Improved accuracy factory 280ai ammunition?

[silverbullet555]

Looking for suggestions for factory 280ai ammo. Haven't been too impressed with the rifle to date and want to try some alternate factory loads.

It's a Tikka action with a proof barrel sitting in a manners stock. I've been feeding it hornady precision hunter 162 eldx.

Anyone want to share factory 280ai ammo that has shown good accuracy and groups? Willing to try a few others before I end up releasing.

 

[2Stamp]

My 280ai shoots the Federal 155 Terminal Ascent ammo pretty well. It did not like the 162 ELDX. If I try that bullet again it will be a reload, not factory.

 

[MuleyFever]

I have had 2 loved 160 Accubonds in factory or reloads.

 

[WW2 Buff]

Choice Ammunition can mix and match a box of their loads. You can choose up to 4 types of 5 rounds each or 2 types of 10 rounds.

 

[silverbullet555]

Thanks all. Some thing to look at.

 

[letrbuck]

My AI seems to shoot all the factory ammo over tried pretty well. The Federal load with 168 berger was really good though

 

[The Guide]

My AI seems to shoot all the factory ammo over tried pretty well. The Federal load with 168 berger was really good though

My 280AI loves that factory ammo. Tough to find now though.

Jay

 

[passinggas33]

155 TA and the 160 Accubonds have shot really well for factory offerings. It’s all just hard to find.

 

[kodiak725]

I have a Kimber Subalpine in 280AI 1:9” twist and it just loves factory Nosler 140 BT or 140 Accubonds

 

[Breddoch]

I would try the following:
160 accubond
155 terminal ascent
Both of these shot well in my 280. The terminal ascent had better and more consistent velocity. I have no experience with the new Barnes LR but, based on the internet feedback so far, I would consider adding them to the list.

 

[Unckebob]

In terms of accuracy, mine loves the Hornady 162g Precision Hunter load.

But, I am working up loads with sturdier bullets.

 

[SloppyJ]

160 partitions for me. My 280ai came with a box but I saved it after sighting it in and starting reloading with them. It loves them. It ain't cheap though.