280 Remington question

[Sean]

Anyone reload using Varget powder? I am going to be loading up some 140gr accubonds to see how they shoot in front of some varget, mainly because its the only powder I have on hand right now. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated also. Gun will primarily be used for hogs and varmints with an occasional deer thrown in the mix.

[mpotts]

IMR OR H4350 shot well out of mine with a 130 Sierra HP

[Drycreek3189]

IMR 4831 or RL 19 is what I load. Never tried Varget.

[Walding1989]

I run imr 4350 and 140 grain Berger VLD in mine with spectacular results.


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[bboswell]

Varget is to fast a burn.

H4350, H4831 or the IMR equal of either is where I would start. All 4 of these are easier to find than Varget also

[Sean]

4350 seems to be the goto powder. I will pick some up and work from there to see how the rifle likes it.

[Artos]

I prefer the slower 4831 / N160 / N165 rate with a more full case but every gun is different...4350 is a good choice

[bboswell]

I would call H4831 my go too but with suggestion from Artos I tried N165 in my 280AI and it blew away any other powder I tried in accuracy, velocity deviation, and velocity

[LWD]

Varget is to fast a burn.

H4350, H4831 or the IMR equal of either is where I would start. All 4 of these are easier to find than Varget also

Yes, Varget will be too fast. Something well-suited for the .30-06 will be a good choice for the .280. Friend of mine had great results with RL19 but the other suggestions you've gotten are good as well.

LWD

[PYBUCK]

IMR 4350 works great in mine using 140 gr Noslers. Tried 4831 and ît seemed too slow with more powder burning outside the muzzle. Now with a 26" barrel 4831 would be great, but so would 4350.

[DarrellS]

4831

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[DarrellS]

PYBUCK,
Just question, how do you know powder wasn't consumed in the barrel.

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[db@100]

IMR4350 behind 140gr Nosler Solid base was by far the best shooting I found for my .280Now that Nosler no longer makes the 140gr. solid base, I shoot the ballistic tip. They don't seem to shoot as well for me.

[bustacap]

I had good results with varget and 145gr Barnes LRX in 280ai

[bboswell]

I had good results with varget and 145gr Barnes LRX in 280ai

Interesting. Can you share your results?
Avg velocity?
Velocity deviation?
Avg group?