.280 Remington (7mm Express) loads?

[Glockdaddy]

I am waiting for a newly purchased rifle in .280 Remington to arrive. (Merry Christmas to me)

Can anyone give me their preferred loads for long range target?

Also, I am interested in the 100gr varmint bullet that Sierra has....any info on shooting this in .280 Rem?

Thanks....

 

[NCsmitty]

I don't own a 280 Rem. only because take-off barrels in that caliber are rare. Instead my Mauser has a Remington barreled 270 Win. on it.
The 280 is a great cartridge and provides a versatile choice for game or target. I've linked to reloadersnest.com for data. I hope it helps.

http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=181

NCsmitty

 

[Glockdaddy]

Thanks....

NCSmitty.....this is helpful.....I have heard lots of great things about this cartridge and once I get a chance to shoot the thing (should be here next week) I can start the fun part of figuring out what load is best..

I saw an somewhat accurate post the other day in this forum, was something like this:
"I now know what I shoot for....to create more brass to reload!"

 

[Remo-99]

I think you'll be better served with bullet weights in the 120-140gr range, for lighter loads, in .284 calibres.

Just my opinion, though.

And merry christmas to you too, Glockdaddy.

 

[HydeSmyler]

I have yet to do some long range testing but at 100 and 200 yards my particular rifle with 160's and r-22 produces the smallest groups so far. M77 mark II sporter with 1 in 9.5 twist 22" barrel. The lightest bullets I've used are 139 and they grouped well too. I'm new to reloading so there are many combos I have not tried yet. Good luck and congrats on the new 280.

 

[Glockdaddy]

Lighter bullets......

I think you are all correct, a heavier bullet will be more stable and accurate at the longer distances. I have had unusual success with an 85gr varmint bullet in my 6.5x55 Winchester. You would think that typically the 140gr would be the way to go...but I have yet to test that particular round...yet I have a full box of Sierra HPBT 140s that will probably be sent down the pipe with some R22 pushin' them. But, back to the 85gr...with IMR3031 I have managed half-inch groups at 200 yds....with a varmint bullet.

This led me to want to try 100 gr in this new .280 but the Sierra 130gr HPBT will probably be the first one I try...followed by a heavier bullet. There are lots of options.....too bad you can't buy bullets and powder in smaller quantities until you find that perfect load. No....let's buy a big box...

Remo, Hyde,NC....Merry Christmas Guys....thanks for jumpin in to his thread. Not too many folks seem interested in this unique round.

Keep Christ in Christmas Gentlemen......He is the KING!

 

[NCsmitty]

100gr bullets

Merry Christmas to you, Glockdaddy.

I forgot to add that I had a couple 7MM Remag's back in the day and Remington used to have 100gr. Bronze points for reloading. I used the old Hodgdon's 4831 and guesstimate around 3500fps and they were accurate and devastating on the woodchuck population. I believe they were the original "ballistic tip" bullets.
Bronze points are still available in 30 caliber but like everything, they are expensive.

NCsmitty