Remington currently produce four loads for the .280 including, the 140 grain Core-Lokt at an advertised 3000fps, the 140 grain Accutip at 3000fps, the 150 grain Core-Lokt at 2890fps and the 165 grain Core-Lokt round nose bullet at 2820fps. 280 Remington - 120 grain 7mm (.284") MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. Trail Boss was designed for reduced loads, and one of its advantages is increased bulk over traditional reduced-load powder, such as Unique, preventing double charges. The lightweight Mountain rifle (only 6.5 pounds) was made with the best features usually found only in custom rifles. I'm very impressed with that Interbond, even 200 FPS faster from my MSM. Many companies no longer test certain powders in certain cartridges, because so many customers want more velocity, the reason some handloaders never throw away older loading manuals, even with plenty of “free” data available on the Internet. Short Magnum. I stock: Green dot, Unique, 2400, and H4895. .280 Remington Bullet Weight: 150 gr Case Trim Length: 2.530" S.D. Consider 48 percent maximum with cast bullets and 60 to 65 percent maximum with jacketed bullets – yet more evidence that cast bullets produce more pressure. I find little data for 4759 loads in most of the recent reloading manuals. Campfire Guide. Loads in this listing are reduced from full power but still offer mid-range performance. It also utilizes the .30-06 as a parent case, and as it's necked down to .284, its bullet is exactly .007 inch larger than the .270. One Reason the .280 Remington Failed: The 740 and 760 Remington Rifles. I’ve worked up a bunch over the decades, including small-game loads for slipping into the chamber if a blue grouse or turkey appears during a fall hunt for big game (legal here in Montana). Charges of H-4895 and IMR-4895 can be cut to 60 percent of maximum and still produce fine accuracy for reduced loads in cartridges including: (1) .223 Remington, (2) .22-250 Remington, (3) .257 Roberts, (4) .270 Winchester and (5) .338 Winchester Magnum. Nobody really knows why such excursions occur, but one guess is that only part of the powder charge initially ignites, pushing the bullet into the lands and blocking the bore before the rest of the powder takes off. The .257 Roberts essentially becomes a .250 Savage with SAAMI-level starting loads, and the .250 Savage has been killing big game neatly for over a century. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain … Reduced Loads With Accurate 5744 - posted in Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting: This thread is in response to a mention of reduced loads right here.Terry Wieland wrote an article titled “Against the Stream” in the HandLoading column of the January/February 2006 issue of Petersen’s RifleShooter. The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center has an option to do just this. Partition for everything. I just got a box of 162gr ELD-X bullets and want to load them in my 280 Ackley. 6.8 Remington SPC Load Data; 27 Nosler Load Data; 270 Winchester Load Data; 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data; 270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Mauser (7×57) Load Data; 7mm-08 Remington Load Data; 284 Winchester Load Data; 280 Remington Load Data; 7mm Rem Short Action Ultra Magnum Load Data; 280 Ackley Improved Load Data 470 Nitro Express. [quote=SU35]My results from testing RL 26 in the 280 Rem. Custom 280 Remington Handloads Really Reach Potential. bullet and see if you think that's going to make much difference. he has always been a little recoil shy, Is it better to use a slow powder like 4831 or 4350 and load the low side, or faster powder like 4064 or RL-15 and load the low side. Re: 280 Remington ballistics versus 6.5 x 284 Multiply muzzle velocities by their BC's and compare. I use to use it in Montana for muleys and whitetails on the river bottoms. Mar 2, 2013 1,366 11 St. Louis, MO. The most flexible was 4895, whether IMR or Hodgdon. Even moderate cartridges work fine with starting loads, especially older rounds with mild pressure limits as set by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI). Go. So why would any twenty- first-century handloader use reduced loads, especially with relatively blunt bullets? A good source of reduced-load data is Lyman's cast-bullet manual, which can be used for both cast and jacketed bullets. 300 Win. Clearly the 140 grain bullet has become the most popular weight for the .280. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. 300 H & H Magnum. ALL 100 gr 110 gr 115 gr 120 gr 130 gr 139 gr 140 gr 145 gr 150 gr 154 gr 160 gr 162 gr 168 gr 175 gr. I’m going to choose some of the highest B.C. Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:52 pm Posts: 837 Location: SW Ohio I'm looking for load recommendations for 160 gr Sierra Gamekings for my 280 Rem with IMR-4350, I'm starting with 48.5 gr and another load with 49.5 gr. Powders include Accurate Bugs. Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. Some moderate burn-rate rifle powders work well in a wide range of pressures and velocities. Accurate 5744 is just as versatile as the 4895s. Using bullets from Lead SPGC. Notes: case: Remington; barrel length: 24"; twist: 1:10"; trim length: 2.530"; primer: Remington 9 1/2; bullet diam. That would be admitting their Rocky-to-Bullwinkle battery wasn’t perfect. These rifle loads have been developed to closely approximate those pistol velocities, resulting in similar performance on game animals. Powders include Accurate Remington reduced the .280’s working pressures by a large amount and the round debuted with much less performance than planned. I do, however, normally use a dowel or nail for checking the powder level of reduced loads filling less than half the case, to prevent double charges. None of the listed loads use any sort of case “filler,” even with very small charges of powder, because I’ve never found a need for fillers, even with the .416 load. Wish you could enjoy that .375 H&H at the range for 50 shots instead of 2 or 3 before the recoil takes its toll? .280 Remington / 7mm Express Remington - 130 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 30 loads. Short Magnum. Although I have used many reduced loads in the .223 Remington, my favorite consists of the 40-grain Hornady V-Max propelled by a charge of 16.0 grains of IMR 4198. .280 Remington - Manufacturer Loading Data. “Starting” loads often work just fine for somewhat-reduced loads, dropping muzzle velocity just enough to make recoil far more tolerant, and believe it or not, a 7mm, .300 or .338 magnum will take big game neatly even when not pushed to the maximum velocity. They will also tell you that with good handloads the .280 will come within spitting distance of the 7mm Remington Magnum, in a shorter barrel, while burning a lot less powder. Hornady 139 flat base bullet with 58.0 grains of H4831 and a Federal LR Gold Medal Match primer. jacketed bullets I am really not going to use for anything but plinking. Like them, it also works fine as a full-charge powder for cartridges such as the .223 Remington and .308 Winchester, but it does so well with reduced charges that it’s a top choice for making smokeless rounds for black-powder rifles. I recently obtained some IMR 4759 powder for use in reduced loads and other uses where it is applicable. These included the powder known today as H-110, designed for the .30 Carbine cartridge; H-335 and BL-C(2), different lots of the same powder; H-4895, actually the IMR-4895 designed by DuPont for the 150-grain M2 Ball load used in the Garand rifle; and H-4831, a powder used in 20mm cannon rounds. This especially applies to spherical powders, because their tiny granules include very resistant coatings to slow the burn rate. .270 shooters just smirked and went about their business. This was common before World War II, and articles in shooting magazines frequently included reduced loads. The .280 Remington does, however, have a larger than expected number of European users in imported self-loading rifles such as those by Remington. Reduced loads are useful, fun and save money. The SAAMI Maximum Allowable Pressure for the.280 is 60,000 psi. ), Another good source for really- reduced data is Lyman’s cast-bullet manual. Other benefits are longer barrel life, which is perfect for me when plinking. Perhaps JeffPPC will … These velocities are seldom achieved in older 22” barreled sporting rifles which tend to produce velocities 140fps below advertised specifications. .280 Remington - Manufacturer Loading Data. IMHO its about shot placement. ALL 100 gr 110 gr 115 gr 120 gr 130 gr 139 gr 140 gr 145 gr 150 gr 154 gr 160 gr 162 gr 168 gr 175 gr. The .270 Win is pretty close to the .280 Rem. _____ SEMPER FIDELIS Actually, there are only two classes of people posting here: Model 70 owners and those who wish they had one. Its beginnings provide a partial answer. The most popular bullets in the .270 are the 130- and 150-grain slugs (this from Hornady on sales of bullets) and even though a couple of other weights are available for it, the .280 can be loaded successfully with 100, 110, 115, 120, 130, 139, 140, 145, 150, 154, 160, 165, 168 and 175 weight slugs. After my success using Unique and 2400 with my cast loads I am wondering what I can do with them. JD338 … 280 Rem. By clicking the 'I Agree' button, I understand/accept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. Does anyone have any suggestions for very reduced loads for a 17 Rem? Case: Remington Primers: CCI Large Rifle 110 grain Sierra SP: 20 grs: 2196 fps 21 grs: 2232 fps 22 grs: 2302 fps 23 grs: 2419 fps 24 grs: 2447 fps 24 grains Recommended as Maximum. American Rifleman magazines from the 1950s often listed such loads, but more recently Hodgdon’s website stated only the most recent version of H-4895 should be used in loads reduced down to 60 percent of maximum. PTD. Reactions: Jacob.A, msinc, mikeinct and 1 other person. Next Last. SPCL SR 4759 30 2445 3.25 280 Remington 140 140 GR. Handloaders found maximum charges could be reduced by nearly half and still result in consistently accurate ammunition. My 280 shoots the 140 gr. Managed-Recoil® bullets deliver 2x expansion with over 75% weight retention on shots inside of 50 yards and out to 200 yards. Be sure and do your research on this. .280 Remington / 7mm Express Remington (Using 139 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 53 loads. BP-B2 Re: 280 Remington Loads [Re: dye7barrel] #4019197 04/22/10: Joined: Apr 2007. All are more than enough reason for handloaders to add “shrinkage” to their techniques. 30-378 Weatherby. They still like to shoot and handload, but after decades of owning the perfect rifle for every purpose, they found some rifles got used far more than others. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity … Mar 14, 2017 #2 I use R19 with 140gr Nosler Partitions. If you are interested in the most recent data for cartridges and/or bullet weights/styles not listed on this page, contact Barnes Consumer Service department to inquire about recommended loads and approximate timing for the data to be made available via email at customerservice@barnesbullets.com or by phone at 800.574.9200.. Recoil is of course reduced greatly. This bullet does well on antelope sized deer. One is a pointed Core-Lokt, one is a Nosler ballistic tip, and the third is a boat-tail spitzer bullet. Unfortunately, creating a low recoil load is not as simple as just dropping the powder charge. My experience with loads and pressure signs indicates that published max 280 loads may be conservative. Hodgdon has three separate tabs under the DATA menu of the website’s main page to help in low recoil loading. There are two basic kinds of reduced rifle loads: “somewhat” and “really reduced.” Somewhat- reduced loads are easiest, because all one has to do is cut back a full-power powder charge. Enter unfortunate event number two. For reduced loads in 222 remington I use 2400. Additionally, if you have a load in 280 rem that performs well, I would like to hear about it. The first is titled “H4895 Reduced Rifle Loads.” H4895 has proven to be a versatile powder that performs superbly at lower powder charges. : .284"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Remington introduced the excellent .280 Remington in 1957, but it was poorly promoted, loaded to lower velocities than its full potential and had to compete with the well-established .270 Winchester. .280 Remington (Hodgdon Data Maximum Loads) Reloading Data Printable Version Load Image Warning! Regards, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using Tapatalk . Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. Often Grandpa himself eventually preferred reduced loads, because packing out squirrels was easier than packing out moose, and lighter recoil is easier on older shoulders. Then there are old rifles unsuitable for high- pressure handloads, because of design, materials or both; several of mine were made from the 1880s to the 1920s. jacketed bullets I am really not going to use for anything but plinking. Or how about some extended practice on a plate rack with your “grizzly bear stopper” revolver? BTW, I do have healthy respect for the venerable '06. 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