I bought some Nosler 280 AI brass from Midway back in January and while its usable, its terrible for what I paid for it. I had to trim every single piece to get it to min case length, About 30 of the case mouths were out of round, and the primer flash holes had to be deburred.
I dont mind the...
Everyone is different and you might get several different answers, but I personally use Imperial sizing wax and I apply a thin film to the inside of the case neck with a q-tip. After Ive sized all my brass, I just tumble again and it takes all the case wax away from the inside of my case necks...
Orezona,
I completely understand your point you made about being bent on a 280AI. I just recently picked up a Kimber 84 in 280AI. I didn't really have a good reason as to why I wanted one other than I just wanted one. I bought mine for strictly a hunting gun. Mine has a 24" barrel on it and...
The Sierra 175gr Pro Hunter is on my list of bullets to try, but I haven't picked up any yet. I also have some Hornady 170gr SST, and some Speer 170gr Semi Spitzers, some Nosler 180gr BT, and some Nosler 200gr Partitions to try as well. I tell my dad all the time, I have more bullets to try...
I won't argue with you about the shot angle/selection. I'll just say it was immediately terminal and the deer never moved. I'll reiterate that this was the only shot I had and i felt confident in making it. Given the choice I'd much rather have a good broadside shot but this was not an option...
Ive had great luck with the Nosler 120gr Ballistic Tip from my 7x57 so I decided I would try a Sierra 120gr ProHunter and see how well that bullet worked. Here are some results.
Shot distance was 58 yards, and it was bang flop at the shot.
7x57 Winchester Featherweight
Sierra 120gr ProHunter...
Back in the Summer, I developed a load for my Sauer 100 Ceratech 8x57IS. I conducted a jug test with successful results and I finally got to put the load to work on a couple deer this fall.
8x57IS
Hornady 150gr. .323" Interlock
Lapua Brass
Federal 210 LR Primers
48grs H4895
Shot distance was...
My son killed another deer a couple weeks ago with the 6.5 Creedmoor using the same load I previously reported on. This time he made a better shot. Thought I would give another report. No bullet recovered this go around. This was a bang flop shot as Ive instructed Brandon to shoot on the...
Thanks to all for the input. I have several powders that I can and eventually will try in this 280AI. Ive got both 4831's, RL 16, RL 17, RL 19, RL 22, RL 26, Both H and IMR 4350's, and some IMR 7828. Im sure Ill find something that clicks with this rifle.
I just picked up a Kimber 84 Hunter in 280 Ackley Improved and my father is letting me use some RL 26 to try in it. I have done some google searches and seen several people on other forums referencing RL 26 in this cartridge but I can't find any data in the manuals I have at home or on...
My wishlist would include
6.5mm(.264) 130gr Ballistic Tip
7mm(.284) 120gr Etip (to compete with the Barnes TTSX)
8mm (.323) 150gr or 160gr Ballistic Tip to have more variety in the 8x57.
And Lastly, how about a tipped version of the Partition or a Hybrid style bullet much like the Trophy...
Back in the Summer, I did a jug test with the Sierra 130gr Gamechanger from my 6.5 Creedmoor. I was impressed with the test and I am still impressed with this bullet.
WV youth day, my son and I found a few does and I admit they wound up being closer than I anticipated. This deer was 51yards...
I bought a 6.5 Creedmoor about a year ago. I wanted to try the Lapua, but I honestly didn't want the hassle of a small rifle primer pocket and to deal with a smaller flash hole and having to find a decapping pin small enough to go through the flash hole. So...… I first bought 100 pieces of...
Hodgeman, thats the problem that im running into is that I can't find any bases that specifically are designated for 84L. I see some listed for the 84M, and also the 8400.
Im going to be picking up a Kimber Hunter 84 in a 280 Ackley Improved in the next month or so. After doing that Im going to need a set of bases and rings. I have searched the net a good bit and found a lot of guys shooting this rifle are using the Talley Lightweight integrated ring/base all in...
I saw on another reloading group I'm involved with that Powder Valley was the only one who had it so far but apparently they sold out in a short time. I too would like to try it. I want to try it in my 6.5creedmoor and my 7x57. If you get your hands on some, give us a report back and let us...
What do you guys use on the threads of your choke tubes? I currently have some Birchwood casey brand choke tube lube and I'm wondering if there's something better out there I should know about and use.
The twist rate on my Creedmoor is 1 in 8". I'm not sure what to tell you about your 264win mag but I do know you can purchase these in a 50rd box. Only 1 way to find out.
Maybe you could find a load near the middle of your loading data do your velocity wouldn't be too over the top.
Boomer, you mentioned trying some Hornady bullets. Have you given any thought to the 178gr ELDX? I know that the 143gr ELD-X shoots fantastic in my Creedmoor. As far as powders go there's lots of options in the data. I guess it all depends on what you have available on your bench. I know my...