Where the .280 Ackley Improved differs from the .280 Rem. The bullet is tipped with a polycarbonate tip which rapidly drives back forcing the... Out of stock. I will be shooting a Shilen barrel, 27" long with a 1-8 twist. ... 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter. : Wildcat created by the legendary P.O. ALL 120 gr 130 gr 140 gr 150 gr 160 gr 162 gr 168 gr 175 gr. “I loved my .280 Rem., though I didn’t have much confidence with it beyond 350 yards. Joined Mar 25, 2011 Messages 1,115 Location Reno, Nevada. He then changed the 35-degree shoulder to 40-degrees and the .280 Ackley Improved was born. Produces a ballistic trajectory chart and table that shows the drop, velocity, kinetic energy, windage, and trajectory of a bullet. Next Last. Ammo Freedom. It duplicates the ballistics of the vaunted 7mm Remington Mag, with 30% less propellant used and less barrel erosion. One additional note: My 280 Rem shot the 180 Hybrid Bergers, 180 VLD's from Berger, JLK, and some 189 Cauts. Shoulder is set at 40-degrees. Originally cases were fire-formed by shooing a .280 Rem. Thread starter Greg Duerr; Start date Feb 25, 2018; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . without any trouble from a 9tw. STOMP442. Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. Go. I'm surprised that I see so many guys that shoot the .280 AI there must … As sometimes happens in the world of rifle cartridges, the 280 AI (Ackley Improved) is becoming more popular than its parent, the excellent 280 Remington. out of an Ackley chamber. Excellence - Integrity - Service. Feb 25, 2018 #1 G. Greg Duerr Well-Known Member. .280 Ackley Improved - Manufacturer Loading Data. Powder ALL Hodgdon BL-C(2) Hodgdon H1000 Hodgdon H414 Hodgdon H4350 Hodgdon H4831 Hodgdon H4895 Hodgdon Hybrid 100V Hodgdon Retumbo Hodgdon Varget Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4064 Improved … All things equal, improves on the .280 Rem. Not really a question of need for me. Sweetening the deal even more, Ackley designed the cartridge … 3.330" B allistic Tip® 0.485 B .C . 260 Ackley Improved Load data and velocity information. Re: 280 Remington ballistics versus 6.5 x 284 Greg- well written per usual. Thread starter STOMP442; Start date Apr 26, 2017; 1; 2; Next. Log In Register. Riesel. Sep 2, 2010 #1 I am looking at a 260 AI project, I am having a hard time finding load data to determine what the velocity advantages are over the 260 remington. Basically it has the same parent case (30/06) as the 270 Win, 25-06 Rem and of course, the 280 Rem. Since cases for the .280 RCBS could be formed by firing .280 Remington ammo in a rifle chambered for the former, Ackley abandoned the 7mm-06 Improved and started chambering rifles for the .280 RCBS. Home ; My Account. .280 Ackley Improved, Bullet 162gr Hornady ELD-X, Brass Hornady | Nosler, Muzzle Velocity* 2970fps, Ballistic Coefficient G1/G7 .670/.338, COAL 3.330″. One common chambering for custom rifles is the .280 Ackley improved. My Account My Orders My Address Book My Password. But I have this 700 Ti that I put a factory mountain rifle barrel in 280 that had been punched Ackley. Left to Right: 6.5×284, 6.5×280 AI, 280 AI. .280 Remington Ackley Improved, an improved version of the .280 Remington cartridge with 40 degree shoulder, dies readily available. This new wildcat, which became known as the .280 Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder, beat .280 Rem ballistics by about 100 fps, which gave it energy and trajectory figures that nipped at the heels of the 7mm Rem. Here’s why: 280 AI shoots 50 fps to 100 fps faster than the 280 Remington with the same bullets in the same standard-length actions. Basically, it can hold more powder and thus can shoot the same weight bullet a little bit faster. 280 Ackley Improved - 140 grain Version 8.0 Accu B ond® 0.485 26" W isem an P O W D ER C H G . I have a friend who made one for long range shooting and said it wasn't worth … Mag. Factory loaded, starting with Nosler, in 2007. .280 Ackley Improved / 7mm Remington Magnum. Nosler BT .280 Ackley Improved 140gr Ballistic Tip 20/Box are designed for violent expansion upon impact. Plus, standard factory loads of … FAQs; Categories. Ackley. This pushes the shoulder forwards to 40 degrees and minimizes body taper. Remington changed the powder charge of the .280 factory load in 1979 and re-named the .280 Remington to the 7mm Express Remington. Handgun Ammo Rifle Ammo 17 Hornet Ammo 17 Rem Fireball Ammo 17 Remington Ammo 204 … .300 WSM vs. .280 Ackley Improved. If you searching to test Nosler Ballistic Tip 280 Ackley Improved Ammo 280 Ackley Improved 140gr Ballistic Tip 20 Box price. This comes at the expense of more recoil though. Ackely Improved means the shoulders are at a 40 degree angle making it hold a few grains more powder than the 280 and thus a little more velocity. Our price $57.99 ($2.90 per round) Our Price: $ 57.99 ($2.90 per round) Ammunition / Rifle Ammunition / 280 Remington Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder; You last purchased this product on . The .280 Ackley Improved has been basking in the limelight since Nosler started chambering its Model 48 rifle for it and offering loaded ammo and unprimed cases. Next Last. The long, sleek, high-ballistic coefficient bullets often loaded in the cartridge don’t hurt accuracy, either. 1 of 2 Go to page. In some instances, the higher velocity comes more as a result of maximum loading. Apr 26, 2017 #1 Just finished building a 7x57 Ackley on a squared up Mauser 98 with a 26" Benchmark #4 9 twist barrel. Joined Sep 8, 2016 Messages 130. 6.5×280 Ackley Improved. Bullet Type Primer. Since cases for the .280 RCBS could be formed by firing .280 Remington ammo in a rifle chambered for the former, Ackley abandoned the 7mm-06 Improved and started chambering rifles for the .280 RCBS. The ballistic performances based off five grain types for velocity are 3,112 ft/s (120 gr), 2,839 ft/s (140 gr), 2,825 ft/s (154 gr), 2,723 ft/s (168 gr), 2,681 ft/s (175 gr). 107 SW Columbia St | Bend, Oregon, USA 97702 | Toll Free: 1-800-285-3701 | catalog@nosler.com The .280 Ackley Improved offers a modest ballistic improvement over the .280 Remington in terms of trajectory, wind resistance, and retained energy. Bill Shehane designed the case's body-taper a bit larger about .010", but didn't change the shoulder angle from the original 35 degrees. Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition 280 Ackley Improved 160 Grain Partition Spitzer Box of 20. 1 of 2 Go to page. It is also a better cross over for mountain elk. 1 of 2 Go to page. This cartridge is the king of non-magnum 6.5’s. Federal Power-Shok .280 Remington 150gr Soft Point 20/Box. The 280 Ackley Improved cartridge has been around for quite some time as a Wildcat. G R S. 280 Ackley Improved - 140 grain 7mm (.284") MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. Go. The Ackley improved is sometimes quoted as giving a 100fps gain in velocity over the standard cartridge. There is an improved version of the 284 win called the 284 Shehane but technically it shouldn't be called an Ackley Improved. If they're stable at sea level, they're stable at 6500' Think I'll keep it at 280 Ack. Nosler BT .280 Ackley Improved 140gr Ballistic Tip 20/Box. 7x57 Ackley Improved. Registered with SAAMI by Jan 14, 2017 #1 Non-Lead Hunter Active member. Thread starter Non-Lead Hunter; Start date Jan 14, 2017; 1; 2; Next. Wonder if anyone can give their impressions on the .300 WSM or .280AI. I have always wanted a .280AI but the more I research the .300 WSM the more I am … I went off a 2.6" 100 yd zero and 4,500' elevation Nosler BC's Copied from JBM 1; 2; Next. O.A.C.L. Nosler BT Ammunition 280 Ackley Improved 140 Grain Ballistic Tip Box of 20 Product Family #: 1019860449; … “The .280 Ackley Improved is a bit of an oddball,” Ryan Callaghan said. NoslerCustom Ammunition - Ammunition Listing Page 3 of 6. Nosler BT .280 Ackley Improved 140gr Ballistic Tip 20/Box are designed for violent expansion upon impact. Find 280 Ackley Improved Ammo for sale, in-stock and ready to ship at Ammo Freedom. The bullet is tipped with a polycarbonate tip which rapidly drives back forcing the thin jacket to expand and fragment. Gonzo - the higher the relative DA, the more stable they get. I already have a 280 Ackley. $44.99 $28.84. $49.15 $34.97. It is supposed to add around 3.35 grains of powder. Bulk Ammunition on sale, including 280 Ackley Improved Rifle Rounds. Go. yet the .280 AI produced less recoil and muzzle blast and offered space for an additional round in the magazine. We designed our reamer for this cartridge around the 140 grain Berger VLD Hunting bullet, and we have also seen excellent results with the tradition 140 grain Nosler Accubond. The Ackley Improved rounds are generally thought of by … .280 Ackley Improved, Bullet 140gr Nosler Accubond, Brass Hornady | Nosler, Muzzle Velocity* 3140fps, Ballistic Coefficient G1 .485, COAL 3.330″. Looking for some pet loads for the 160-168 class of bullets. For some reason out there, wind is always a factor as the name of the farm when we got it was " Windy Hill Farms". Quick view . by 100 fps. Couldn't help but want to compare to the latest 6.5 design. 280 Remington chambers can be easily converted to 280 AI. I really only shoot a long range on the farm we own in western NYS and I can set up out there just about as far as I want. He then changed the 35-degree shoulder to 40-degrees and the .280 Ackley Improved was born. Despite the distance of time, some of his developments – notably the .30-30 Ackley Improved, the .257 Roberts Ackley Improved and the .280 Remington Ackley Improved – enjoy considerable popularity today. 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