280 Elk load

[Northwoods Hunter]

Hey Guys!
I 've been buying points for an Elk hunt in Wyoming next year. I have decided to take the .280 Browning SS Stalker as my main rifle and my .270 Mtn rifle as a back up.

I already have 140gr Accubonds shooting 0.250" groups at 100yds with the .270 Win...

I am planning on working up a 150 or 160gr recipe for the .280.

Any suggestions from my experienced collegues...JD?...anyone? I will be driving down to Green Bay where I can get some reloading supplies soon...would appreciate any suggestions on loads, bullets or pet powders. Never loaded anything but 140s in my .280 before...

 

[JD338]

Northwoods Hunter,

280 Rem Elk load:

160 gr Nosler PT
IMR4831 54.0 grs
Federal GM210M primer
R-P case

My best 3 shot group at 100 yds went .400".

JD338

 

[Powerstroke]

150gr B-Tip
57.0grns Viht N-165
CCI BR-2's
Win or Rem Brass

1.00 @ 200yrds

Rem 700SS

Good luck

 

[FOTIS]

Northwoods Hunter,

280 Rem Elk load:

160 gr Nosler PT
IMR4831 54.0 grs
Federal GM210M primer
R-P case

My best 3 shot group at 100 yds went .400".

JD338

As usual you're on the ball. I would add the AB's as a viable option.

 

[fredj338]

54.5gr of IMR4831 is a very accurate load in my .280. I like 57gr of IMR7828 a bit better as accuracy is the same w/ almost 100fps more vel. This is my backup rifle for elk.

 

[Alaska]

150 sierra BT
Reloader 19 @ 54.5
Fed 210 Match Primer
FC Cases

COL: 3.330"

 

[FOTIS]

Alaska:

With all due respect I would never ever use a Sierra on big game again. Especially a Gameking on elk, no less.

Sierra applied for a patent and they are going to get it.

The patent is for Jacket core separation! :mrgreen: