280 AI bullet selection

[bigunit]

I've been using 165 sierra gamechangers as well as 168 lrx. No complaints from me. Both around 2925 fps. Barnes has a new 152 lrx coming out made specifically for the 280 I'd like to try.

 

[2Stamp]

I've been using 165 sierra gamechangers as well as 168 lrx. No complaints from me. Both around 2925 fps. Barnes has a new 152 lrx coming out made specifically for the 280 I'd like to try.

Those 165 gamechangers seem interesting. I can't seem to find much in the way of real world results from them though. I have read a few times they are tougher to open than an Accubond.

 

[bigunit]

Those 165 gamechangers seem interesting. I can't seem to find much in the way of real world results from them though. I have read a few times they are tougher to open than an Accubond.

Not sure if I would agree to that. They opened up fairly rapidly on coyotes out to 380 yards and worked just fine on a black bear at 200.

 

[rhammond31]

My gun guy built me some 145 LRX loads that are lights out. I shot .2 MOA at 500yds with them. I’ve now killed deer, caribou, sheep and moose with them!

 

[SloppyJ]

For deer, I shot 160 partitions last year. Not a single one took a step after the shot. If I had shot opportunities further than 300 I might look into another bullet. 59gr of 4831sc and the 160 are a bad combo so far. They shoot so well that I bought a few hundred of them and should be set for a long while. I worked up the load before I had my chrono so I don't know velocity out of my 22" barrel.

 

[Fmuguira]

Try a group or two with the TGC (Gameking) or the plain ole lead tipped Gameking in that 160-165 weight and I think you might find something you and your rifle really likes.


Game performance on your point blank to 500 yd ranges would be excellent with a 2900 +/- fps start.

 

[204_ruger]

I am going to try the Berger 168gr Classic Hunter bullets. I hope they work out. I was planning on going with Hornady ELD X 175gr and M 180gr. But think I will go a little smaller in weight.