Good brass, once obtained, lasts a long time. and the .280 Ackley Improved is the steeper 40 degree, which lengthens the case body and allows for about 5 percent more powder capacity. Rifles, Inc. is still making great, lightweight hunting rifles, but you can now find factory rifles in 280 AI from Kimber, Nosler, Christiansen Arms, Savage, Cooper Firearms, Montana Rifle, and Fierce. Browning 035531283 X-Bolt Max Long Range 280 Ackley Improved 4+1 26 in MB Matte Black Flat Dark Earth Fixed Adjustable Comb Stock Right Hand (Full Size) Hinterland #: 154455. Additionally, those smaller diameter .284 bullets used by the 7mm Rem Mag have a higher ballistic coefficient and more sectional density than .30 caliber bullets of the same weight used by the .30-06 Springfield. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. However, there are some important differences that set them apart from each other. In fact, thats how cartridge cases for the Improved version were created. Using a shortened .375 H&H Magnum case necked down to use a .284 bullet, the7mm Remington Magnum (often referred to as the 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm Mag, or7mm RM) offered a significant ballistic improvement over the .30-06 Springfield, the .270 Winchester, the .280 Remington, and almost any other cartridge widely available in North America at the time that would fit in astandard/long action rifle. Heres one last thing to consider when comparing these cartridges: magazine capacity. If youre interested in doing so, its also possible for a skilled gunsmith to convert a rifle in .280 Remington over to the .280 Ackley Improved chambering with a chamber reamer. Those bullets are much more resistant to wind drift and retain much more energy as they travel down range. Lets take a look at how it shoots. Factory .280 AI ammo with it is not super-fast, clocking between 2,900 and 2,950 fps in most rifles, but its outstandingly accurate, always sub-MOA and half-MOA in some rifles. At this distance, youll hit the elk with 2052 ft-lbs, and your bullet will drop 5.8. This item: RCBS .280 Ackley Improved F L Die Set $75.99 RCBS Single Stage Shell Holder, Hardened Shell Holder $12.36 Customers also search Page 280 ackley improved brass 280 ackley improved rcbs 280 remington hornady overall length gauge lee precision reloading case length gauge From the brand Reloading Kits Visit the Store POWDER DISPENSERS A lot of savvy outfitters and professional hunters around the globe recommend big-game bullets of 160 grains or heavier, and the 7mm/.284 bore diameter meets that handily without greatly exceeding it. Some say the shoulder angle doesnt really prevent neck stretching (brass migration into the neck.) Ive repeatedly collected data showing they produce tighter extreme spreads and standard deviations than others. Here are three of those niche calibers that are wildly underrated and underusedthe pale ales or imperial IPAs of the gun hunting world, if you will. The .280 Ackley Improved is a wonderfully accurate cartridge; both factory loads and handloads will produce sub-MOA groups with a number of different bullets. The table below compares the recoil produced by the Nosler loads compared above for those cartridges when fired from a 7.5 pound rifle. Quick View. 74.79 $. In fact, the bull trotted off with his buddies. Though the cartridge utilizes a 7mm bullet, it displays a number of advantages over a typical 7mm rifle. For ammo, check out Federals 150g Power Shok cartridge. For a decade or more, the .280 AI has been my favorite all-around cartridge for big game in the West. Though only a few cartridges (like the 270 WSM, .270 Weatherby, and 6.8 Remington SPC) use .277 bullets, the fact that the .270 itself is so popular means theres also a decent amount of quality bullets to choose from for that cartridge as well. A .280 Ackley Improved simply shoots better over long range than a .30-06. However, that comes at the expense of more recoil and the larger diameter case of the cartridge results in a reduced magazine capacity in most rifles. This 1972 classic stars Robert Redford as an ex-soldier who forsakes civilization for a new life in cold, indifferent lands already home to Indian tribes. Even so, the 7mm Remington Magnum can hold significantly more powder than the other three, which is due in large part to its larger diameter case. Riley. The result was a new case with slightly more (usually around 4-5%) powder capacity. Some gun designers necked up the .30-06 to develop bigger cartridges like the 338-06 and the.35 Whelen. They got lucky with the 7mm Rem mag. On the other hand, the .280 Remington is normally offered with 139 grain, 140 grain, or 150 grain bullets, but its possible to find a few loads with 156 grain, 160 grain, and 165 grain bullets as well. Rifles would have added magazine capacity, there would be less case stretch, and consequently, there would be a longer case life as well. Are you sensitive to recoil? As you can see, the .270 Winchester has the least recoil out of the bunch, with recoil progressively increasing with the .280 Remington, .280 Ackley Improved, and 7mm Remington Magnum. Oddly, I think the modest velocity is one reason that particular bullet performs so well in the .280 AIits not going quite fast enough to grenade on impact up close. Maybe a .22LR, .223 Rem., or a .30-06. Rounds like the 25-06 Rem., 7 mm-08, and 338-06 all started out as non-standard cartridges before they were legitimized and chambered by the industrys major players. However, for hunting, there are better balanced options for the .280 AI. Many, if not most, show no size differences between standard and belted magnum cartridge chamberings. 5.0. Mag. The relatively new .280 AI is nowhere near as common as the 270 or 7mm Rem Mag. Heres why: 280 AI shoots 50 fps to 100 fps faster than the 280 Remington with the same bullets in the same standard-length actions. Ackley and Fred Huntington and known previously by a variety of names such as the .280 Rem. .300 Blackout Case capacities and reloading data were obtained from Nosler (here, here, here, and here). Great article and comparison of similar cartridges. This prevents .280 Remington ammunition from being chambered and fired in a .270 Winchester chamber. By 2008, Nosler standardized it and SAAMI accepted it. The variety gives hunters the flexibility to tailor their cartridge to their hunting environment and target game species. When chambered in a fine rifle like this Nesika Hunter Model V, the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge is highly accurate, mild mannered, and a virtual death ray in the field. Choose medium-slow burn rate powders, such as H4831SC and Reloder 19 for light- to midweight projectiles. 1 Single 284/7mm Caliber Projectile From $ 1.00. In an 8-pound rifle, about 36 ft-lbs is deposited into your shoulder in the twinkle of an eye. That being said with proper bullets, and I tend towards the 150 grain in .270 though Ive had good results with the 130s. I loved my .280 Rem., though I didnt have much confidence with it beyond 350 yards. The .270 Winchester also uses .277 bullets while the .280 Remington, .280 AI, and 7mm Remington Magnum all use .284 bullets. 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC: Which is Better? A 280 AI can safely fire 280 Remington ammunition, simultaneously fire-forming brass cases to reloadable 280 AI dimensions. Remington never introduced a new cartridge it couldnt hurt, the .280 and now the .260Rem being the best examples. Modern long-range 7mm projectiles typically have really high BCsso high, in fact, that manufacturers have to get extreme in the 6.5mm and .30-caliber bullet lines just to come close. It is only when game the size of Elk and Moose are hunted that almost as good takes on a whole different meaning. Ive been a user of this cartridge, in both its wildcat and later in its ballistically identical standardized formats, for just under 15 years. Ever since, the .280 Ackley Improved has earned great popularity in the US market. Mag. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. 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This rifle jams a bullet into the lands at a coal of3.250 tight enough that it will pull bullets every time. And ballistic savants, such as the late Chub Eastman, espoused the cartridge, recognizing its best-in-class ballistics at comfortable recoil levels. In this case, it takes about 6% more powder to produce about 1.5% more velocity and this results in about6-7% more recoil. Not only does the .280 AI offer a noticeable ballistic advantage over the .280 Remington, but its also capable of performance nearly on par with the 7mm Remington Magnum. The first 3-shots I fired through it (150-grain Barnes X pushed to 3,040 fps by 58 grains of Reloader 19 if memory serves, but dont trust this data and always work up your own loads carefully) nestled a 5/16th-inch circle. He didnt even flinch! Theres only one question: What are you waiting for? Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. Considering that the 7RemMag came from the same .458, .338, and .264 Magnum (belted) case, when loaded to the same pressure levels and housed in a rifle of 26, it will exceed any max velocity possible with the .280AI by at least 150fps (hand loaders have proven this fact for decades). Cases obtained by firing--and thus fireforming--standard cartridges through Ackley's improved chamber could be handloaded to give improved performance. This is illustrated in the table below comparing Nosler Trophy Grade and Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammunition loaded with 130gr AccuBond (.435 BC) and 145gr ELD-X (.536 BC) bullets in .270 Winchester, 140gr AccuBond (.485 BC) and 150gr ELD-X (.574 BC) bullets in .280 Remington, 140gr AccuBond (.485 BC) and 162gr ELD-X (.631 BC) bullets in .280 AI, and 140gr AccuBond (.485 BC) and 162gr ELD-X (.631 BC) bullets in 7mm Rem Mag. Since its inception in the late 1950s, the cartridge has continued to pick up steam among big-game hunters, especially those looking to extend their maximum effective range on medium- to large-bodied . Despite the above redundant confusion of cartridges shooting .284-inch bullets, that list is not complete. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. and uses 10 to 15 percent less powder to do so. However, since the .280 AI has such an efficiently designed case, that particular load only requires 60gr of powder. Our current production dies are for chambers that are cut to the SAAMI specification and are stamped "280 Ackley Imp". We show you how. Indeed, the .280 Ackley Improved (280 AI) is one of the newest SAAMI standardized rifle cartridges on the block. While the .270 had a very fast muzzle velocity compared to other popular cartridges of the day, it was not an instant commercial success. Being a heavier projectile of the .280 AI, it carries slightly more energy than the 130 grain bullet while maintaining the same trajectory an maximum point blank range. MFG #: 035531283. Handloaded to a sizzling 3,200 fps, its flat and forgiving for shots inside a quarter-mile. Like the (copycat?) Thanks for your support. Can the .280 AI really live up to the claim made by some that it can do everything the 7mm Mag can do, but with less recoil? Last, but not least, Ive come to love Federals 155-grain Terminal Ascent bullet. While on the subject of velocity, allow me to point out that the .280 AI really deserves a 24-inch barrel. In both cases, the .270 Winchester has a slightly flatter trajectory, but the .280 Remington has a tiny bit more kinetic energy at all ranges (about 5-10% at 500 yards). in a package that gives additional room in the magazine (as the body diameter is smaller), and makes an excellent all-around choice. Having plenty of follow-up ammo on tap is a very good thing. Its a perfect 7mm rifle without magnum kick. Felt recoil will vary from shooter to shooter and rifle to rifle, but free recoil energy is still a useful way to compare cartridges. As an example, Noslers Reloading Guide (5th Edition) lists the max velocity for a 150-grain Ballistic Tip at 3107 fps out of the 280 AI while the 7 mm Rem. Some were reluctant to adopt the cartridge, but many American hunters eventually came to appreciate the flat shooting characteristics of the round as well as the fact that it was so effective on thin skinned game. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. With equal barrel lengths, the Ackley Improved version gets you about 100 additional fps of velocity with a 140-grain bullet and a 24-inch barrel. As you can see, even though they have a very similar trajectory with both light and heavy for caliber bullets, the .280 Remington has a clear advantage over the .270 Winchester in terms of wind drift. All will certainly work to one degree or another. Any modern, strong bolt-action that can handle a 30-06, 270 Win., 25-06 Rem. This very likely hampered adoption of the cartridge to a certain degree. The belted 7x61mm Sharpe & Hart Super came out in 1953. Bergara added the cartridge to its chambering options. $49.99 ($2.50/count) Thats absolutely true. speeds with the same bullet. A .280 Remington cartridge fired from a rifle chambered in .280 Ackley Improved will result in a case formed for the latter, which may be used for reloading. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. It didnt take very long before the .270 Winchester was firmly entrenched as one of the most popular hunting cartridges used in the United States. Why did the .280 Remington struggle to initially gain traction in the commercial shooting and hunting market? Recoil is a product of ejecta mass (powder as well as bullet) and velocity. Handloading the 280 AI is straightforward and easy with a wide variety of medium- to slow-burning powders, but this isnt a handloading-only cartridge these days. Are there other pros or cons of the .280 Ackley Improved that we didnt cover within this article? 7mm Rem. Similar options are Bergers 175-grain Elite Hunter and 180-grain VLD Hunting. The cartridge uses the same case as the venerable old .308 Win., but necks it up to accept a .338-caliber projectile. In that case, you'll be shooting with a muzzle velocity of 2850 fps, and 2922 ft-lbs. Several propellants work wonderfully in the .280 AI. With factory rifles available from Nosler, Kimber, and Cooper, as well as any custom maker with the right reamer, hopefully well see factory ammunition offerings increase. Copyright Ron Spomer Outdoors document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Naturally, many whitetail deer hunters choose this iconic Western big game animal for an out-of-state hunt. In 2007, ammunition manufacturer Nosler registered the .280 Ackley Improved with SAAMI and began providing factory loaded ammunition and rifles for it. Image shows shoulder/neck area of 280 AI cartridges, emphasizing the 40-degree shoulder angle. According to Nosler reloading data, although the .7mm Remington Magnum does not provide more than 50 fps over the .280 AI with similar projectiles, the latter cartridge holds less powder in its case, thus it is considered more efficient. Subscriber Services. Weatherby chambers many of their rifles in the .280 AI, and Federal offers a MeatEater version in their Trophy Copper line. Read the article below if youd like to learn more details about some of the various hunting rifle choices for the 270 Winchester. Notify Me When Available. So, if it wasnt bad enough that the management at Remington didnt fully get behind the cartridge and offer it in a bolt-action rifle from the start, they also kept changing its name. If you compare the .280 Ackley Improved with its father round, the .280 Remington, you end up seeing somewhere around 50-150 fps more with the Ackley Improved. [2] Several different companies manufacture rifles chambered in .280 AI, including the Ruger M77 Hawkeye, Savage 110, Browning X-Bolt and Weatherby Mark V. The .280 AI is basically the .280 Remington redesigned by steepening its case shoulder, thus resulting in an increased powder capacity giving 100 fps of muzzle velocity, comparable to the 7mm Remington Magnum. Up close, it wallops just like the .30-06, having similar bullet weight at similar velocities. Drive Nosler's 150-grain AccuBond Long Range bullet 3,050 fps in a 10 mph wind, zero it for maximum-point-blank-range (10-inch target,) and with a dead-center aim your bullets should stay within that target out to 376 yards. Before we get started, I have an administrative note: Some of the links below are affiliate links. But do you know how to properly use them? How much less? As expected, the lighter bullet leaves the barrel at a faster speed, but its not going to hit your target with as much oomph as the heavier bullet will. The 7mm Rem Mag load above still has about3% more free recoil energy than the faster .280 AI load. It was a sub-0.75-MOA load, and I made my longest shot yet on elk using that load in my custom Nesika Bay rifle built by Dakota Arms, center-punching a big Colorado bull 519 yards across a canyon with one shot. The primary difference between the standard .280 Rem. Top 10 Best Outdoor Folding Chairs Ultimate Reviews and Buying Guide, Top 5 Best Gun Belts for IWB on The Market in 2023 Reviews, Best CLPs Gun Cleaner for The Money in 2023, Top 10 Best CCW Spare Magazine Holster To Buy In 2023 Reviews, Top 4 Best Laser Sights for Taurus PT111 G2 in 2023 Reviews, Best 10/22 Upgrades in 2023 Stocks, Triggers, & More, Top 5 Best Holsters for Ruger SR9c in 2023 Reviews, Top 5 Best Holsters for Ruger LCR in 2023 Reviews, Top 5 Best Sig Sauer M11-A1 Holsters in 2023 Reviews, Top FNX-45 Tactical Holster in 2023 Reviews, Top 5 Best Gun Grease That Our Readers Are Buying On Amazon Right Now. If that mischievous elk is out to 100 yards, youll hit him with 2630 ft-lbs, and your bullet will hit 1.6 high. Bullet Weight: ALL. Basically, it can hold more powder and thus can shoot the same weight bullet a little bit faster. MeatEater version in their Trophy Copper line. The unique roots of the 7mm Remington Magnum and the shared heritage of the .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, and the .280 Ackley Improved are all obvious in the photo below. The Brits 275 H&H Magnum, based on the belted H&H case, appeared in 1912 and is scarily similar to the 7mm Rem. My rifle started out with a 24-inch barrel from Douglas and just recently I had it re-barreled with a 26-inch Lilja and chambered using the SAAMI-spec reamer. However, the published data is provided from a .280 AI tested with a 26" barrel rifle, while the .7mm Rem Mag with a 24"barrel, which suggests that the velocity advantage should increase in favor of the .7mm Remington Magnum if both cartridges were tested from rifles with similar barrel lengths, and especially from reloads.[5]. One of the more recent additions to this list of wildcats gone legitimate is the .280 Ackley Improved. However, the 7mm Remington Magnum is still capable of greater velocities overall. Remember, ejecta (exploding gases and particulates exiting the muzzle) contributes greatly to recoil. Winner: .280 Ackley Improved .280 AI Versatility vs. .300 Win. Indeed, depending on the exact barrel length of the rifles in question, the real world advantage one cartridge may have over the other may narrow considerably, disappear, or even flip in favor of the other cartridge. Both of those cartridges are very capable performers, though neither is as well known or as widely used as the .270 Winchester or 7mm Remington Magnum. First, the .270, .280, and .280 AI are all very similar in appearance: they have the same rim diameter as well as very similar case lengths. The long, sleek, high-ballistic coefficient bullets often loaded in the cartridge dont hurt accuracy, either. The .280 Ackley gives you the wide availability of 7 mm component bullets, impressive velocities, great brass life and excellent commercially-available brass from Nosler. 270 vs 308 WIN: WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU HUNT WITH? However, the cartridge shoots larger diameter bullets that are generally heavier. 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The cartridge is more than capable of taking large game like elk and moose, but it can do so with less powder and less recoil than magnum cartridges like the 7mm Rem. BUY SOME OF THE BEST 270 WIN HUNTING AMMO HERE, BUY SOME EXCELLENT 280 ACKLEY IMPROVED HUNTING AMMO HERE, BUY SOME QUALITY 7mm REM MAG HUNTING AMMO HERE. Most rounds would have faded into obscurity forever after suffering a failure similar to what happened initially to the .280 Remington. shooting Nosler 150 gr. Given the rising popularity of long, sleek, aerodynamically efficient bullets, Id go with the 1-8.Rebarreling is a great option if you already have a shot-out barrel on any standard-length action. Mag. Savage 110 Hunter .280 Ackley Improved Bolt Action Rifle 22" Barrel 4 Rounds Syn. It could push 150-grain bullets about 2,800 fps. Mag. This gives shooters a lot of options in rifle brands. Nosler offers two Custom and two Trophy Grade loads for the .280 AI but thats about the extent of factory-loaded options. Even so, the .280 Ackley Improved is not as fast as the 7mm Remington Magnum, as a few of that cartridge's avid supporters would have us believe. Factory data has it exiting the muzzle at 2,850 fps, just 90 fps slower than the same bullet in Hornadys 7mm Remington Magnum ammo. Lets say you want to shoot a bigger bullet than 140-grain, though. For example, when using the same weight bullet, .280 Ackley Improved factory ammunition typically shoots 50-150 (usually around 100 fps faster) than most .280 Remington factory ammo. Like many calibers, the .280 Ackley Improved (AI) is underrated only by those who have never used it. However, way out there, it absolutely trounces the .30-06, thanks to the far better aerodynamics of the 7mm bullets. So, yes, its easy to find examples of .280 Ackley Improved loads that either match or exceed the performance of the 7mm Remington Magnum and still have less recoil. Mag. Typically, a rifle magazine that can hold 4-5 .270 or .280 cartridges will only be able to hold 3 7mm Remington Magnum cartridges. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Perhaps this deadly attack might not have happened if the young hiker had been more knowledgeable about the dangers of encountering a wild animal. Theres never been a better time to get into the .280 Ackley Improved game, and theres never been a time when the cartridge has been more relevant. The results are also about what youd expect for the Hornady Precision hunter loads for those three cartridges. Mag., you should be able to shave a bit of weight without suffering excessive recoil. Energy up front was over 3,100 ft-lbs. What are your thoughts, though? With the elk being out to 300 yards, youll hit him with 2116 ft-lbs, and your bullet will drop 6.9. The .280 AIs additional case capacity does good things, but it doesnt change laws of physics. In a pinch (read lost luggage), .280 Rem. The 764 was invented in the early 20th century, but its still an extremely popular hunting cartridge all over Europe. Are you a handloader? First, they introduced the .280 Remington in their Model 740 autoloader. Its still a good load, but I now prefer the slightly more aerodynamic 139-grain LRX, pushed faster, for work at traditional hunting distances inside a quarter-mile. Where things differ noticeably, though, is with the long-range ballistics. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. It is true that certain factory loads and handloads for the .280 AI can come very close and even exceed the performance of typical 7mm Remington Magnum factory loads. Mag. Such projectiles drop less and drift less in the wind, even though they do start out a bit slower than light-for-caliber bullets. When you push past this performance level with a 7 mm cartridge, you do so with diminishing returns as far as velocity goes. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. 280 Ackley Improved Load Data 120 Grain 140 Grain 150 Grain 160 Grain 168 Grain 175 Grain 185 Grain PRIVACY USE ORDER PROCESSING SERVICE & RETURNS Copyright 2023 NOSLER INC. Weatherby included the .280 AI in its shockingly lightweight, top-shelf Backcountry rifle line. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt. [3], Loaded with a 150 grain bullet, the .280 AI shot from a 24" barrel gives a muzzle velocity of approximately 3,060 fps, which is about 100 fps faster than a .280 Remington loaded with a bullet of similar weight. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. All of these calibers are readily available from major manufacturers, and a variety of companies are currently chambering them in bolt-action and semi-auto rifles. Mag. 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