Load data for .280 Ackley Improved + 162gr Hornady ELD-X

628 suitable loads across 100 powder(s) for cartridge .280 Ackley Improved with 162gr Hornady ELD-X bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Reloder-16, ReloadSwiss RS 70 and Winchester 6.5 StaBALL.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 2.525 in / 64.14 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.330 in / 84.58 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 65,000 PSI / 4,482 bar.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 2.525 in / 64.14 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.330 in / 84.58 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 65,000 PSI / 4,482 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.284 | 162gr | ELD-X

Cartridge:.280 Ackley Improved load data

Case Length (L3):2.540" | 64.5 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.737" | 18.7 mm

Case Capacity:74 gow | 4.80 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (SAAMI):65,000 psi | 4,482 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:9.5

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Community Loads for .280 Ackley Improved + 162gr Hornady ELD-X

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

52.6 gr	3.648"	26.0"	2785 fps	•••

59.0 gr	3.330"	26.0"	2858 fps	•••

57.9 gr	3.648"	26.0"	2779 fps	•••

•••	3.648"	26.0"	2710 fps	•••

•••	3.648"	26.0"	2677 fps	•••

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