How accurate is the 280 Ackley?
Factory . 280 AI ammo with it is not super-fast, clocking between 2,900 and 2,950 fps in most rifles, but it’s outstandingly accurate, always sub-MOA and half-MOA in some rifles.
Who makes a 280 Ackley rifle?
January 21, 2021 — Browning will now offer the 280 Ackley Improved (280 AI) in select X-Bolt configurations. A longtime favorite of cartridge aficionados, the 280 AI offers shooters excellent accuracy and downrange performance with high ballistic coefficient, heavier for caliber bullets.
How far can a 280 shoot?
280 produces optimum performance with 150 to 162 grain bullets. Deep penetrating projectiles such as the 150 grain Scirocco, 154 grain InterBond or 160 grain Nosler Partition give excellent results on both light and tough medium game out to ranges exceeding 300 yards.
Does the Ackley 280 AI have fireformed ammo?
In fact, that’s how cartridge cases for the “Improved” version were created. Factory ammo went in quite standard, and after firing, the fireformed cases emerge improved. The .280 Ackley Improved (.280 AI) was registered with SAAMI in 2007 by Nosler.
What dies do you use for Ackley 280?
For handloaders, Hornady, Lee Precision, Redding and RCBS all offer dies for the cartridge. L.E. Wilson, makers of case trimmers, offer a case holder and neck trimming die specifically designed to accommodate the .280 Ackley’s 40-degree shoulder.
Are the 280 Ackley Improved and 280 Wildcat interchangeable?
It is important to note that the SAAMI-spec .280 Ackley Improved is dimensionally different than most of the wildcat versions and may not be interchangeable depending on when and how the rifle was chambered. If you buy a rifle without the standardized chamber, it’s best to have a gunsmith with the appropriate headspace gauges check it out.
Where can I buy a 280 Ackerly improved rifle?
At Sportsman’s Warehouse, we offer rifles chambered in the .280 Ackerly Improved from top brands including Christensen Arms, Savage Arms, and Weatherby. Shop online or in-store at your local Sportsman’s Warehouse.