Whitesheep Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Christmas brought me a new Nosler Patriot Model 48 in .280 Rem AI and 200 Nosler brass. I am just waiting on dies from Sinclair and I'll be ready to go. Any thoughts or experience from CWT members on this rifle and/or load would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 My .280AI likes Reloader 19 and 162gr AMAX. I need to do more load testing with different powders. Let us know what you find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayno945 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Lots of 280 ackley fans on the nosler forum. What bullet are you looking to try? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Seems like an awesome cartridge. 7 mm bullets, very common parent case, enough capacity to produce plenty of velocity but still have long barrel life. I'm sure your going to love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 7, 2015 One of my dream hunting cartridges. Check http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=126 for load info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nralifer Report post Posted January 14, 2015 It would be interesting to try Superformance powder. You potentially could get to 7 mag velocities. It has the same burn rate as H4831. Would look up the data in the Hodgdon Annual Manual and start out with the low charge weights specified for H4831 and increase by 1/2 grain increments from there. Watch carefully for pressure signs. Superformance works very well for me in the 270Win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
