QL 280 rem please

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remingtonman_25_06

Handloader
Nov 17, 2005
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I've got a custom shop 700 in a 280 remington with a 24" tube. If someone could please run it at max 270 pressures, with the 150g ballistic tip and 162g Amax with all powders, that would be awesome. Reason I ask at 270 pressures is because the 280 is historically down loaded to the pump/semiautos. Out of a bolt action, there's no reason it can't be loaded to 270 pressures.
 
I'm am courious as well but always thought a 26 inch barrel would would be awesome in .280 Rem. but a 24 inch barrel would do.
One Rifle for everything. Nosler 140gr BT for Deer, Nosler 160gr AB or Partition for Elk and Nosler 175gr Partition for Bears.
 
I run the older two core Speer 160 gr. Grand Slam at 2900 and change using some long discontinued WMR powder with good accuracy. I got the same level of speed using IMR7828SSC but accuracy was a bit dismal. I did try the Nosler 150 gr. ABLR but the rifle absolutely hated that bullet. I haven't tried much of anything else lately.
Paul B.
 
Code: 
Cartridge          : .280 Rem.
Bullet             : .284, 162, Hornady A-MAX 28402
Useable Case Capaci: 58.336 grain H2O = 3.788 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 64250 psi, or 442 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

7 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-26                 105.3     60.8     3.94    3027   100.0    64250   11833   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          106.0     59.5     3.86    2999    99.9    64250   11979   1.144  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    107.8     59.2     3.84    2988    98.1    64250   12247   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  102.5     58.7     3.81    2982   100.0    64250   11591   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                110.2     63.3     4.10    2980    98.7    64250   11998   1.133  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  110.0     63.2     4.09    2980    98.8    64250   11978   1.133  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                    108.0     61.7     4.00    2978    96.8    64250   12298   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       106.1     58.6     3.80    2968    98.4    64250   11815   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                 108.0     58.7     3.80    2965    99.3    64250   11788   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation       108.0     58.7     3.80    2965    99.3    64250   11788   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                       108.0     58.7     3.80    2965    99.3    64250   11788   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     110.9     59.0     3.82    2964    99.2    64250   11803   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        110.9     59.0     3.82    2964    99.2    64250   11803   1.148  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                           112.0     58.5     3.79    2963    98.3    63894   11803   1.137  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60                   96.2     54.3     3.52    2960   100.0    64250   10610   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        107.0     58.2     3.77    2952    98.3    64250   11708   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                     107.4     62.9     4.08    2941    99.6    64250   11225   1.139  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                        110.7     61.8     4.01    2939    98.4    64250   11525   1.133  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                 110.8     58.3     3.78    2938   100.0    64250   10631   1.153  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                  95.2     53.7     3.48    2936   100.0    64250   10537   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                            95.2     53.7     3.48    2936   100.0    64250   10537   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                 112.0     59.9     3.88    2935   100.0    59683   11435   1.174  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      109.1     58.2     3.77    2927    98.0    64250   11451   1.150  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        103.9     55.6     3.60    2919    99.1    64250   11138   1.141  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 104.5     56.2     3.64    2918    99.2    64250   11214   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                100.8     56.0     3.63    2918   100.0    64250   10944   1.154  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                   98.6     55.6     3.60    2915   100.0    64250   10628   1.166  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                 96.8     55.4     3.59    2915   100.0    64250   10862   1.155  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation       110.6     60.7     3.93    2915    96.3    64250   11523   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                 101.8     53.3     3.46    2914   100.0    64250   10390   1.160  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     100.0     55.5     3.60    2914   100.0    64250   10847   1.155  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         105.3     56.6     3.67    2911    99.2    64250   11132   1.150  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        94.4     53.7     3.48    2910    99.9    64250   10877   1.157  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      94.4     53.7     3.48    2910    99.9    64250   10877   1.157  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       101.8     54.5     3.53    2902   100.0    64250   10051   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        102.3     55.0     3.56    2892    99.0    64250   10909   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                           99.1     55.0     3.56    2892    99.0    64250   10909   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          102.3     55.0     3.56    2892    99.0    64250   10909   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                     96.7     53.1     3.44    2891   100.0    64250   10503   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                           99.5     52.9     3.43    2891   100.0    64250   10362   1.163  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation          99.6     53.0     3.43    2890   100.0    64250   10359   1.163  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      109.8     57.4     3.72    2890    97.6    64250   11025   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   105.6     57.4     3.72    2890    97.6    64250   11025   1.147  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                       98.7     53.1     3.44    2886   100.0    64250   10314   1.179  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       104.7     56.9     3.69    2882    99.6    64250   10702   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           104.4     53.8     3.48    2873   100.0    64250   10131   1.171  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                      108.0     58.1     3.76    2870   100.0    64250   10383   1.180  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation        99.9     54.5     3.53    2869    99.7    64250   10505   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             102.8     58.3     3.78    2869    99.0    64250   10628   1.154  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                    110.1     58.6     3.79    2865    99.4    64250   10439   1.159  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      103.1     54.7     3.54    2861    98.3    64250   10627   1.154  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                        112.0     60.2     3.90    2857    97.4    54349   11930   1.232
Norma MRP 2                        112.0     60.2     3.90    2857    97.4    54349   11930   1.232
Vihtavuori N570                    112.0     63.5     4.11    2856    91.7    53047   12715   1.237
IMR 4955 Enduron                   106.8     55.9     3.62    2853    97.8    64250   10687   1.154  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                          99.1     52.7     3.42    2853    99.9    64250   10321   1.173  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                102.1     53.1     3.44    2847   100.0    64250    9533   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        91.9     50.5     3.27    2847   100.0    64250    9998   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                    110.0     56.7     3.68    2845    98.2    64250   10428   1.157  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          92.2     50.1     3.25    2833   100.0    64250    9618   1.184  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       92.2     50.1     3.25    2833   100.0    64250    9618   1.184  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                          96.8     51.1     3.31    2833    99.6    64250   10158   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                       96.8     51.1     3.31    2833    99.6    64250   10158   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        93.8     51.1     3.31    2832    99.6    64250   10151   1.168  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                       101.9     58.4     3.78    2830    97.6    64250   10416   1.165  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                          98.0     51.5     3.34    2830   100.0    64250    9919   1.173  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                       94.3     50.2     3.25    2829   100.0    64250    9533   1.184  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        94.5     49.7     3.22    2825   100.0    64250    9556   1.178  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                         112.0     57.0     3.69    2814    99.9    59832   10309   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        112.0     59.6     3.86    2801    96.8    55073   11149   1.215
Hodgdon H1000                      112.0     59.6     3.86    2801    96.8    55073   11149   1.215
Accurate 4064                       91.7     48.3     3.13    2787   100.0    64250    9011   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 112.0     65.3     4.23    2778    90.8    49730   12324   1.276
IMR 7977 Enduron                   110.9     59.0     3.82    2777    90.6    64250   10153   1.161  ! Near Maximum !
 
Code: 
Cartridge          : .280 Rem.
Bullet             : .284, 150, Nosler BalTip 28150
Useable Case Capaci: 60.002 grain H2O = 3.896 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 64250 psi, or 442 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

7 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-26                 106.3     63.2     4.10    3146   100.0    64250   12229   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          107.0     61.8     4.00    3115    99.7    64250   12347   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    108.8     61.5     3.98    3101    97.5    64250   12555   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  103.4     60.9     3.95    3097    99.9    64250   11960   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                    109.0     64.1     4.15    3089    96.1    64250   12576   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  110.9     65.5     4.24    3088    98.2    64250   12272   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                111.1     65.6     4.25    3088    98.2    64250   12289   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60                   97.2     56.4     3.65    3083   100.0    64250   10977   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                 109.0     61.0     3.95    3080    98.9    64250   12119   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation       109.0     61.0     3.95    3080    98.9    64250   12119   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                       109.0     61.0     3.95    3080    98.9    64250   12119   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       107.0     60.8     3.94    3080    97.8    64250   12118   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        112.0     61.3     3.97    3079    98.8    64250   12131   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     112.0     61.3     3.97    3079    98.8    64250   12131   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        107.9     60.3     3.91    3063    97.7    64250   11998   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                  96.2     55.8     3.62    3059   100.0    64250   10905   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                            96.2     55.8     3.62    3059   100.0    64250   10905   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                 111.9     60.6     3.92    3058   100.0    64250   10986   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                     108.3     65.2     4.23    3052    99.3    64250   11535   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                        111.6     64.1     4.15    3045    97.8    64250   11799   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                           112.0     60.2     3.90    3044    97.4    61845   12022   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      110.1     60.4     3.92    3039    97.3    64250   11740   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                 102.9     55.4     3.59    3035   100.0    64250   10762   1.118  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                101.7     58.1     3.77    3034    99.8    64250   11298   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                   99.6     57.7     3.74    3034   100.0    64250   11003   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        104.8     57.7     3.74    3032    98.7    64250   11449   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 105.5     58.4     3.78    3032    98.8    64250   11529   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                 97.7     57.6     3.73    3031    99.9    64250   11223   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     101.0     57.7     3.74    3030    99.9    64250   11207   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      95.4     55.8     3.62    3026    99.6    64250   11231   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        95.4     55.8     3.62    3026    99.6    64250   11231   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         106.2     58.8     3.81    3025    98.7    64250   11442   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       102.9     56.6     3.67    3024   100.0    64250   10404   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation       111.5     62.9     4.08    3021    95.5    64250   11761   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                 112.0     61.6     3.99    3018   100.0    57686   11781   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                     97.6     55.2     3.58    3009   100.0    64250   10867   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          100.5     55.0     3.56    3009   100.0    64250   10726   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         100.5     55.0     3.56    3009   100.0    64250   10723   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          100.0     57.1     3.70    3005    98.5    64250   11212   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          103.2     57.1     3.70    3005    98.5    64250   11212   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        103.2     57.1     3.70    3005    98.5    64250   11212   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                       99.7     55.1     3.57    3005   100.0    64250   10686   1.137  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      110.8     59.5     3.86    3000    97.0    64250   11292   1.107  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   106.5     59.5     3.86    3000    97.0    64250   11292   1.107  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       105.7     59.1     3.83    2994    99.3    64250   11022   1.128  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           105.5     55.9     3.62    2990   100.0    64250   10489   1.130  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                      109.0     60.3     3.91    2983    99.9    64250   10724   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       100.8     56.6     3.67    2983    99.5    64250   10829   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             103.7     60.5     3.92    2979    98.6    64250   10910   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                    111.1     60.8     3.94    2976    99.1    64250   10736   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      104.0     56.7     3.68    2972    97.7    64250   10907   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         100.1     54.7     3.55    2968    99.7    64250   10656   1.132  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                103.2     55.2     3.58    2966   100.0    64250    9869   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        92.8     52.4     3.40    2964   100.0    64250   10354   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                   107.7     57.9     3.75    2963    97.2    64250   10948   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                    111.0     58.8     3.81    2954    97.6    64250   10695   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          93.1     52.1     3.37    2953   100.0    64250    9960   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       93.1     52.1     3.37    2953   100.0    64250    9960   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                       95.2     52.1     3.38    2948   100.0    64250    9876   1.142  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                          97.7     53.0     3.44    2946    99.3    64250   10470   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                       97.7     53.0     3.44    2946    99.3    64250   10470   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        94.6     53.1     3.44    2945    99.3    64250   10463   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                          98.9     53.5     3.47    2944    99.9    64250   10260   1.132  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        95.4     51.6     3.35    2944   100.0    64250    9894   1.136  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                       102.8     60.6     3.92    2938    97.0    64250   10665   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                        112.0     61.9     4.01    2928    96.2    52368   12103   1.211
Norma MRP 2                        112.0     61.9     4.01    2928    96.2    52368   12103   1.211
Vihtavuori N570                    112.0     65.3     4.23    2919    89.8    51228   12760   1.217
Accurate 4064                       92.7     50.2     3.25    2907   100.0    64250    9341   1.163  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                         112.0     58.6     3.80    2894    99.5    57696   10585   1.196  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                   111.7     61.1     3.96    2878    89.5    64250   10321   1.121  ! Near Maximum !
 
Thanks a lot DrMike! Thats what I like to see with the 280, easily 2900+ with 160s and 3000+ with 150s. Worlds ahead of most published 280 data...
 
remingtonman_25_06":3531w4rx said:
Thanks a lot DrMike! Thats what I like to see with the 280, easily 2900+ with 160s and 3000+ with 150s. Worlds ahead of most published 280 data...
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Good info, yes thank you DrMike.

Remingtonman be careful, I have used several of those powders with 150g bullets in my bolt action M70 clone and can't get near those powder charges, especially with RL26. I see slight pressure signs, heavy bolt lift and extractor marks, at 61gr. of RL26 and 150gr AccuBond. That said I am getting an average of 3024 fps with 150gr AB's and just over 2900 fps with 160gr Partitions.
 
I like to try and stay with hodgons extreme line, but I've also had stellar results with rl22 in the 06/7mm/300win cases, but the temp sensitivity and lot to lot on rl22 isnt great. That's where rl23 comes in...and RL26 seems to get the highest velocities in many cartridges, so it's worth a shot as well. My favorite powder is H1000, but Its not much use for the 280...
 
Hello all,

Dr. Mike, that's some impressive QL loads for the .280!
Remingtonman_25_06, I bought myself a Thompson Center Venture rifle, with a 24 inch tube.
Those QL loads show that there isn't a lot of difference in velocity to a 7mm Rem Mag. That's outstanding!
I, not too long ago, purchased a pound of RL26, and had some RL22 on hand, now I will copy the info to put in my .280 reloading manual to use.
By the way, I was wondering if I could get QL loads from the above pressures for a 139 gr Hornady bullet?

Thank you in advance.

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Code: 
Cartridge          : .280 Rem.
Bullet             : .284, 139, Hornady InterBond 28209
Useable Case Capaci: 60.129 grain H2O = 3.904 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder             : Alliant Reloder-26

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step    Fill. Charge   Vel.  Energy   Pmax   Pmuz  Prop.Burnt B_Time
 %       %    Grains   fps   ft.lbs    psi    psi      %        ms

-20.0   87    51.60   2508    1941   29530  10164     91.2    1.509
-18.0   89    52.89   2582    2057   31793  10517     92.8    1.465
-16.0   91    54.18   2656    2178   34251  10848     94.3    1.421
-14.0   93    55.47   2731    2302   36928  11153     95.7    1.379
-12.0   95    56.76   2807    2431   39843  11430     96.9    1.330
-10.0   97    58.05   2882    2563   43028  11676     97.9    1.282
-08.0  100    59.34   2957    2699   46508  11888     98.7    1.236
-06.0  102    60.63   3033    2839   50320  12064     99.3    1.191
-04.0  104    61.92   3108    2981   54504  12201     99.7    1.148
-02.0  106    63.21   3182    3126   59107  12297    100.0    1.107  ! Near Maximum !
+00.0  108    64.50   3256    3273   64180  12354    100.0    1.067  ! Near Maximum !
+02.0  110    65.79   3330    3422   69787  12398    100.0    1.028  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0  113    67.08   3403    3574   76006  12435    100.0    0.991  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0  115    68.37   3476    3729   82920  12465    100.0    0.955  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0  117    69.66   3548    3886   90640  12487    100.0    0.920  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0  119    70.95   3621    4046   99289  12501    100.0    0.887  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba    108    64.50   3413    3596   81962  11740    100.0    0.973  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba    108    64.50   3014    2804   49877  12555     96.3    1.191

Code: 
Cartridge          : .280 Rem.
Bullet             : .284, 139, Hornady InterBond 28209
Useable Case Capaci: 60.129 grain H2O = 3.904 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 64250 psi, or 442 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 110 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

7 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-26                 108.3     64.5     4.18    3257   100.0    64250   12355   1.066  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                          109.0     63.0     4.08    3222    99.3    64250   12410   1.068  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                  105.2     62.1     4.02    3200    99.5    64250   12030   1.060  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60                   99.0     57.6     3.73    3198   100.0    64250   11097   1.063  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    110.0     62.3     4.04    3180    96.3    62809   12467   1.077  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       108.8     61.9     4.01    3177    96.9    64250   12092   1.061  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                  98.0     57.0     3.69    3174   100.0    64250   11030   1.070  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                            98.0     57.0     3.69    3174   100.0    64250   11030   1.070  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        109.6     61.4     3.98    3159    96.7    64250   11961   1.061  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                    110.0     64.8     4.20    3158    94.6    62219   12422   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation       110.0     61.6     3.99    3153    98.0    62085   12061   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                 110.0     61.6     3.99    3153    98.0    62085   12061   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                       110.0     61.6     3.99    3153    98.0    62085   12061   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                 104.9     56.6     3.67    3148   100.0    64250   10894   1.081  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                     109.9     66.4     4.30    3147    98.7    64250   11538   1.066  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62                  101.5     59.0     3.82    3143   100.0    64250   11132   1.088  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       105.0     57.9     3.75    3140   100.0    64250   10523   1.083  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                103.6     59.3     3.84    3140    99.5    64250   11374   1.077  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                 99.5     58.7     3.81    3138    99.7    64250   11310   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     102.8     58.8     3.81    3137    99.7    64250   11293   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 107.3     59.5     3.86    3135    98.1    64250   11549   1.073  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        106.6     58.7     3.81    3133    98.0    64250   11459   1.066  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      97.1     56.9     3.69    3133    99.3    64250   11306   1.080  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        97.1     56.9     3.69    3133    99.3    64250   11306   1.080  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         108.1     59.9     3.88    3127    98.1    64250   11459   1.074  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          102.4     56.1     3.64    3119   100.0    64250   10852   1.084  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         102.4     56.1     3.64    3118   100.0    64250   10849   1.084  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                     99.4     56.3     3.65    3118   100.0    64250   10989   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                      101.6     56.3     3.65    3115   100.0    64250   10819   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          101.7     58.2     3.77    3107    97.9    64250   11225   1.075  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        105.0     58.2     3.77    3107    97.9    64250   11225   1.075  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          105.0     58.2     3.77    3107    97.9    64250   11225   1.075  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           107.4     57.0     3.69    3099   100.0    64250   10611   1.093  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   108.2     60.6     3.93    3097    96.1    64250   11253   1.072  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       107.5     60.3     3.90    3097    98.8    64250   11063   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       102.5     57.7     3.74    3086    99.0    64250   10880   1.086  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  110.0     65.1     4.22    3083    96.1    57906   11993   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             105.4     61.6     3.99    3079    97.9    64250   10906   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                105.1     56.3     3.65    3077   100.0    64250    9981   1.084  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                110.0     65.1     4.22    3076    95.9    57573   11989   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      110.0     60.5     3.92    3075    95.6    59946   11531   1.107  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         101.8     55.8     3.62    3071    99.3    64250   10722   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        94.4     53.5     3.47    3071   100.0    64250   10470   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      105.7     57.8     3.74    3071    96.9    64250   10897   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       94.9     53.2     3.44    3064   100.0    64250   10077   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          94.9     53.2     3.44    3064   100.0    64250   10077   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                      110.0     61.0     3.95    3060    99.5    62206   10757   1.118  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     110.0     60.3     3.91    3060    96.8    56356   11801   1.136  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        110.0     60.3     3.91    3060    96.8    56356   11801   1.136  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                   109.4     59.0     3.82    3060    96.3    64250   10915   1.079  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                       97.0     53.2     3.45    3058   100.0    64250    9994   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                 110.0     59.6     3.87    3056   100.0    56157   10971   1.139  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        97.2     52.7     3.41    3054   100.0    64250   10008   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                         100.6     54.5     3.53    3049    99.8    64250   10348   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                          99.3     54.0     3.50    3047    98.8    64250   10513   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                       99.3     54.0     3.50    3047    98.8    64250   10513   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        96.2     54.1     3.50    3046    98.8    64250   10505   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                       104.4     61.7     4.00    3032    96.1    64250   10626   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064                       94.5     51.3     3.32    3021   100.0    64250    9460   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                        110.0     63.3     4.10    3020    95.2    56975   11435   1.121  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      110.0     59.2     3.84    3018    95.0    59019   11010   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
 
The 280 is pretty impressive when loaded to its potential with modern powders. I feel its superior to both the 270 and 3006, but that's just because I'm a 7mm fan haha. It is going to be my lightweight rifle for everything from coyotes to deer, elk, and black bear out to 800 yards. My 7-300 win mag is the primary rifle, but she weighs a tad over 15#
 
The 280 Rem has occupied a position as one of my favourite cartridges for many, many years. I've harvested a goo number of deer with the cartridge. One of my favourite hunts with the .280 was in the company of BlkRam. We were standing at the edge of a small field speaking with a gentleman who happened to be hunting the same area, when Gil said, "That's a nice buck." I looked where he indicated, but saw nothing but bush across the field (about 200 yards). He did his best to direct me to look in the right place, until at last he said, "Well, if you're not going to shoot it, I will." That was all it took. "Okay, I'll shoot that buck," I stated with emphasis. Looking one more time, there he stood just inside the treeline. It was a quick shot as the buck had decided he had given plenty of chances to the inept hunter. At the shot he seemed to disappear. Recovering from battery, he was nowhere to be seen. We walked across the field and there he lay, crumpled where he had stood. A 139 grain Hornady InterLock had ensured that he would accompany me home. That has pretty much been my experience with the .280 whenever I've used it on deer.
 
Looks like RL26, IMR7828ssc and RL17/RL22 are the top velocity getters. My goal is 2900fps with the 160s and 3000fps with 150s at 1/2 MOA. Still need to get some talleys and then swap the 4-12x leupold off the 240 wby, and well begin some load development.
 
Rl17 looks good because the fill capacity is a little more reasonable. It's pretty hard to get much more than 58-59g of powder in an 06' case. I use RL17 in my wife's kimber 7/08 with 150g nbts at 2850fps and 1/2 MOA.
 
Yes, I am also a big fan of the 280 Rem, having used it successfully on deer and elk, and hope that my custom LH Rem 700 will like the 150gr AB and Re26! I know it really likes the 140gr AB. Used it on my last spike elk.
I have always been a fan of the 160gr bullets in the 280, but since that bullet weight shoots so well in my 7MM STW, I would like to use a slightly lighter bullet in the 280.
Any load that will shoot the 150gr AB at about 3100 fps and sub-MOA will work for me!

I tried DrMike's load with the 150gr LRAB that gets great velocity and accuracy in his rifle, but my rifle did not like it at all.
Past 280's have shot the 160 and 162 grain bullets very well, usually 5 shot groups sub-MOA at 100 yards, and were used on mule deer.
Going to use the 140gr AB in my 7mm-08.
 
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