Left to Right: 6.5×284, 6.5×280 AI, 280 AI. stream Eventually I settled on two powders and loads: For 140 gr. Joined Aug 25, 2013 Messages 61. Just went out with my first group of loads with my latest buy, a Cooper Model 52 280 AI. Basically it has the same parent case (30/06) as the 270 Win, 25-06 Rem and of course, the 280 Rem. Joined Jun 25, 2009 Messages 23 Location new mexico. You'll be totally fine firing the 280 Loads in your AI. Joined Jul 26, 2017 Messages … groups run in the .3s for 5. Load Data . Followers 0. Here are a couple of my favorite 280 Ackley Improved loads - CASE: W-W 280 Remington fireformed to 280 Ackley Improved / match prepped … Also you can use the 280 REM Barnes data as your starting point for the AI with the TTSX and the LRX. 1; 2; 3; Next. The 150-grain Barnes TTSX bullet loaded over 59 grains of Alliant Reloder 19 exits the muzzle at 3,061 fps. I've emailed Alliant. P. provoflyfisher New Member. 280 Ackley, 168 berger vld. Thanks. Mentored through late summer and early fall by friend, writer, and .280 AI aficionado Chub Eastman (who has, last I heard, 18 one-shot kills to the credit of his .280 AI), I developed a fantastic handload for the Nesika. The 150-grain Barnes TTSX bullet loaded over 59 grains of Alliant Reloder 19 exits the muzzle at 3,061 fps. Bugs. I have loaded a lot of H4831SC & RL22 and like what … Joined: Oct 21, 2015 Location: OKC Rating 100%. Accubond or Partition I took the R-17 data for the 280 with 160gr bullets max load was 51.5gr and I started there and worked up. If I use Nosler brass then I definitely get do-nuts but only develop them on a few cases if I use regular Nosler 280 remington brass. Barrel is 26" Krieger 1:8. These days I use Nosler brass mostly and it still shoots well but nothing like the little bugholes that fireforming produces in my gun. Joined: Jun 15, 2011 Messages: 7 Location: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. Still haven't run across the 150gr GK to try out. 280 AI Loads Discussion in 'Ammo & Reloading' started by slas, Apr 23, 2018. << To complicate matters, the velocities and trajectories of the 125-, 150- and 165-grain bullets offered in .280 factory loads were strikingly similar to 130- and 150-grain bullets of the .270. Thread starter Navaluk; Start date Sep 26, 2014; Sep 26, 2014 #1 N. Navaluk Junior Member. Then there were the name changes that caused an identity crisis of epic proportions. Not perfect match but i … All the rifles I used to test these loads are accurate, but I was still surprised to find that four of the five test loads averaged less than one m.o.a.—and keep in mind these were initial attempts, not carefully tuned accuracy loads. Joined Dec … TECHNICAL INFORMATION: While Nosler offers pre-formed 280 Ackley brass, you may want to form your own. Ammoguide Interactive is a super neat site with a lot of tools and features. I'm planning on using H4831sc (The temperature insensitivity of the Hodgdon Extreme Powders appeals to me) pushing a 150 grain e-tip as I believe nosler shows that this was the most accurate powder tested for this combo but it looks like their load data for the 280 AI is currently … Ultimately it was the wide range of loads, bullet weights, reduced recoil and ballistic performance of the AI that intrigued me. �j/�ʆ�ؠ�7���v� 4�u|=��r����!�+ �u��Ԫ�4������y@~�t�)��Y�Z�ڊ4���Tռ�m��23�ף�,�w�k,���n� ��ڻ�w�p����-�s�a�s��e��B�^xU�ߦ��=��֬. Extra time and care is taken in the creation of our cases, producing smaller lots that meet strict quality standards. Go. nsaqam. But I also am looking at some TTSX data a well (140 grain). Perhaps JeffPPC will … The .280 is ballistically similar to the European 7x64 Brenneke and dimensionally close to the wildcat 7mm-06. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Is the vv n-165 powder temperature sencitive? Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. To set the stage for this cartridge description, you should know that it is but one of more than a dozen commercially loaded 7mm cartridges now on the market that fire .284-inch diameter (28-caliber) bullets. … Bullet Type Primer. Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. I've emailed Alliant. I have been using H4831sc with very good accuracy but no great speeds. For accuracy my 280AI's like 61grs of R22 and the 150gr Nos.BT's for about 3050fps out of 24" barrels. Coupled with this was the introduction of the 7mm Remington Magnum by the parent company in 1962 and the attempt in … Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by kneault65, Jun 16, 2011. Don't worry about 160 vs. 162 etc. I was getting that with H1000 , but was hard on brass. Posts: 16,540. While waiting for the barrel to get done, I've ordered my dies and Nosler AI brass (very nice stuff by the way). "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Tried some … Should do better with the 26. I am running 60.2grs of H4831 or H4831SC and Sierra 160gr GK right at about 2850 from a 23" bbl. Translate Topic. Sep 16, 2011 #1 Can anyone give me some load data for the 280AI? Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match­-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD­-X ® bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential.. Propellants used in the Precision Hunter … I faced the same questions you're asking and also considered a 300wsm and 7mm. I am looking for this weight only. 280 AI Load Data. Apr 29, 2018 #11. Thread starter ramrod79; Start date Jan 29, 2014; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . Joined: Nov 23, 2010 Location: Oklahoma Rating 100%. The accuracy may not be as good as it could be, but as long as the headspacing is good, it should work safely. I … Thanks. .280 Remington Ackley Improved / .280 Ackley Improved (Hodgdon Data - IMR Powder) … Tried some Retumbo, some H4831sc and some IMR-4350. I'm about to start loading for my new .280. Although Nosler has the data for their bullets, they made the … Hornady 280 Ackley Improved Rifle Reloading Brass - At Hornady brass is the foundation for what could be the most memorable shot of your lifetime. 280 AI is about the same powder capacity as the 7 Saum so around 62 grains of RL 26 should get the 195 doing 2850 to 2900 depending on barrel length and free bore. I am looking for good hunting loads and some long distance paper punching loads, I haven't decided the … Reactions: hdxr750. 280 AI Loads Discussion in 'Ammo & Reloading' started by slas, Apr 23, 2018. When you get done playing around, load up some 140 nab over a charge of vv n-165. BP-B2 Re: 280AI Load Data [Re: taz4570] #6136743 02/05/12: 280 AI load data. FOGGER FOGGER Advanced Member; Members; 240 posts; Gender: Male; Report post; Posted December 9, 2017. Any one here know of good sources? Glad to hear that the 280 AI isn't picky about powders as I'm getting set-up to reload for the caliber for the first time. Hermantown MN. Looking to load for my Kimber Montana 280 AI. I’d start there. I haven't tried the SC in this particular caliber,so I can't comment on that. Using H4831SC and 160g Accubond right at 2900fps. Handloaders can make the … Whatever your hunting needs, there’s a factory load to get the job done. Next Last. Originally Posted by taz4570. Mar 10, 2011 34 2 Midway, Utah. The 280 Ackley is not finicky at all to load for. Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/09/2009 Status: Offline Points: 10 Post Options. I just got my 30-06 re-barreled to 280 AI and have been doing some research on loads. Create New Topic. Henry Ford If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them? Aug 16, 2001 #3 D. danr55 Active member. Thread starter Remington1; Start date Apr 20, 2016; Remington1 New Member. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 280 AI loads … Powders include IMR If so, we suggest the following procedure: Start with standard .280 Remington cases. Federal Premium 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter … I am most interested in AMAX loads, 162 grain or ELD loads. 280 AI with Hornady 162ELD-X load data? Nosler 140 gr. The 280AI data below is from Noslers latest manual (#8). Seat the bullet well into the rifling so that it makes good contact with the lands when the cartridge is chambered. The 280 Ackley Improved cartridge has been around for quite some time as a Wildcat. When I get serious about killing stuff I use Nosler Partitions. Seat the bullet well into the rifling so that it makes good contact with the lands when the cartridge is … Butte Sink. To the OP, you have been given some really great info. Next Last. 280 AI Loads Discussion in 'Ammo & Reloading' started by slas, Apr 23, 2018. Powders include Hodgdon Oct 21, 2020 #1 Anyone care to share their favorite .280 Remington load with Nosler Accubond 140 gr bullets? Any load suggestions? I again chose H4381SC from recommendations by others. Use the Acubond loads as a starting point for the AMAX and the ELD-X. Palmettostatearmory. Joined Jun 30, 2013 Messages 2,647 Location Michigan. I need .280 rem Load Data. I know he shoots the 183 SMK's and he uses H1000. All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! Hermantown MN. Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Joined Nov 24, 2012 Messages 694 Location Alberta Canada. Simply stated, the 280 AI is a 280 Remington blown out (most of the taper taken out of the sidewalls) and given a 40-degree shoulder to increase powder volume by about 4 to 5 percent. You will learn the difference between the Ackley 40 degree shoulder and long sloping shoulders. Partitions but am going to try it with the Accubonds also. Nov 1, 2019 #3 L. L.Sherm Well-Known Member. Joined: Nov 23, 2010 Location: Oklahoma Rating 100%. Glad to hear that the 280 AI isn't picky about powders as I'm getting set-up to reload for the caliber for the first time. Go. I began back then by trying all sorts of different powders with bullets from 140-160 grs. Copyright © 2000-2020 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thread starter Butte Sink; Start date Sep 1, 2019; 1; 2; Next. 1; 2; Next. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Youtube; Sign in to follow this . Just went out with my first group of loads with my latest buy, a Cooper Model 52 280 AI. All of this accomplished with roughly four fifths the pressure of like-weight loads in the .270. Guns. This holds the case against the bolt face and eliminates case stretching in the web area, a cause of case head separation. My latest foray into experimenting with a wildcat round came about accidentally. x�]��j� ��>�w����)ʖB��i��$cy���l��o��;��?��D����#L�ꀫۂBq6���Q���[-�3N�a_#.��k[�\c���݈G�߂�`����p>l����6B]'��E�W� �,;���&�'��e|�Ad�.�(�q�Ra�vF�Vd��dC����j�Է�mjʭ*z�Ea��)�$>>'��t����GO�t�3դ��} ��@����!R���}��y U:�H�{ 280 Ackley . Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. ��[�����Qb��h�3��ޑ�����L���db���i�� Thanks, that will keep me busy for a while. During the nearly 50 years I’ve enjoyed handloading, I’ve experimented with several wildcats, including a few of Ackley’s, such as the .257 AI and the .280 AI. Was running in … ShootDots. Mentored through late summer and early fall by friend, writer, and .280 AI aficionado Chub Eastman (who has, last I heard, 18 one-shot kills to the credit of his .280 AI), I developed a fantastic handload for the Nesika. Both Nosler and Hodgdon provide detailed loading data for the .280 AI and, in a pinch, 7 mm SAUM data comes pretty close if you work up your loads carefully. Joined Nov 6, 2012 Messages 892 Location Arizona. I also loaded 5 differing charge weights among the 50 rounds, but I loaded 5 rounds with a 200 primer and the other 5 with a 250 magnum primer for each charge. The following data was developed in a Hall action rifle, with a Hart varmint … Thanks. Quote thomas. Likewise, Nosler has expanded the number of loads and bullet choices it offers in the Trophy Grade and Custom lines, giving hunters more reason than ever to utilize the cartridge. I've found load data from Nosler, but nobody else. Apr 29, 2018 #11. All Reloader Gear. Our .280 AIs have an ultrahard head, and a thicker web which allows them to tolerate high pressure. x�}�[Ha�gҙ�܌\Wԭݯ��t��7��������A��:�;��E������Y(j�����df���������g�χf���z�s~�����}$ṏ I2 )=%/�x*�Z�6KN��J*��ej% )�{JG�j��vww�R0y>w��!�����d�,���ZQXLLx�K#����z�[#Q+r(��b��-�h*D� 2V� AIee�aA"g��JW��A�� ���r"bd����E�EV�a�rF�����g�MH�B�&�E9V�iA�� �S��"��dy���s��̡h�r�A>�-��A��!2�, _#ۨ�5J�4�a�j�Y{�44�I5��l��q5�`�b�.p��e��1���.�n��f�mU>P�����6�V��� OӀ�@5�޶�e�i�C�淀�co(8 By FOGGER, December 9, 2017 in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing. Nov 1, 2019 #2 Jud96 Well-Known Member. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain … Messages: 833 Likes Received: 440. LRH Team Member. The .280 Remington is capable of developing energy nearly equal to the .30-06 Springfield, but with lighter bullets having a … Any help will be greatly appreciated! Bought some Berger 168 VLD's and Nosler Accubond 160 grain to start with. Then, in 2019, Hornady introduced a 162-grain ELD-X bullet loaded in the.280 AI, adding it to the excellent Precision Hunter line of ammunition. Joined Sep 25, 2014 Messages 14. >> Sep 8, 2016 #1 M. Miller1 Well-Known Member. Select a light load of a relatively fast powder (IMR4895 is great) from the standard.280 Remington data. Been waiting on the new Leica scope to put on it. If you study ballistic charts, that's almost precisely the velocity attributed … Send Private Message. It works well for 150 and 160, but I believe that the IMR powders word a little better. Nov 28, 2017 #6 7mm RSAUM has almost identical case capacity as the .280 AI, … Gold $$ Contributor. Reloading Components; Tools and Maintenance; Garage Sale!!! Re: 280AI Load Data [Re: taz4570] #6137044 02/05/12: Joined: May 2008. alleycat. 280 AI load data. Right now I have 168 gr Berger VLDs and Barnes LRX bullets. I won't be back until later tonite, but I will check the red book and let you know what history I have. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match­-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD­-X ® bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential. Looks like H4831 SC is the ticket for the majority on various forums but it is nearly impossible to find. Of course work up to this load, but this is what I am using in my 280 AI which is a Winchester Model 70 Classic Sporter that I had customized and chambered for the 280AI. Nosler offers two Custom and two Trophy Grade loads for the .280 AI but that’s about the extent of factory-loaded options. Select a light load of a relatively fast powder (IMR4895 is great) from the standard .280 Remington data. I've got 160 grain AB, Berger 168 grain VLD's, Varget, R 17, WLR, CCI 250 primers to work with. /Subtype /Type1C IMR 7828 looks to be another viable powder choice and somewhat more available. Recommended Posts. It also results in you getting more reloads per case.” “Speaking to the 280 AI chamber design, the concept was that you could ream out the chamber of your .280 Rem rifle to the Ackley dimensions, which sharpened the … I has also been my experience that factory 280 shoots extremely well in my AI'd version. In my rifle 56gr/R-17,160gr accubond,Fed 210M primer 3046fps is a good load. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Thread starter harry.hacking@kiewit.com; Start date Sep 16, 2011; harry.hacking@kiewit.com. Any one here know of good sources? 280 AI Load Data. Load data help for 168 gr bullets in 280 AI. N. nmmuledeerhunter New Member. There are also many more factory loads available for the .270 Winchester over the .280 Remington at a lower price point due to the .270's much greater popularity. .280 vs .30-06. It's been my experience that Hodgdon's 4831 is too slow for the 140 grain bullets in 280 AI. Members Profile. I shoot the 162 ELD Hornady match out of mine . %���� Loads for 168 gr berger out of 280 ai. I started with the 140 Accubond but has since moved onto Nosler 150 gr. I thought the keyhole issue might be a problem so I put a 1:8 twist barrel on mine and it shoots both the LRX and VLD very well but only 2700-2800 in a 26" barrel with max book loads and filled cases. All of this accomplished with roughly four fifths the pressure of like-weight loads in the .270. Was running in the 2940 range with the 180 vld. Go. I understand you can fire standard 280 loads in the AI chamber. Nosler Trophy Grade 280 Ackley Improved Review. Primary use will be elk hunting followed by long range plinking. In my new .280 AI I am using IMR7828SSC with 140 gr. Here’s a look at the best factory loads currently available for the .280 Ackley Improved. Thread starter ben280; Start date Dec 27, 2013; Dec 27, 2013 #1 B. ben280 Newbie. Fellow RifleShooter contributor Joseph von Benedikt shoots and hand-loads for the .280 AI, and he points out the .280 AI case stretches less than .280 Rem. .280 Remington Loads. I'm currently having a 280AI built and have for many years hunted with a 300wm. This is part one of two on the 280 AI. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady ® Precision Hunter ® factory loaded ammunition. I've been loading the .280 for about 20 years now. About; Disclaimer; Contact; Log in / Sign up.280 Ackley Improved - Manufacturer Loading Data. Apr 2, 2019 #25 W. Walkabout Member. I would think … �yx� �yX]7n�6��Օ}�� �6v6�Lŵ����=/��.fþ�(�ڎt��{�cL���R|��t�e���\Yf� �܆�dLi2��ZE��0�����:�?� Does anyone have load data for a 280 AI with a 168 Berger? Messages: 1,697 Likes Received: 874. Apr 23, 2018 #1. thomas . DocDoc. Jan 29, 2014 #1 ramrod79 Well-Known Member . Sep 26, 2014 #2 n2horns Senior Member. The WSM just doesn't really make sense. I has also been my experience that factory 280 shoots extremely well in my AI'd version. endobj I would … I had a 280 AI for years when I was younger. I was getting that with H1000 , but was hard on brass. Oct 21, 2020 #2 I've always used a modest load of RE22 in both standard .280's and also .280 AI with good success (most any 120-140 grain bullet). Winchester Brass Federal 210 Match Primer IMR7828SSC - 64.5 grs. I would get the 257 Weatherby for deer and antelope and a simple 300 WSM for Elk +. Lonnie . I resized the 280 AI brass, bumped shoulder back .002" I decided, for no particular reason to try the Sierra 175 SMK. Next Last. 6.5×280 Ackley Improved. Have you ever fired 280 Rem loads in your AI? Thread starter Miller1; Start date Sep 8, 2016; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . Messages: 1,697 Likes Received: 874. Nosler led the charge by offering a number of factory .280 AI loads, and Hornady has included the cartridge—as well as .280 Rem.—in its popular Precision Hunter line. It doesn’t hurt that premium big-game rifles, like Kimber’s Mountain Ascent, are chambered in the mighty .280 AI and have gained a cult-like following among serious mountain hunters. Broz said: 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X ® Precision Hunter ® Item #85586 | 20/Box . I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. Used a Lilja barrel 1/9 twist for my 280AI and with 160gr Accubond jump is.030". Extra time and care is taken in the creation of our cases, producing smaller lots that meet strict quality standards. Oh man are you going to love that rifle. bullets I use 55.5 grs. Joined Dec 31, 2012 Messages 3 Location Fairbanks, AK. H4831 SC seems to be the go to powder with the 280 AI. Find Members Posts. You will learn the difference between the Ackley 40 degree shoulder and long sloping shoulders. Thanks, that will keep me busy for a while. %PDF-1.6 Gold $$ Contributor . Retumbo 280 AI. Apr 29, 2018 #11. While factory loaded ammunition remains fairly limited, several manufacturers, including Hornady and Federal, have continued to add new .280 AI offerings. Haven't ever heard of the standard loads shooting better in an Improved chamber. I decided to jump these .020 and will get closer to the lands as I go. 280 AI loads: Post Reply : Author: Message Topic Search Topic Options. I do have some IMR7828 that I have not tried yet, Vit N165 also looks like a powder to try. Sep 1, 2019 #1 Hello All, I'm looking for some info for the suggested starting and max powder load using Retumbo for my 280 Ackley Improved Bartlein 29 1/2" barrel with muzzle break Nosler Brass FED 215 GM Primers. .280 Remington Ackley Improved / .280 Ackley Improved (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 112 loads. 280 AI Loads. 1 of 2 Go to page. Pushing the 160 Accubonds. I'm in the process of building a 280AI on a Savage 110 action. The cartridge still didn’t gain the popularity it deserved. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 1. of IMR-4350. The 257 will always be my go-to gun. The 280 ai is going to be a great deer, pig, goat and sheep rig as long as I stay inside of 750 yards. I've found load data from Nosler, but nobody else. PR-6284 Sharpshooter. 280 Ackley Improved Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) RL 15 49.5 3121 55.0 3429 IMR 4007ssc 53.3 3166 59.3 3483 Power Pro The .280 had a hard start, being introduced so long after the .270 hit the shelves, and it did not have a mouthpiece like Jack O’Connor trumpeting its virtues in the outdoor magazines. Peterson continued, “The.280 Ack Imp casings made by Peterson are designed for reloading. I had ordered a set of dies, some ammunition, and component bullets to prepare a report on handloading the .300 PRC cartridge for the 2020 edition of the Hodgdon … Given the availability of brass for reloading and factory ammo, I wish I had skipped the WSM craze and just gotten the 300 … Dec 10, 2012 14 0 … I don't have the gun complete yet but all it needs is a stock, so I thought I would get a jump on load data. Add to Buddy List. Kyle kills a nice 6x6 Bull at 325 yards. While 100-, 110-, 115- and even 120-grain bullets can be pushed to obscene speeds for varmints, the .280 is really a big-game round and is at its best with 140- to 175-grain bullets. Factory data has it exiting the muzzle at 2,850 fps, just 90 fps slower than the same bullet in Hornady’s 7mm Remington Magnum ammo. << mv of 3200+ from a 24 3/4" tube. … 5 0 obj endstream Mine is an old Ruger 77 that started life as a 7x57 then was rechambered by a 'smith in East Texas to the .280. stream Is anyone shooting 168 grain berger vld's out of a 280 ackley improved, and if so would you share the load data?gun) May 8, 2010 #2 … Powder If you are a handloader though, the choice is a no-brainer. bullets . .280 Remington Ackley Improved / .280 Ackley Improved (Hodgdon Data - IMR Powder) reloading data with 126 loads. Campfire Kahuna. So I'm looking for a different powder proven to approach 3000 with this weight bullet in a 280 AI. Been waiting on the new Leica scope to put on it. Looking forward to dialing it in. Mar 14, 2017 #4 I have only tried one powder in my 280 AI, not sure its the best but no complaints to date. PR-6284 Sharpshooter. Apr 29, 2018 #11. 7 0 obj Reason I’m asking is I did trade for some RL 22 but never have tried. Using bullets from Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Barnes TSX, Swift Scir, Nosler AB, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP. Thread starter Phil_700; Start date Oct 21, 2020; Phil_700. Jun 29, 2009 #1 N. nmsheephunter Member. Just got my 280 AI put together after "thinking about it" for 10 years. August 31, 2011 Charles Coker 1 Comment. Very interesting. Ballistic Tip and finally the best of them all has been the Hornady 162 AMax and yes the AMax is a killing machine. 1 of 2 Go to page. Nosler has load data for their 168gr bullets. This cartridge is the king of non-magnum 6.5’s. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady ® Precision Hunter ® factory loaded ammunition. 3 L. L.Sherm Well-Known Member was younger joined Jun 280 ai load data, 2013 ; 27. Premium 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter ….280 Remington load with Nosler Accubond 160 grain to Start Minimum! 40 degree shoulder and long sloping shoulders of mine that shoots the.280A.I.at 1000 yards only. Will be elk Hunting followed by long range plinking … load data for the on. 'Ammo & Reloading ' started by slas, Apr 23, 2010 Location:,... To the lands as i go.280 for about 20 years now weight and capacity! A good load asking and also considered a 300wsm IMR Does anyone load. Bullet in a 280 AI and Sierra 160gr GK right at about from. Have an ultrahard head, and a thicker web which allows them to tolerate high.! Impossible to find is the king of non-magnum 6.5 ’ s a look at the best of them all been... With Nosler Accubond 140 gr # 1. slas Sharpshooter of 280 AI # slas... Old Ruger 77 that started life as a wildcat East Texas to the lands when the is! Yes the 280 ai load data and the 150gr Nos.BT 's for about 20 years now data! 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