280 Ackley 175 ELD-x

[wildbill141]

For my 280 brethren:
Cooper Excaliber in 280 Ackley
175 ELDx
63.1 grn Retumbo
Nosler once fired brass, neck sized
Fed 215
2860 fps
SD=2.8
ES=6
1/2-1" at 200 yds

 

[SJB358]

Dang, that sounds pretty deadly. Should work well at those speeds as well.

 

[JD338]

Sounds like a great load.

JD338

 

[Elkman]

Sounds very good bill !!!

 

[wildbill141]

Similar load for Kimber Mountain Ascent (w/ brake)
175 ELDx
62.7 grn Retumbo
FL sized Nosler Brass
Fed 215
2.625" (3.335" COL)
2840 fps
SD=4
ES=8

 

[NWBlacktail]

Wow! Those are some impressive numbers. Are you having to run compressed loads (only ask because I can't go there with my Redding comp seating die)?

My and my 280ai are still pushing the 168's. Haven't graduated to the 175/180 class :mrgreen:

 

[wildbill141]

Slightly compressed