280 Rem, 168g AccuBond LR. What can’t it do?

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280 Rem, 168g AccuBond LR. What can’t it do?

I am thinking about a 8 lb 280 rem build. With a 24” 8 twist barrel. This will be my do all rifle, from prong horns to moose out to 600 yards. With a muzzle velocity of 2750, at 600 yards the 168 will be going 2000 FPS with 1500 foot lbs of energy, am I crazy to think this is the perfect set up?

Please share your thoughts on another perfect do it all caliber. I used to think the 7RM was the ticket but I feel it is a bit over gunned for smaller white tails and prong horns. Two years ago I had a quartering to shot on a small white tale with a 139g GMX (3200 FPS). The damage was ridiculous. I figure a slower moving bullet would be a bit better.

I know there is no perfect cartridge in every aspect but I like the thought of having one rifle to practice with, because we all know there will be many comments “ it’s all about bullet placement”
 
I think the 280/280 Ackley with a fast twist barrel is just about perfect. The ABLR should do well, another good option is the super accurate Hornady 162gr ELD-X
 
The only flaw I see may be extensive damage on an up close shot. The ABLR is made with a thinner jacket than the standard AB and may fracture and make a big mess of a smallish deer at close range. This is why I have stuck with the standard ABs in my 7 RUM and 300 Wby. I would say it would be pretty tough to beat a good old Partition in the 280 and I think if you look up the ballistics you aren't giving up much to the slipperier bullet over 5-600 mtrs
 
c-fbmi said:
The only flaw I see may be extensive damage on an up close shot. The ABLR is made with a thinner jacket than the standard AB and may fracture and make a big mess of a smallish deer at close range. This is why I have stuck with the standard ABs in my 7 RUM and 300 Wby. I would say it would be pretty tough to beat a good old Partition in the 280 and I think if you look up the ballistics you aren't giving up much to the slipperier bullet over 5-600 mtrs
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Very true. This is where I was hoping the moderate muzzle velocity would help out, but I agree you wouldn’t want to shoulder punch a pronghorn that’s for sure.
 
Nosler claims over 3000 fps with a 160gr accubond in the 280AI. If I was going to go 280, I'd go 280ai...

In fact, I'm debating between that and a 7mm wsm for my next hunting rifle.
 
My 280 Remington Load is the Barnes TTSX 140 grain at just over 3000 fps using Re19.
It falls below 2000fps after 450 yards. Have used it on Mule Deer and Black Bear with excellent results.
The 280 AI was suggested at the time but I did not go that route.
 
Nothing wrong with that choice at all... you can always switch back and forth between the AB and LRAB, as the situation demands... confirming POI each tume of course.
 
Sounds like a good combo to me. The ABLR will hold together better than the 162 ELDX but it is worthy of some development as well. Use the 162 as range fodder (way cheaper than the ABLR) and hunt with the ABLR.
 
Suther said:
Nosler claims over 3000 fps with a 160gr accubond in the 280AI. If I was going to go 280, I'd go 280ai...

In fact, I'm debating between that and a 7mm wsm for my next hunting rifle.
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Yeah I think 2700-2750 muzzle velocity is all you need with a good high sectional density bullet. If I were planning on shooting over 600 I would go that route.
 
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The .280 Remington with that load should take almost anything you will come up against in B.C. or Alberta. I lived in Ft. Macleod for about 6 years, then moved to the East Kootenays of B.C. I would hesitate a bit if going after the REALLY big bears, but in reality, my go-to hunting rifle was a Ruger Carbine with an 18 in barrel, 308 Winchester calibre, 165 grain Speer Hot-Core bullet. It took everything from Moose and Elk to Deer as long as I placed a bullet where it counted. Rarely had to make a second shot.
 
Camoman1 said:
Yeah I think 2700-2750 muzzle velocity is all you need with a good high sectional density bullet. If I were planning on shooting over 600 I would go that route.
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I agree that that is all you need, but I also feel like more is better (within reason). The higher muzzle velocity will mean more energy down range, with less drop and wind drift. Inside 300yds it doesn't really matter, but you're talking twice that distance.
 
Yeah solid choice. All the same things that pushed me to go 280AI
Just starting load development for 160AB and 162ELDX.
Just need the wind to stop on my next set off work...
 
Ltbull01 said:
Sounds like a good combo to me. The ABLR will hold together better than the 162 ELDX but it is worthy of some development as well. Use the 162 as range fodder (way cheaper than the ABLR) and hunt with the ABLR.
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Will it NOW ?? how much game have you shot or know shot with both bullets to say that ? Just Wondering ? Thks RJ
 
Suther said:
Nosler claims over 3000 fps with a 160gr accubond in the 280AI. If I was going to go 280, I'd go 280ai...

In fact, I'm debating between that and a 7mm wsm for my next hunting rifle.
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Both 280 AIs i have shot with both Factory and handloads shoot WELL over 3000 fps with a 25 & 26 barrels The handloads can go into the 3100 fps range ! RJ
 
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