Favorite 280 Remington load for elk

Ridge Runner

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Try this in the reloading forum. More likely to get an answer. I'm looking for the same thing. Starting with 150 grain Nosler partitions and 4831 SC because that what I could find Still looking for primers. Would like to also try RL 22 but haven't been able to find it for over a year. Thinking I'll be able to kick the 150 up to about 3000 fps and see how they group. Good luck.
 

Marble

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I would suggest the reloading forum. But also, depending on what bullet you will be shooting, the load data is all available online.

I shoot the 280AI in one of my rifles. I'm pretty sure H4831 pushes a 160AB at 2960. I think I can get going a little faster, but it shoots well right there.

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444Marlin

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I've been playing around with Hammer bullets. They are picky about the twist rates in your barrel.
My barrel twist wasn't fast enough for the 150s so I'm working up a load with the 136 Shock Hammers. H4831sc seems to do well for me .
 

Seamaster

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Looking for a good hand load for elk, 280 Remington. Thanks all.
I have taken a few elk with a 160 Nosler Partition pushed by either IMR 4350 or 4831. The past few years I have been using a 140 AccuBond and IMR 4831. Both loads have shot well in my 280 Rem rifles.
 
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Ok cool. I have a load worked up with 140 accubonds that shoot really well. My next question was going to be if the 140 accubond is sufficient for elk, but I guess so.
 

Seamaster

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My favorite 280 has a 24" custom barrel and the most accurate load chronographs right at 3,000 fps with the 140 AB pushed by a reasonable amount of powder. I have another one with a 22" barrel that is a bit slower, but just over 2,950 fps.

If I was hunting heavy timber I believe that I would go back to the 160 grain pill, but the 140 works.
 
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