.280 rem / Barnes TSX / Velocity?

[kmittleman]

Hey Guys,

 
My father and I are going after Cow Elk in a few weeks and I have a velocity issue to sort out. I've been loading some Barnes 160gr TSX for my .280 rem and have been getting sub -moa groups with it. Problem is that after checking the chrony today, I saw that I was averaging 2180 fps (no wonder the recoil seemed so light). Seems too slow. My load has been 47 gr of H4831sc. How fast should I try to push those bullets for Cow Elk inside of 200 yds?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

-Kevin

[Lloyd Smale]

Ive had my share of problems with barnes bullets not opening up well. If i couldnt get them to at least 2600 i wouldnt consider them. Any cup and core 150-160 grain bullet will take care of ANY ELK at 200 yards. They may have there uses. Maybe if you were going after elk with a 243 or 2506 or like in my case. the only barnes bullets i use anymore are the 180tsx in my 300wby. Its got the umpth to make them work and to be totaly honest the only reason i use them in it is its the only bullet ive got to shoot under moa in that gun.

[charles p]

Looking through my reloading bullets yesterday and found a partial box of 7mm Barnes copper bullets, the original ones.  Looks like they should group well but I never could get them to group worth a darn in my 280, my 280AI, or 7mag.  Never loaded any in the 7-08 because the Barnes bullets are 160 grain in weight and I bought them for an elk hunt.