FINALLY 280 ammo

[chances R]

Just checked with Midway.  Had .280 Remington Core-Lok ammo available.  More common calibers have been available for some time.  

[gregintenn]

I’ve had several 280s through the years. There are at least two here now. I don’t recall ever having bought any factory ammo for them. I’ll bet it’s pricey!

[chances R]

2 hours ago, gregintenn said:

I’ve had several 280s through the years….I’ll bet it’s pricey!

Yes it is…..especially now.  But just several preseason shots and 2 or 3 meat shots should hold me about 3 yrs or so.

[Nikiski Dave]

I run a 280 AI. If you reload I have plenty of 140-150gr bullets. I stick with the 160 and up.

[gregintenn]

Reloading is the only way to fly with these less than popular chamberings.

The 280 is a fine cartridge in my opinion.

[Sidinman]

55 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Reloading is the only way to fly with these less than popular chamberings.

The 280 is a fine cartridge in my opinion.

kind of like the ole 41 Mag., which by the way was what got me into reloading.

Now I load for every CF I own.

 

RP

[gregintenn]

Just now, Sidinman said:

kind of like the ole 41 Mag., which by the way was what got me into reloading.

Now I load for every CF I own.

 

RP

Hello, stranger! Where’ve you been hiding?

[Sidinman]

4 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Hello, stranger! Where’ve you been hiding?

Hello, oh I've been hanging out on a couple Lever action forums. That's my true love as far as firearms go.

Still over here in the same ole place. Came over to check on another member.

And decided to add my two cents worth here and there.

How have you been?

 

RP

 

Edited November 1, 2021 by Sidinman

[gregintenn]

Just now, Sidinman said:

Hello, oh I've been hanging out on a couple Lever action forums.

Still over here in the same ole place. Came over to check on another member.

And decided to add my two cents worth here and there.

How have you been?

 

RP

 

I’m great. Glad to see you’re still around.

[SharonRHerrera]

There is only 2 280 Ammo products left in-stock at midway.

Edited March 23 by SharonRHerrera

[stealthgoat]

On 11/1/2021 at 9:16 AM, Nikiski Dave said:

I run a 280 AI. If you reload I have plenty of 140-150gr bullets. I stick with the 160 and up.

I was looking for a 7-08 or 270 as a spare, friend offered a excellent deal on a  280AI. It's really growing on me but I am very glad that I reload, as I wouldn't want to be buying factory loads for this one. 

I am using 139/140g & H4350 for whitetail, but I might start looking at 160g if elk was on the menu. 

[gregintenn]

Not a high end load, but for regular 280 whitetail loads, a 140 grain Sierra stbt atop 51 grains of IMR4350 is my go to.

Edited November 10, 2021 by gregintenn

[Nikiski Dave]

19 hours ago, stealthgoat said:

I was looking for a 7-08 or 270 as a spare, friend offered a excellent deal on a  280AI. It's really growing on me but I am very glad that I reload, as I wouldn't want to be buying factory loads for this one. 

I am using 139/140g & H4350 for whitetail, but I might start looking at 160g if elk was on the menu. 

Working on a 160gr Accubond load right now for elk. If it doesnt work will fall back on the 160 Partitions.

[Mowgli Terry]

I think reloading is a alternative to being jerked around by local dealers and online profiteers. Not needing much ammo reloading is not practical?  The non-reloaders does not comprehend buying reloading dies for a new round coming out of the gate. For me,  I'd get dies for a new caliber if I shot twenty rounds a year. Depending on Midway for anything puts me at serious risk.  I can get rifle reloading dies for less than the price of one box of factory ammo most places. How about a 130gr, Hornady bullet?

Edited November 10, 2021 by Mowgli Terry

[stealthgoat]

On 11/8/2021 at 7:26 AM, Nikiski Dave said:

Working on a 160gr Accubond load right now for elk. If it doesnt work will fall back on the 160 Partitions.

Elk is a "bucket list" item for me. 

Let us know details if you go, always like to hear about elk

Edited November 10, 2021 by stealthgoat
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