I've read several different forums that are mostly RL 22, H4831sc and IMR 7828 as well as a few others. All velocities seem to be on par with expected numbers, and It's worked flawlessly in broad daylight and overcast conditions. Recently received my Tikka-custom 280 Ackley Improved from Kampfeld Customs (build specs/gunsmith review posted in Firearms section) and couldn't wait to get to the range for some load development. 150 Nosler Partition H-4831 58.5 2,984 .87. Our third rifle was a non saami spec 280 40 degree improved. Cases to be used in pumps and semiautos are best full-length sized; just keep an eye out for developing head separations indicated by the telltale ring at the base of the case. Medium-burning-rate powders work best in pumps and autoloaders. Where the heck did you find Peterson brass???? Our test rounds were loaded on a Redding Ultra Mag press with a set of Hornady New Dimension dies. G Gregt9146 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 10, 2021 Messages 72 Location Minot ND Jun 28, 2021 #10 Briant_az said: I've been loading the 140gr Accubond in my 280AI. In essence, the .280 represents the best of both worlds in a .30-06-sized case, as the .280 is essentially a necked-up .270, but the .280's shoulder was moved forward about .050 inch to prevent the possibility of a minimum-spec .280 cartridge chambering in a maximum-spec .270 chamber. .17 Hornet (Hornady) Reloading Essentials. Shellholders: Hornady #1 Mag. Starting from $3.99 View more .30-40 Krag Reloading Essentials. Hornady loads the 162-grain ELD-X in their Precision Hunter line at 2,850 fps, and Federal offers three different loads, including the 140-grain Trophy Copper Tip in the Meat Eater line, the 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter and their fantastic 155-grain Terminal Ascent bullet. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Good thread.Ive got my brass primed and ready to load 162 eld-x but haven't/can't decide on which powder. of energy from the muzzle. 280 AI 270 Win 30-06. I don't reload yet nor do I have my rifle built. Powder charges in the .280's midsize case are easily ignited with standard primers, but I must confess I frequently got lower SDs and better accuracy with Federal 215 Magnum caps in several loads, so they're worth considering. Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved. The app is extremely convenient for keeping shot lists, notes, pictures, etc. Most loading manuals make mention of this. Berger load data in .280 Ackley Improved. 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. It shoots one hole groups with ttsx and r-19! Utilizing a spitzer design and heavy jacketed base, the 140-grain Ballistic Tip produces clean kills and flat shots. I'll send you PM if anything looks good. Fire-forming load, 280 rem brass, CCI 200 primer, H4381SC, Hornady 162 BTSP interlock bullet. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. Our test rifle this month is an example of one of the more recent entries - a Ruger Hawkeye that I bought new in 2009. The Ultimate Reloading Manual / .280 Remington Ackley Improved / .280 Ackley Improved Handload Data Warning! Hot-Cor SP; Speer 145-gr. Finally, in a random act of marketing sanity, Remington quietly changed the name back to .280 a few years later, which, by all reports, it is still known today. MSRP: $45.95 per 20-rnd. I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. NoslerCustom cases and Federal 210 Gold Medal Match primers were used throughout. Here is a pic of a TLR that went from left front shoulder to right hip and stuck under hide on a 6x6. I love my. I personally would put the floor for bullet weight at 168gr. Manufacturer. Errata pages are available for several past publications of ourHandbook of Cartridge Reloading. I have only shot 140 and 150 grain bullets, mostly Nosler BT. It was fine in .270, just had better results with other propellants. box; nosler.com. 4831 and 4350 are almost impossible to beat for maximum accuracy under a wide range of conditions. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. Whats unique about the ELD-X is that it will expand reliably at lower velocities past 400 yards, yet deliver devastating terminal performance at higher velocities and closer distances. JavaScript is disabled. It may not display this or other websites correctly. HPBT; Barnes 120-gr. . I've been struggling hard with a 280 ai. Sierra's 150-grain Spitzer Boat Tail is a good all-around bullet, and the Hawkeye really took to it, regularly punching small groups; Hybrid 100V and IMR 4831 were the standouts here. Hornady A223 Lock-N-Load Modified Case Rifle 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Brass 1 . Just keep powder charges a couple of grains below maximum for such actions. I've got most of the above mentioned powders to try. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. slide 3 to 4 of 24. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Remington .280 factory loads are currently offered with three different 140 grain spitzer bullets, all with a muzzle velocity of 3,000 fps and a muzzle energy of 2,797 ft. lb. Sorry, I know this is a 280AI thread, but I have other experience with the ABLR. I have always liked the Amax bullets so it makes sense to at least try these 162Eldx in my 280AI. Rather ingenious, Ackleys cartridge delivers roughly 300 fps more than Remingtons factory SAAMI-spec .280 load, thanks to a chamber with less body taper and a steeper 40-degree shoulder. Out of stock. Due to the packaging and shipping process, case necks are often slightly dinged or bent and need to be rounded up and sized to give proper neck tension. Spitzer BT; Sierra 150-gr. Of course performance on game would be nice as well. Average velocity was 3160fps and first 3 shots went into .75" with the 5 shot group going 1.2". Powder charge same. Since its inception in the late 1950s, the cartridge has continued to pick up steam among big-game hunters, especially those looking to extend their maximum effective range on medium- to large-bodied animals. TS-X; Nosler 140-gr. Access features of the Reloading Handbook on your mobile device with the Reloading App. 51 gr, 2472 fps, SD: 19 52 gr, 2515 fps, SD: 20 . I have only shot 140 and 150 grain bullets, mostly Nosler BT. With the shortage on powders I'm starting with H4350. If you haven't done a load pack, please choose the brass that best suits your needs. Ackley after he added a 40-degree shoulder to Fred Huntingtons .280 RCBS Improved. If you require a larger quantity, or have a special project need, please call us we will be able to assist you! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. Graf and Sons was one of the places I checked daily for a while. Featuring the radically superior ELD-X bullet with Heat Shield tip, Precision Hunter is the ideal load for ANY hunting situation because of its effective terminal performance at ALL practical ranges. My es stays below 20, and sd below 10. Upon low velocity, 400+ yard impacts, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion. And 63.5 gr of H1000, some pressure signs, nothing crazy. I just don't like the ttsx performance past 500 yards. Hodgdon Powder Company and Hornady have teamed together to answer the reloading question; "Can I buy the powder used in Hornady Superformance factory ammunition?". It was awful with the 7-08 and ok in the .270 with 130gn bullets, but never as fast or accurate as H4831, RL19, or Hunter, so I pretty much quite messing with it. A few sealed bottles of 1kg vihtavuori N570 magnum, $220 a bottle. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. bullet over 3,400 fps. During the spring conservation order, you can hunt with outfitters from Arkansas to Saskatchewan. 6.5 PRC , N565, 140 elite hunter, 156 EOL, 147 ELD, Increasing Velocity Across 3-5 Shot Strings, Starter optic for up to 400 yards and sub$500, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Matching Laods. The reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. Sort By: Items Per Page: A perennial shooter's question is, "Should I buy a .270 or .30-06?" The E-Tip load is great for lead restricted states or for large-bodied game like elk and moose for which maximum penetration and solid bullet construction are an absolute must. Again, gun buyers were bewildered. DeepCurl; and Speer 175-gr. Case length for the .280 is 2.540 inches (same as the .270) and a bit longer than the .30-06 (2.494 inches). Article / review of the Federal TLR 155gr .284 bullet loaded in a 280ai and used on multiple game during a African hunt. Also known as the .280 Ackley Improved or the .280 Remington Ackley Improved, the .280 AI is basically a .280 Remington case (itself a .30-06 Springfield case necked down to 7mm/.284") that's . Hornady Brass 280 Ackley Improved Unprimed Box of 50 . I moved closer to the lands, about .008 out. You are using an out of date browser. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady, Privacy Policy | CCPA Request | Accessibility Policy | Terms of Use, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing. Hornady Load Data We offer Hornady load data with over 180.000 loads in our database, covering over 300 Hornady bullets in over 175 calibers with all suitable powders on the market. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. 120 Grain; 140 Grain; 150 Grain; 160 Grain; 168 Grain; 175 Grain; 185 Grain; NOSLER. Unfortunately 162 Hornady ELD-X factory loads were disappointing. Glad you like it and I hope to like it too. The rifle is a custom build on a trued 700 stainless action, 26" Douglas magnum contour barrel. This caused understandable confusion with the wildcat 7mm-06, which will not chamber a .280 round. 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. JavaScript is disabled. Whatever your hunting needs, theres a factory load to get the job done. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The cases allow proper seating of the bullet, not only in the case, but in the chamber as well.</p> Peterson continued, "The.280 Ack Imp casings made by Peterson are designed for reloading. 280 AI. That's just not that interesting. That all changed when Nosler standardized the cartridge, which was accepted by SAAMI in 2008. Below youll find some basic data for each cartridge to help get you started. One of the greatest wildcat cartridges ever made, the .280 Ackley Improved was developed by the legendary P.O. Its certainly not always about speed with the heavy bullets but I reckon seating depth will be the thing that really tightens up your groups now. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=526213&gonew=1#UNREAD, Help me troubleshoot issue with ELR load please, Allen Precision 6.5-280AI Bartlein/McMillan. This is the only powder that I ever tried in this rifle. Still working on 185 RDF's and 195 Bergers. Best groups I've ever gotten with my 280 rem is with Hornady 162s and RL22. For bolt actions, just follow the usual precautions for minimal sizing to prolong case life and you're set. Whidden Shoulder Bump Gauge .508 - 375 Cheytac, 408 Cheytac . I tried H4350 in a 7mm-08 and in my wife's .270 before. Hornady.com Ammunition Rifle 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Item #85586 | 20/Box Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady Precision Hunter factory loaded ammunition. The Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent and secant ogive, allowing for maximum accuracy out of factory barrels and impressive BCs for downrange accuracy. Description: Lot of 197 Rounds still in original boxes. The average group size of the loads shown was a scant .96 inch; pretty darn good for a lightweight hunting rifle. A jump of .015-.020" for example may be where a particular bullet really performs. Nosler 140-grain E-TipNoslers E-Tip bullet consists of a solid copper, lead-free construction that offers hunters maximum penetration and 95 percent or better weight retention. 280 AI was standardized by Nosler in 2008 and, SAAMI approved, is now being sold as factory loaded ammunition. Picking three of my favorite test rifles, each vastly different from the others, I loaded 10-round test batches in three different calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor (N560 with Hornady 140-grain ELD Match), .300 Win. You must log in or register to reply here. Partition; Nosler 175-gr. I have only shot 168 Berger Classic Hunters out of my 280AI with H4831SC. As a testament to its utility, many manufacturers have chambered it, if somewhat sporadically, in numerous action types. GMX; Hornady 139-gr. hornady 44 Special Unprimed Brass 100cnt Our Price: $50.99. Hornady's lock-n-load modified case is readily available to fit most popular rifle chambers and is manufactured to saami specs. What range were you seeing for r26 with 180/ 184 grn bullets? From what I've read and heard guys are very happy with R22 and R23. Shillen 29.5" 1:8 twist barrel. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. It features stainless steel metal and a synthetic stock. Though it's not an extremely popular elk cartridge, there's not a darn reason why you can't go elk hunting with the 280 AI. Basic Pistol Data [PDF] Basic Rifle Data [PDF]. Read on for his take on this Thai-inspired fusion dish. Case Mouths Are chamfered And deburred. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. MSRP: $59.45 per 20-rnd. Im starting load development on my 280 ackley as well but Im planning to shoot the 140 gr pill. Facing off in a handgun challenge featuring the smallest professional-grade enclosed red dot sight on the market, Eric and Tom put the Acro P-2 to the distance test by doing a walk-back challenge. Ballistic Tip; Nosler 140-gr. 500 pieces is way too many for me so if you want to split a 500 piece order when they're available I'm game. He informed me that just because I have great es and sd doesn't mean I am on an accuracy mode. Load Data / Description. Good groups at .500 with average around .750. I mounted a Nitrex 3-9x40 scope on it for testing. hornady 6.5x284 Unprimed Brass 50 Cnt Our Price: $69.99. Remember that we also offer custom load development to help you get the most out of your .280 Ackley Improved - call 1-800-303-1304 for more information. Purchase this hard-bound book and get reloading results. https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/280-ackley-improved-loads-for-26-8-twist-barrel.200004/, New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review, Help me troubleshoot issue with ELR load please, 6.5 PRC hodgdon superformance load development. Good to hear that is taking you in the right direction regarding accuracy. and the velocity just blew everything else away. Anyone have any good starting points for this? This may or may not be an issue. Best so far is about 2" groups. The best I ever did was to get a 15gn ELD-X about 1 MOA or a little over, but that was at a pretty low charge and only going about 2500 at the muzzle. The .280 Ackley Improved has been basking in the limelight since Nosler started chambering its Model 48 rifle for it and offering loaded ammo and unprimed cases. $58.99. 180 gr ELD-M with h1000, PP 4000MR or rl26 are all good powders. Reloading 280 AI and 150-162 gn ELD-X brikwhitt Aug 9, 2017 Aug 9, 2017 #1 brikwhitt Beginner Oct 9, 2016 129 0 Trying to get a good guesstimate on the ELD-X'S compared to the 150gn ABLR. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. I just bought a 270 Tikka for my 280AI build I have been thinking about a long time. Its running 2940 right now. Give a Gift with Hornady Manufacturing Company bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above. You find 14 loads in caliber .280 Ackley Improved with Berger bullets either below or in our load database by clicking the 'Matching Loads' button above. Seems like people are doing longer barrels? I picked up my rifle last week and I'm just waiting on the Peterson brass to arrive in the next day or so. Between 2850-3000fps out of a 28" barrel. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project. That bullet shoots awesome when you hit that sweet spot in seating depth. The .280 AI was developed by modifying the case from the .280 Remington. Powders like 4350 and 4831 from Hodgdon and IMR, Reloder 19 and Vihtavuori N-160 and N-165 performed very well. The jacket and core are designed to expand rapidly after penetrating roughly 3 to 5 inches in flesh as the bullet sheds 40 to 90 percent of its weight. Nosler brass cci 200 gives best sd so far, wlr gives best group so far. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. I got a ProChrono DLX for Christmas and have not gotten to mess with it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JavaScript is disabled. The 162-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at close to 2900 fps with 2,921 ft.-lbs. Description. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or purchase a subscription and receive new data before the next edition of the book is printed. MSRP: $35.45 per 20-rnd. Spuhr 4002 scope mount 0Mil 34MM rings, $400 338 cast projectiles with gas check, $50 Hornady full length resize and seating die 338 Lapua magnum $220 6.5 x 55 Swedish $120 RCBS neck sizing die 338 Lapua magnum $110 6.5 x 55 Swedish $110 Mixed fired brass: 338 Lapua Magnum - 80 Lapua cases $300 - 110 mixed cases $150 6.5 x 55 . 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. Partition; Speer 130-gr. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. We carry top reloading brands like Hornday, Lee Precision, RCBS, Lyman, and more. I'm considering a carbon six Pre-Fit maybe at 24-26". Refine by Cartridge: 280 Ackley Improved 280 Remington (51) Refine by Cartridge: 280 Remington 284 Winchester (51) Refine by Cartridge: 284 Winchester 28 Nosler (49) . 162 d m. 61.4 gr re 26. Jan 5, 2021 #8 Brian in Montana Well-known member Joined A change of primers may also help. Available as component bullets or in factory loaded Precision Hunter ammunition. This, in turn, was confused with the well-established 7mm Remington Magnum. Some bullets are jump sensitive, some are not. RL22 works too, just not as accurate in my rifle. Looking for reloading data that is not in our reloading manual or listed below? Grafs and Son had some a few weeks ago. RL23, CCI 250, 2870fps 5 shot goup under .5 - think I can get more out of this with the 185's and the 28 inch barrel. Indeed, the .280 Ackley Improved (280 AI) is one of the newest SAAMI standardized rifle cartridges on the block. Peterson Brass 280 Ackley Improved Unprimed Box of 50. This attention to detail provides the highest levels of accuracy and performance uniformity for the most demanding and diverse hunting situations. Meet the all-new Taurus Judge Executive Grade, a revolver featuring a hand-polished satin finish, presentation-grade wood grips, a brass rod front sight and an exceptional hand-tuned trigger. Fireball || .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX, .17 Rem. Thanks for the advice Hookturnr. hornady 300 Wby Mag Unprimed Brass Our Price: $66.99. I only use Federal Gold Match if I can't get my hands on CCI. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. We DO NOT recommend changing brass brands and/or primer sizes from your original load development pack. That goes for any cartridge theyre suited for, and the .280AI is one of those. I thought that 7828 would be too slow, but it worked well. InterBond; Hornady 154-g. InterLock RN; Sierra 140-gr. Due to the monometal construction, the 140-grain E-Tip is lighter than comparable lead-core bullets but still delivers a whopping 3050 fps and 2,904 ft.-lbs. In the .280 section, he lists the following loads and results: powder charge velocity accuracy. Fireball || .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 32gr | Hornady V-MAX, .204 Ruger || .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX. The Judge has been promoted! Quantity. Notes: A Kimber Model 84L Select Grade with a 24-inch barrel was used to test-fire these loads. An ideal pairing, Hornady offers the .280 Ackley in its Precision Hunter line with a 162-grain ELD-X bullet. His maximum load for 4350 was 50.0 grains for 2,935 fps. I'd probably use it if I couldn't get a hold of any H4831. is here at OpticsPlanet with fantastic discounts Up to 23% Off ! They don't have the camming power to remove a sticky case. Recommended Posts. Thank you. Quality Cartridge Brass 280 Remington Ackley Improved (SAAMI/Nosler Spec) Unprimed Bag of 20 . Propellants used in the Precision Hunter ammunition line are clean burning and loaded to uniform capacity for consistent shot to shot results regardless of temperature. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. . 280 AI load data 162 gr ELDx By 452b264, August 9, 2018 in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 452b264 Premier Member Members 2,520 posts Gender:Male Location:NW V ALLEY Interests:Hunting, fishing, back packing and family. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Loading the .280 is straightforward. You are using an out of date browser. Cases obtained by firing--and thus fireforming--standard cartridges through Ackley's improved chamber could be handloaded to give improved performance. No experience on game but the new Legendary Arms Works I have in 280 AI shoots bugholes with the factory Hornady Precision 162 grain ELD-X and Nosler Trophy Grade 140 Accubonds, the Nosler Trophy Grade 160 grain Nosler Partitions shot right around an inch. .280 Remington - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. Despite a perplexing taxonomy, the .280 Remington commands a loyal following based soundly on its merits. I have 162 and 175 ELD-X projos to load, leaning towards the 175s. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, 257, 277, 284, 338 bullets, 338wm dies, ramshot big game. My speeds are around 3005 fps, I cannot seem to get better than .75" groups. Choose Lapua Brass, Winchester, Hornady Brass, Nosler Brass, Remington, Starline Brass and Prvi Partizan. However, anything greater than that and accuracy falls off. That goes for any cartridge they're suited for, and the .280AI is one of those. 700 action in . Shop online for shotshell and metallic reloading supplies, shooting supplies, metallic presses, rifle reloading components, shotshell reloading components, shooting accessories, rifle reloading brass and Bullets. All 3 rifles shoot it under 1/2 for 3 shots and they are hunting rifles. Barrel is 26" Krieger 1:8. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Access features of the Reloading Handbook on your mobile device with the Reloading App. Reviews. And well it should be as its performance puts it between the .280 Remington on the slower side and the faster 7mm Remington Magnum.. Data shown in the sixth edition of the Nosler reloading manual for the standard .280 and the .280 . anyone have experience with this bullet in the 280 AI. MSRP: $45.99 per 20-rnd. Hornady Manufacturing Company load data in .280 Rem. Call us at 660-460-2802 for the latest load data for newly released bullets. The ELD-X bullet is a streamlined boattail design with a well-constructed AMP jacket that wont come apart on the toughest of big-game animals. We use cookies to make your experience better. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Find information from previous Handbook editions, with reloading data for seldom-used cartridges that Hornady will no longer be developing. The neck tension seems to be just fine, I was talking to a custom loader around here. Gun is a Cooper with a 24" barrel. Camp Guns: Sometimes Perfect, Other Times Not But Often Essential! It was nosler 280 AI brass so not much fireform but I like to work with at least once fired brass for load workup. The .280 is ballistically similar to the European 7x64 Brenneke and dimensionally close to the wildcat 7mm-06. 150 gr swift sciroccos .050 off, tried h4831sc, imr 4350 and RL22. Needs more verifying for accuracy. heard a lot good things about it in 280 ai. I have had fliers with the ELDX bullets in several calibers. 3010 fps out of a 26" barrel. Thanks Logan. Find 280 Ackley Improved Reloading Dies, and 280 ackley Improved Die Sets for sale here: Get the right 280 Ackley Improved Die or 280 Ackley Improved Die Set for your press here at Midsouth. DeepCurl. It has a shorter throat so bullets are in the case aways, iirc it's compressed a bit. Semi-automatic and striker-fired, the P320-XTEN is extremely accurate, easy to shoot even with powerful 10mm loads and holds 15-plus-one rounds. My cousin shot 2 Accubond LR 142 gr 6.5s into a 5x5 Elk last year and both of them came apart at 500 yds. . I have a similar supply of Accubonds and also going to try out the Hornady ELD-x in 162. At 140 grains in the .280 Ackley Improved load, the E-Tip features an Expansion Control Ring (ECR) to help the projectile expand at various velocities and conditions, giving shooters the long- and close-range performance needed for lethality. Grand Slam; Speer 160-gr. Hornady 162-grain Precision Hunter ELD-XAn ideal pairing, Hornady offers the .280 Ackley in its Precision Hunter line with a 162-grain ELD-X bullet. 280 Ackley Improved. The SAAMI Maximum Allowable Pressure for the .280 is 60,000 psi. Yea I think your right, I was hearing somewhere (cant recall now) of some guys having pretty good luck with it in the 280AI. Looked at the threads here and didn't see one for the 280. Any data would help, thank you very much. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. What chambering of 280ai are people running? Sep 8, 2016 #1 I just got a box of 162gr ELD-X bullets and want to load them in my 280 Ackley. 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