280 ai short barrel load data

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Sorry if this has already been talked about but I haven't seen anything that relates to my scenario closely.
Im building a 280 ai off a tikka action will have a 22" proof barrel 8 twist and a max coal of 3.5". Want to shoot 155 terminal ascent but that is harder to find than n560 so im more than likely going to chose between a 175 eol and 168 ablr for my go to hunting round. Anyone have experience with this kind of a set up? What powders and velocities are you guys getting? My first custom rifle and first rifle i will be loading for when she is done.
 

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With a 22" barrel, you'll get about 2850-2900 fps with the 155 Terminal Ascent, 2800-2850 fps with the 168 ABLR, and 2750-2800 fps with the 175 EOL using the right powders. RL23 is the best all-around powder for this combo. N560 works but is finicky. RL26 gives top velocity but needs careful temp management.
 
Same as a Golt on the 175’s. Using 57.5 grains of H4831 sc and getting speeds in the 2750 to 2765 range with a 22” Carbon 6 barrel. I ran the charge higher trying to find pressure and had higher velocities, but the accuracy wasn’t there.
 
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