Saguaro Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Does anyone out there reload for the 280 Ack. and use the 145 grn LRX bullet? It seems like it should be a real good bullet. I have a 26" number 2 barrel if that makes a difference. I have plenty of 4831 and IMR 4350, but I'm open to other powders. Just looking for suggestions and a little advise on where to do some research. If not the 145 grn, what are your best loads for the 140 or 150 grn? Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted July 26, 2014 140 Berger with IMR 4831 shoot well for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted July 26, 2014 I shoot the 129gr LRX in my 270 wsm. Amazing accuracy and flawless performance on two elk. I'm sure the 7mm version will do just as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted July 27, 2014 129 Grains on Elk? Was that Cow or Bull? I'd think that would be a little light, but Barnes does make a heck of a bullet!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted July 27, 2014 One cow and one bull. 200 yards and 350 yards, respectfully. Both shots were high shoulder. Pushed through bone on both sides and exited and neither took another step. They're leaving the muzzle at 3350 fps, so they had a lot of energy to begin with. That being said, elk aren't made of steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnum44270 Report post Posted November 25 145lrx in my sons 7mm08ai at 2850 and run a 140 maker Trex in my 280ai at 3150. it hammers everything pet it through. 5 bull elk from 120-410yds all pass through. Mule deer, whitetail and antelope from 90-460yds. Caught my first bullet on an end-end antelope frontal at 90yds. 137.5g retained weight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
