My new rifle build is just about ready,

[Dcrafton]

Looking for thoughts on loads and why.
280ai
My thoughts are re26, eld-x 175g
My build
ARC NUCLEUS action
Proof research carbon 26” 1-8 twist
Hellfire break
Jewel trigger
Edge tech McMillan game hunter stock
280ai
Topped with a VX5 3-15x 44 fire dot

Mostly hunting deer, elk, pronghorn out west

Thanks,



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[ragz]

What cartridge?

 

[Dcrafton]

I put it towards the bottom of my list,
280ai
Probably should have put it towards the top


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[.270]

If you plan on loading heavy bullets for the .284 and are already planning to use a long action, why not use a faster cartridge such as the 28 nosler or 7 stw to push the heavy bullets? Since you are planning on using the 1:8 twist barrel, have you looked at the 195 berger or 180 eldm? I am assuming you want to shooting longer ranges and those bullets have a higher bc then the 175 eldx.
Looks like you are using top notch components for the build, can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

[handwerk]

I've been really happy with barnes bullets in my 280 AI, either 145 LRX or 150TTSX, RL 22 or RL 17

 

[Boarmaster]

Enjoy your new friend.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

Good luck getting ahold of RL26.
Shits impossible to find

 

[Dcrafton]

I’ve got 4 lbs,
I know a place that has 33 lbs in stock

Where are you located


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[2five7]

That case was built for the 168 Berger or 162 ELD, imo. You won't see any gains with 180 class bullets till your past 1000.

 

[Dcrafton]

That case was built for the 168 Berger or 162 ELD, imo. You won't see any gains with 180 class bullets till your past 1000.

I just picked up some 162 eld-x to give it a shot as well


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