280 rem bullet for deer and moose

[243win]

looking for a recommendation on one bullet for both deer and moose. Looking to hear from those that have used one for deer and moose. I hunt in Ontario. I have tried the 154 gr Hornady Interbond but was looking for options. Also wondering what powder you recommend as well.
Thanks

 

[Potashminer]

I am curious what you find inadequate about a 154 Interbond from a 280 Remington? A friend took a Saskatchewan farmland moose with 154 InterLock from a 7x61 Sharpe & Hart - took one shot - bullet ended up mushroomed perfectly against skin on far side of rib cage. I would expect that an Interbond would perform at least as well? Velocities would be very similar. Is it an accuracy issue? What size groups are you getting at 100 yards? For comparison, I use 150 Partitions @2,800 fps in a 7x57 for anything I think is suitable for that cartridge.

 

[Ganderite]

Anything will work on the deer. For moose you want something with penetration. Like the 154.

 

[savagelh]

140 or 160 accubond or federal trophy bonded tip and you're good to go.

 

[mbogo3]

160gr Partition or Accubond does 40" in a moose.

 

[stubblejumper]

I like the 140gr Accubond.

 

[Fire306]

Barnes 160 TSX would be a good bullet for both

 

[Longwalker]

I've mostly used the 160 nosler partition with good success. From a 7x64, almost exactly the same cartridge.

 

[243win]

The 154 is only grouping good enough for me at just over 2600 fps at the muzzle, I would like to speed them up a bit but will have to try another powder as H4831 is not grouping well for me. This is why I would like to have a few options on bullets and powder.

 

[mbogo3]

Never could get Hornady 154gr to shoot in any of my 7mm's.Could be the guns as they shoot other weights fine.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

https://www.swiftbullets.com/pages/bullets#scirocco

Soft enough and strong enough.Nice BC's.

People that use them typically like them a lot.

In my ammo it is my do everything bullet.

It isn't magical, it is just my favorite multi-purpose projectile, many other bullets will do the same thing.

They can sometimes be fussy to get programmed but once you do they work well.

The thing that impresses me the most is the weight retention and toughness but with very good expansion.

Any they look cool with the black tip.

 

[coyoteking]

Barnes TTSX and Swift Scirrocos have always served me well.

 

[horseman2]

Barnes 140 grain TTSX loaded to 3000+ fps.
My load uses Re19 and I ran it up until just over 3000 and accuracy has been good.

http://www.barnesbullets.com/files/2014/11/280-Remington.pdf

Since reading the effects of cold weather on different powders (Re19 and Re22 are not good) so may looks at H4831 or H4831SC for the future.

 

[mbogo3]

Never noticed anything different hunting in -30 F with either powder.RE#22 was the replacement for Norma's MRP and RE#19 is N-204 both used in the climate of Sweden.

 

[350 Mag]

160gr accubond...

 

[manitou210]

140 gr accubonds imr 4831 mid 50= + 3000 fps extreemly acurate in 700 rem
manitou

 

[hawk-i]

RL-22 works great in my 280AI with both 139 and 162 gr bullets.

 

[mbogo3]

Anyone using IMR4350 ?

 

[leveractionjunkie]

Anyone using IMR4350 ?

Yes I use IMR4350 with 139gr GMX’s and I used to use with 139gr BTSP’s. Haven’t shot a moose in 15years, but I’d try the GMX on one if given the chance.

 

[Dogleg]

160 Accubond. If you can get the 154 grain interbond to shoot in anything you're luckier than I ever was. Never had any problem with the old 154 Interlock though. Killed lots of deer and some moose and elk with those in the STW.