280 ai load books

[SDHunter44]

Anyone mind sharing from their published books the pages with 280 ai 160 gr load data?

 

[EdP]

None of my handbooks have 280AI data. I used the data published on the Nosler site starting fairly low and working up. It worked out fine for both 160gr Accubonds and Sierra GKs.

https://www.nosler.com/280-ackley-improved

Note that the published velocities were from a 26" barrel.

 

[204_ruger]

I am not home or I would look. I have a new speer #15 manual on the way.

 

[SDHunter44]

I am not home or I would look. I have a new speer #15 manual on the way.

When you have the book handy if you think of it I’d appreciate it, thanks!

 

[Koda_]

You can get lots of current load data for 280ai on Hodgdon and Noslers website for free with lots of powder choices. Note, for load data from bullet manufacturers, their load data is specific to their bullets. For generic 160gn bullets most of the load data in books are the same as Hodgdons. You'll probably get more free information from other powder brands websites too. Theirs hardly a need to buy or ask to see copyrighted load data anymore.

 

[204_ruger]

I will I have all the hornady. I have several newer nosler. The lee reloading book has 280AI. But the Berger doesn't. Sierra has some. Hodgdon has a bunch.

 

[rbaney]

PM with Hornady data sent.

 

[JO.]

I don’t think I’ve ever used data from my manual. I’ve always gone to Hodgdon or Nosler’s site. I usually try to use a couple sources as some may be quite different with max loads.

 

[SloppyJ]

Check Hodgdon, Nosler, Barnes (if shooting them), and hornady websites. All the info you need is there.

My pet load for my 280ai is 59gr H4831sc with a 160gr partition. I've yet to have a deer take a step after being hit with that. When I run out of 4831 I will be moving to N560. Been making the switch to VV powders recently with good results plus it seems to always be cheaper than the others.

 

[204_ruger]

Here are a few. Sorry about taking to long. Have a pinched nerve dealing with.

 

[204_ruger]

#2

 

[204_ruger]

#3

 

[204_ruger]

#4

 

[204_ruger]

#5 . I have one or 2 more manuals somewhere. I bought Speer's newest one. Just for 280AI load data. It has 0 loads for 280AI. Been better off buying Sierra #6 edition. Look on ebay. U can pick the Sierra #5 up half price. Tons of load data. They give a hunting load. And they give a accuracy load. Sierra is worth the money. Manuals with 280AI load data.

Lee (yes)
Berger (No)
Sierra (#5 & 6) yes
Nosler (yes)
Hornady (#11) yes

I don't have a Barnes manual. Not a fan of the copper bullets. Never had to use them. Look on hodgdon website. It's all free load data.

 

[204_ruger]

Check Hodgdon, Nosler, Barnes (if shooting them), and hornady websites. All the info you need is there.

My pet load for my 280ai is 59gr H4831sc with a 160gr partition. I've yet to have a deer take a step after being hit with that. When I run out of 4831 I will be moving to N560. Been making the switch to VV powders recently with good results plus it seems to always be cheaper than the others.

Where are u located? I have been seeing Imr 4831 and H4831sc too. I use both. I've seen several can of the H4831sc .

 

[SloppyJ]

Where are u located? I have been seeing Imr 4831 and H4831sc too. I use both. I've seen several can of the H4831sc .

In in NW Arkansas.

 

[204_ruger]

I live north central Arkansas

 

[David Barham]

I have had great luck with RL23 with 3 280 AIs. 59 gr withn162 ELDM and
58 gr with 155 Edge TLR

 

[jlchester5045]

Best I can do on the fly without being home. Hope it helps.