Author Topic: Encore Barrel in .280-Need Load Data (Read 527 times)

smoky · « **on:** May 27, 2004, 04:14:49 AM »

My new .280 encore barrel will be arriving in a couple of days. It is sporter taper, 26", stainless. It will be used for whitetail hunting. I hand load for many 7mm class guns, so I have many different powders, primers, and bullets on hand. I could literally try thousands of combos. I don't have that kind of unlimited time, so I am hoping that someone could give me a good starting point for working up a load for this barrel.

Thanks for any help.

Smoky

5Redman8 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2004, 03:18:15 PM »

Here is a start Reloader 22....Fed 210match primer.....140gr Nos Btip...or 139 grain interbond....

Worked for me.....

ciscoman14 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2004, 08:12:25 AM »

Try a 140 Gr Nosler Ballistic Tip over IMR-4350..........Excellent velocity and very accurate.

old4x4 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2004, 10:27:59 AM »

Any loading info for the .280 shown in a reloading manual will be functionally OK for the Encore. Take your pick..

Bob C · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2004, 05:22:50 AM »

My most accurate load to date in a .280 Encore was IMR 4350 and the 175 Hornady round nose. This bullet is also the most accurate I've tried in my Ruger M77 7x57.