Load data for .280 Ackley Improved + 165gr Norma Bondstrike

575 suitable loads across 95 powder(s) for cartridge .280 Ackley Improved with 165gr Norma Bondstrike bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon Superformance, Alliant Reloder-26 and Bofors RP5.

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 | 165gr | Bondstrike

Cartridge:.280 Ackley Improved load data

Case Length (L3):2.540" | 64.5 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.716" | 18.2 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 + 165gr Norma Bondstrike

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)

64.5 gr	3.330"	24.0"	2923 fps	•••
65.0 gr	3.330"	24.0"	2946 fps	•••

60.0 gr	3.330"	24.0"	2851 fps	•••

•••	3.330"	24.0"	2815 fps	•••
•••	3.330"	24.0"	2838 fps	•••
•••	3.330"	24.0"	2864 fps	•••
•••	3.330"	24.0"	2884 fps	•••

•••	3.330"	24.0"	2930 fps	•••

•••	3.330"	24.0"	2772 fps	•••

•••	3.330"	24.0"	2785 fps	•••

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