2

Let's see a couple photos of the Rifle

09 July 2019, 21:57

Sabretooth

OAL of the cartridge was 3.280 if I remember correctly. I loaded 150g Nosler solid bases using 50 grains of IMR 4350 powder.

These bullets are not made by Nosler anymore. not sure if it is the solid bases that have the magical touch or not. Here are pics of the rifle, per your request...

09 July 2019, 22:41

custombolt

Excellent looking rifle. Nice touch with the gold inlays.
Barrel twist?

10 July 2019, 00:25

TC1

I'm waiting patiently for the return of a custom .280 Remington. If I can get a .139 to a .177 gn. To shoot like that I will be a happy camper.

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10 July 2019, 06:17

lindy2

That is a very handsome rifle. Beautiful wood. Was all of the work done by Dakota?

10 July 2019, 06:49

Sabretooth

I believe the twist rate is a 1:9 ...? All stock work, engraving and blewing was done by a friend of mine. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you ever need a recommendation for a gunsmith. This guy truly is an artist. Look up Robert Schuck in the gun makers guild (ACGG).

10 July 2019, 19:12

custombolt

When you run out of solid base bullets, there always Partitions. A bit slower powder like H4831 or H4831SC works best in my 7's. 160 & 175's seem best. Have fun with it.