This Weatherby .280 Ackley Improved ammunition is loaded with 139-grain Hammer Custom jacketed hollow point bullets engineered for consistent ballistics and reliable feeding. The .280 Ackley Improved case geometry increases internal capacity versus the standard .280 Remington, supporting higher velocities in suitable rifles. These cartridges are intended for precision shooting and hunting applications where consistent trajectory and bullet performance are priorities.
Packaging: Sold per box. Box: Sold in a retail box containing 20 cartridges. Case: A case is achieved by ordering the requisite number of boxes; this product is packaged as 10 boxes per case (200 cartridges total).
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .280 Ackley Improved.
- The bullet weight is 139 grains.
- The bullet type is a Jacketed Hollow Point.
- The bullet diameter is .284 inch (7.2 mm).
- The listed muzzle velocity is 3050 fps.
- The listed muzzle energy is 2871 ft lbs.
- The ballistic coefficient (G1) is 0.410.
- Each retail box contains 20 cartridges.
- Boxes per case are 10, for a case total of 200 cartridges.
- These cartridges are labeled as reloadable.
Weatherby’s Select Plus load using Hammer Custom bullets offers consistent manufacturing tolerances and measured bullets for repeatable performance. This ammunition is a practical choice for shooters who require high-velocity .280 Ackley Improved rounds with a boat-tail hollow point profile for predictable flight and controlled expansion in the field.
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