280 AI hand load favorites.

grand slams of 145 and 160's were my bullet of choice until Barnes came out with the tsx and ttsx bullets. Never had a problem with either weight of GS's but after my first 10 shot 1/2 moa group with a 140 TSX in my 284 Win I was hooked.
I'm glad that your rifle liked the GS bullets. I never tried them in my 280 AI but I did try the 160 variety in my 7-08 and 280 Remington and to say that I wasn't impressed with the groups is a understatement.
I've got a few loads for the 280 AI but the 160 accubond is my rifles top choice and I never argue with my rifles.
 
Peterson Brass, RL26, 150gr CX, CCI Primer M70 with Shilen barrel, mcmillan stock and bedded, running around 3K I used a lot of 165gr GK, Accubonds Ect all with great accuracy, the CX are typically all around 1/2" with 5shot groups so i'm trying to conserve powder and stick with that. lol
 

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