Sierra Matchking 280 Rem
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NCsmitty
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I have not loaded for 280 Rem, but have for it's first cousin the 270 Win. Rel-19 is a good powder in both calibers.
What bullet weight are you using?
Rel-22 is a bit better if you're using the heavier bullets.
NCsmitty
What bullet weight are you using?
Rel-22 is a bit better if you're using the heavier bullets.
NCsmitty
loadedround
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Was going to ask the same question, what bullet weight?
Zak Smith
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For match bullets in 280Rem, I recommend trying the 162 AMAX, the 168gr Berger VLD, and the 175gr SMK (or the 180gr Berger).
For the 162gr AMAX and RL19, the max load should be somewhere around 53 grains and starting at 48 should be safe.
RL17 would be a good candidate for the .280 Rem, but I don't have any load data for it on hand.
For the 162gr AMAX and RL19, the max load should be somewhere around 53 grains and starting at 48 should be safe.
RL17 would be a good candidate for the .280 Rem, but I don't have any load data for it on hand.
This is a first pass QuickLoad model with RL17.
Check this with other sources before loading.
Start low and work up carefully.
I would check with other reliable data and probably start at 46 and work up.
Cartridge : .280 Rem.
Bullet : .284, 162, Hornady A-MAX 28402
Useable Case Capaci: 58.336 grain H2O = 3.788 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-17
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-04.3 80 45.00 2503 2254 42434 10419 99.2 1.314
-02.1 82 46.00 2554 2346 45032 10599 99.6 1.278
+00.0 83 47.00 2604 2438 47790 10761 99.8 1.243
+02.1 85 48.00 2653 2532 50710 10905 100.0 1.209 ! Near Maximum !
+04.3 87 49.00 2702 2627 53808 11031 100.0 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
+06.4 89 50.00 2751 2722 57096 11148 100.0 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
+08.5 90 51.00 2799 2818 60586 11262 100.0 1.116 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Be Safe and Hav Fun !
-steve
Check this with other sources before loading.
Start low and work up carefully.
I would check with other reliable data and probably start at 46 and work up.
Cartridge : .280 Rem.
Bullet : .284, 162, Hornady A-MAX 28402
Useable Case Capaci: 58.336 grain H2O = 3.788 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-17
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-04.3 80 45.00 2503 2254 42434 10419 99.2 1.314
-02.1 82 46.00 2554 2346 45032 10599 99.6 1.278
+00.0 83 47.00 2604 2438 47790 10761 99.8 1.243
+02.1 85 48.00 2653 2532 50710 10905 100.0 1.209 ! Near Maximum !
+04.3 87 49.00 2702 2627 53808 11031 100.0 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
+06.4 89 50.00 2751 2722 57096 11148 100.0 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
+08.5 90 51.00 2799 2818 60586 11262 100.0 1.116 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Be Safe and Hav Fun !
-steve
Zak Smith
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I have used the Berger bullets in the 6.5's, .308, and 7mm Rem Mag. I don't have a rifle in .280 Rem but a couple of my friends do. If you don't want to shoot the Bergers for whatever reason, the 162 AMAX and the 175 SMK are both good long-range bullets.
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