Update on my load development. I found a load for my 280 Ackley improved. It’s a savage 110. with a 22 inch barrel. With a 1:9 twist. The load I settled on was 58.5 grains of ram shot Hunter with a 160 grain nozzle Accu bomb. I’m using Winchester primers and nozzle brass. Also found I had to...
I don’t know if this may help you but I finally nailed down a load for my 280AI. I tried 5 different powders and found a sweet spot with Ramshot Hunter. It didn’t work well with the 140 Accubonds but was the most accurate by far with the 160accubonds. I have a 22” barrel and a1:9 twist. Tried...
I’d love to find some RL 22 or 26 but I haven’t seen it in years! Besides, even the Alliant powders that are available are around 80$ per pound! Additionally would hate to work up a load with that and have to start all over if it wasn’t available hence looking at other options in powders.
Thank you for responding . I’ve tried working a load with 4831 and H4831sc using a 140 gr AB and couldn’t get anything to group. I will try what you suggested for the 160 gr AB. Thanks again.
I was hoping someone could help me with some quick loads for my 280 AI. I’ve been working extensively on a load with the 140 AB and haven’t had any success. I bought a box of 160 grain Accubond bullets and am ready for a new start hopefully with better success! I have a Savage 110 with a 22”...
Can someone get me a quick load for a 280ackley improved out of a 22” barrel 1:9 twist using 140grain Accubonds? I have several powders including Ramshot Hunter , 6.5 Staball, 4831sc, Magpro. Thank you