280 Remington

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge – 280 Remington
Firearm Winchester Model 70
Barrel Length 22.00″
Min – Max Case Length 2.540″ +0.000″/-0.020″
Min – Max COL 3.150″ – 3.330″
Primer CCI 250
Bullet Diameter 0.2845″ +0.000″/-0.0030″
Reloading Dies Hornady
Bullet Type Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Sierra Pro-Hunter
120 64.5 3.300 Re 17 57.0 3163 2666
Sierra Pro-Hunter 120 64.5 3.300 IMR 4350 56.5 3117 2589
Berger VLD 140 60.4 3.310 Re 17 53.0 2868 2558
Berger VLD 140 60.4 3.310 IMR 4350 53.0 2834 2497
Nosler CT Silvertip 150 60.0 3.330 IMR 4831 54.0 2725 2474
Nosler CT Silvertip 150 60.0 3.330 Norma MRP 56.0 2756 2530
Speer Hot-Cor 160 58.6 3.200 4000 MP 54.5 2764 2715
Speer Hot-Cor 160 58.6 3.200 Re 19
55.0 2756 2699
Sierra Game King 175 58.8 3.330 Re 22 55.0 2648 2725
Sierra Game King 175 58.8 3.330 IMR 7828 55.0 2762 2965

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