Ready for Deer Season

[M7025-06]

Last trip to the range before November firearm opens the 14th. I'd say the 280 is ready to go.

139 gr Hornady BTSP
57.0 gr IMR-4451
1-fired Norma brass
3075 fps over the MagnetoSpeed

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[Guy Miner]

Nice! Good results out at 200 yds!

You've used that bullet on deer before? I'd think it would be a good one.

Guy

 

[M7025-06]

Nice! Good results out at 200 yds!

You've used that bullet on deer before? I'd think it would be a good one.

Guy

I haven't but I'm hoping it does the job.



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[Guy Miner]

I haven't used a lot of Hornady hunting bullets - but they've got a good reputation.

Guy

 

[M7025-06]

I've used Accubonds the last couple of years with no complaints. I tried the Hornadys on a whim and they've been shooting better than the AB's so I decided to give em go this year.

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[filmjunkie4ever]

I used to use 150, 165 and 180 grain Hornady bullets off and on out of my .30-06 - they are an EXCELLENT deer bullet.

The 165 and 180 grain bullets shot the straightest in my gun and I only ever recovered one Hornady bullet in a deer. All the others were in and out.

This .280 load of yours should be dynamite on deer.

Good luck -

Dale

 

[tecumseh]

Looks good! That should nicely get the job done! I couldn't get Hornady bullets to shoot in my 280.

 

[jimbires]

I like this bullet . I use it in my 7mm-08 deer hunting . you'll be fine with it . I think my velocity is about 2875 ??, you are faster by about 200 FPS . these should work well for you .


I forgot about jug testing this bullet . these links are to the bullet test section .


viewtopic.php?f=49&t=27037

viewtopic.php?f=49&t=16577

 

[DrMike]

One of my favourite loads in my Model 70 .280 has been the 139 grain Hornady SP. It has accounted for a goodly number of deer over the years. I never used that particular bullet on elk, but I had little concern that if I did my part it would work well should the need arise.

 

[NYDAN]

Those are great results.

I used the Hornady Light Magnum loads one year in a 7mm-08. The Hornady interlock bullets worked just fine.

 

[Guybo]

Nice shooting!, should be a fine deer bullet. I don't currently shoot any Hornady bullets but I killed countless deer here in NC with the 30.06 and the plain jane Hornady 130gr SP. I only recovered one bullet out of all the deer that I harvested with that bullet and it was lodged in the skin on the exit side and a nice mushroom.

 

[preacher]

Great load! I used the Hornady 139SP over 55gr IMR 4831 ( my first ever handload ) in my first ever .280 Remington, way back in '77! Your load was faster than mine, and I popped a fat 7ptr at 276 big steps with it! Seems like I read somewhere that the 139 Boat Tail was designed for the faster velocities. I don't know, but you just can't find bad reviews on them from those who kill deer/hogs with them. Have a ball!

 

[BretN]

I used the 139 gr btsp for years in my 280 without problem. Only switched to Sierra or Noslers because they were slightly more accurate in my gun.

 

[M7025-06]

Thanks for info fellas. I'm looking forward to see what this bullet can do if I'm lucky enough to get to pull the trigger.


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[JD338]

Great shooting.
I think you are set, just bring a sharp knife.

JD338