If you are a handloader though, the choice is a no-brainer. In my experience, the .280 AI generates nearly as much velocity as the popular 7mm Rem. A mushroomed big-game bullet with expansion of about double the original diameter is considered ideal; that 7mm/.284-diameter bullet measures 0.568 inch across, with a surface area of over 1.01 square inches. Product Name Price Latest Products Most Popular. Log In Register. Next Last. 1 of 2 Go to page. Campfire 'Bwana. I have a .338-280 "'improved" (30-degree shoulder) and I'll be damned if I can see a significant difference in velocities compared with either of the .338-06s that I have had. Hunting reloading dies. Our current production dies are for chambers that are cut to the SAAMI specification and are stamped "280 Ackley Imp". Cette cartouche délivre une exceptionnelle balistique Balistique et ce chambrage autorise l'emploi de munitions standard .280RM. Select a light load of a relatively fast powder (IMR4895 is great) from the standard.280 Remington data. 280 Ackley Improved. Joined Sep 8, 2016 Messages 130. Joined Apr 26, 2018 Messages 182 Reaction score 151 Location Idaho Media 187 Member of Safari Club International, NRA, Wild Sheep Foundation Hunted Tanzania, Nimibia, S. Africa Jul 14, 2020 #1 I am … Home; My Account. Northern Arizona. Out of N165, N560 and N580 which would be the … In the photo you can clearly see the rim at the head of the case. Out of Stock × Out of stock. The.280 Ackley has a similar velocity to the 7mm Rem Mag, when using light to mid-weight bullets. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 1. The.280 Ackley Improved provides honest magnum performance with every advantage of a standard cartridge. E-mail your comments/questions about this site to: EmediaHunter@nrahq.org, For questions/comments about American Hunter magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.org, You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Hunter, visit nramediakit.com for more information. Home / Product Caliber / 280 ACKLEY IMP 280 ACKLEY IMP. was better know for his barrels and rebore work. The SAAMI spec 280 Ackley Improved chamber is.014 inches shorter at the datum line headspace dimension than the traditionally accepted wildcat chamber spec as previously produced. 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. Hessian. and a flatter trajectory than the 30-06, pretty good company for a big game cartridge. There is no reason that the barrel would need to be set back to get the chamber correct. Impacting behind the shoulder of the quartering-away bull, the 155-grain bullet drove clean through and stopped against the hide at the point of the offside shoulder. Northern Arizona. Reactions: harps and Deputy819. It also tends to produce less recoil, and less muzzle blast. At the top end, for extended-range work, I like Hornady’s 175-grain ELD-X. The .280 AI’s additional case capacity does good things, but it doesn’t change laws of physics. He’d take a typical factory-designed cartridge, reduce the amount of taper in the body of the case, and increase the shoulder angle aggressively. speeds with the same bullet. The cartridge still didn’t gain the popularity it deserved. Reader K. Akins recently wrote to ask which cartridge I thought would benefit the most from conversion to Ackley Improved: the 260 Remington, 270 Winchester, or 7mm-08 Remington. However, it is much more significant when the two expand. Showing all 7 results. For instance, an improved version of the 280 Remington would be known as a 280 Remington Ackley Improved or 280 AI. Muzzle velocity was 3,060 fps, right there with advertised 7mm Rem. If so, we suggest the following procedure: Start with standard.280 Remington cases. Reloading Information. Shop Nosler Products. A technician friend at Barnes used this bullet right after it was introduced for a once-in-a-lifetime free-range bison hunt in Utah and shot a large, old bull right at 600 yards with his .280 AI rifle. Well, for starters, if you’re not a handloader, I don’t know that I would. Home / Product Caliber / 280 ACKLEY IMP 280 ACKLEY IMP. FAQs; Categories. I plan on reloading whatever cartridge I choose as another hobby so I figured why not get the AI version. However I would like to have the ability to use it on mulies and elk. velocities with less recoil and muzzle blast. As the mathematicians among us know, when you increase diameter, frontal surface area increases exponentially. Going longer gains little; going shorter loses too much. Ackley. If you have dies for the original they will not form your … I decided to start with the Berger classic 168 and 4831. Mag. Conveniently, the .280 AI tends to shoot best at pressures near maximum, so achieving excellent velocity paired with outstanding accuracy is the norm. Mag. It’s a tremendous bullet. by 100 fps. I’ve also had superb results with Berger’s 168-grain VLD Hunting. Several propellants work wonderfully in the .280 AI. Flat-Rate Shipping. Which Cartridge Benefits Most from Ackley Improved Treatment? 280 Ackley Improved, 22", Bolt Action, Synthetic Black Stock, Matte Black Finish, ... Hinterland #: 85984; MFG #: 57374; Availability. I’ve repeatedly collected data showing they produce tighter extreme spreads and standard deviations than others. Posts: 13,843. Add to Cart OMR magnum taper 1”, 1-8.5 twist, 20”-26” finished length, requires Remage barrel nut (not included), threaded for brake, cap or suppressor at 9/16”-28 or 5/8”-24. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. LRH Team Member. With 200-grain bullets pushed at 2,900 fps or so, the big .30s clearly impact with more visible result—on both ends. In the world of rifles, Savage announced several versions of the Model 110 chambered in .280 AI. Savage 57147 10/110 Long Range Hunter Bolt 280 Ackley Improved . Just for reference, the .280 AI will shoot a light 140-grain bullet about 300 fps faster than the .270 Winchester can. Looking at switching to Vihatvouri powder for use with 160 - 168gr projectiles. Flat-Rate Shipping. Compare that to the 6.5mm/.264, which measures 0.528 inch across and has a surface area of 0.87. Muzzle energy is about 3,400 ft-lbs. and the .280 Ackley Improved is the steeper 40 degree, which lengthens the case body and allows for about 5 percent more powder capacity. The only difference it will make is for the dies you use. S. Joined: Aug 2002. Ruger 10/22 Competition Rifle at 300 Yards, Rock River Arms LAR-15M .450 Bushmaster - Reviewed & Tested, Improved Ballistics a Key to Accurate Long-Range Shooting, Husqvarna AB. The true beauty of this round is its versatility. The primary difference between the standard .280 Rem. Mag. While Nosler offers pre-formed 280 Ackley brass, you may want to form your own. Editor's note, this article originally appeared in the Gun Digest 2013 annual book. Where the .280 Ackley Improved differs from the .280 Rem. Left is 30-30 Ackley Improved. Sort By . This photo should make that easy to see, however later in this article we will discuss some of Ackley’s other designs and show where the confusion comes from. According to Derek Peterson, president of Peterson Cartridge, “The.280 Ackley Improved casing will launch a 7mm, 120 gr. Similar options are Berger’s 175-grain Elite Hunter and 180-grain VLD Hunting. 280 Remington Ackley I . It’s enough to significantly increase energy transfer, without impeding penetrating ability. 280 Ackley Improved. Ackley's greatest creation! Big bore semiauto or a lever gun? Jan 14, 2017 #1 Non-Lead Hunter Active member. The .280 Ackley Improved (.280 AI) was registered with SAAMI in 2007 by Nosler. Was using Reloder 23, however I can get Vihatvouri powder at a better price and better availability. Most well know of all is probably the 280 Ackley Improved, because Nosler decided to take it to SAAMI and make it a "factory" cartridge. .280 ACKLEY IMPROVED. Thread starter Jager Waffen74; Start date Jul 14, 2020; Tags.280 ai remington sheep rifle Jager Waffen74. These modifications resulted in added capacity, which increased velocity, and less case stretch, which resulted in longer case life. Mag. and uses 10 to 15 percent less powder to do so. You’ll often hear that the Ackley gives you 7 mm Rem. I would like to make a trade for a 300wsm or 30saum or something similar. 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. The "improved" case is on the left and the standard .338-06 on the right. Get the American Hunter Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. S. SU35 OP. Go. Add to Cart OMR magnum taper 1”, 1-8.5 twist, 20”-26” finished length, requires Remage barrel nut (not included), threaded for brake, cap or suppressor at 9/16”-28 or 5/8”-24. Excellent capability without fanfare is the result. or the 7 mm Rem. Calibre : .280 Ackley Improved . 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. Frank and Tony from Gallery of Guns spice up the Glock test using their non-dominant hands. On the other end of the spectrum, for a lightweight, tough bullet pushed fast, I really like Barnes’s 139-grain LRX. I was getting 2960 fps with 160gr in my Kimber with good accuracy, using Rel 23. One of P.O. .280 Ackley Improved, Bullet 162gr Hornady ELD-X, Brass Hornady | Nosler, Muzzle Velocity* 2970fps, Ballistic Coefficient G1/G7 .670/.338, COAL 3.330″. Bulk Ammunition on sale, including 280 Ackley Improved Rifle Rounds. Ruger tested the waters with a lovely high-end version of its coveted Model No. I’ve probably taken more big-game animals with this cartridge than any other, mainly because for years my .280 AI was one of the few hunting rifles that I owned. Ackley improved not only standard cartridges, but also other popular wildcats, and was the first to create a .17 caliber (4.5 mm) centerfire cartridge. Looking for some advice here please. 280 Ackley Improved 280 Ackley Improved Case: Nosler Primer: Federal 210 Case Trim: 2.525” Barrel Length: 24” Twist Rate: 1:9” Barrel: Bartlein Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. The .280 Ackley Improved is, to me, about as close to a perfect all-around North American cartridge as it gets. Seller: Ammo And Arms Ammo And Arms. Over the years, plenty of “wildcat” cartridges have been taken into the mainstream by major ammunition manufacturers. For Sale Custom .280 Ackley Improved Sheep Rifle $1,550 Shipped. For a decade or more, the .280 AI has been my favorite all-around cartridge for big game in the West. The Ackley Improved family of wildcat cartridges are designed to be easily made by rechambering existing firearms, and fireforming the ammunition to decrease body taper and increase shoulder angle, resulting in a higher case capacity. Posts: 13,843. Out of N165, N560 and N580 which would be the … The .280 Remington Ackley Improved is a centerfire rifle cartridge. Their cases offer reloaders excellent uniformity in wall thickness, weight and internal capacity. Having plenty of follow-up ammo on tap is a very good thing. You’re talking about a cartridge suitable for a wide variety of game without the recoil of a magnum round. 280 Ackley Improved, 22", Bolt Action, Synthetic Black Stock, Matte Black Finish, ... Hinterland #: 85984; MFG #: 57374; Availability. |   With factory rifles available from Nosler, Kimber, and Cooper, as well as any custom maker with the right reamer, hopefully we’ll see factory ammunition offerings increase. Louisiana I have a newly built.280 ackley improved built by David Christman (look him up) that has less than 30 rounds fired through it. 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. All Rights Reserved. Looking at it from a technical perspective, the.280 Ackley Improved is a much better design in that it runs on less powder, yet offers a performance level comparable to the 7 Mag. Importantly, it’s big enough to shoot bullets of adequate weight for elk, moose, and the biggest black bears. I was getting 2960 fps with 160gr in my Kimber with good accuracy, using Rel 23. OUT OF STOCK (0) Bergara Rifles Premier Mountain 280 Ackley Improved 3+1 22" Gra . The.280 Ackley is an improvement over a standard 280 Remington, and that’s not easy to do. The .280 AI will never replace with .270 Win., but it’s a cartridge of equal or grater capability that deserves its place at the table as a legitimate factory round. Thread starter Non-Lead Hunter; Start date Jan 14, 2017; 1; 2; Next. We ping steel with a .300 WinMag at over a mile. Nearly concurrently, Federal announced it was working on three different .280 AI loads, including a Berger bullet and Federal’s own Terminal Ascent and Trophy Copper bullets. The SAAMI spec 280 Ackley Improved chamber is .014 inches shorter at the datum line headspace dimension than the traditionally accepted wildcat chamber spec as previously produced. Ackley's earliest wildcats was the 7mm-06 Improved, which was made by necking down the .30-06 Springfield case and fire-forming it to have less body taper and a 40-degree shoulder angle. Handloaders will find this cartridge to be pretty forgiving and simple to load. Berry's product line is extensive; in addition to making over 60 types of bullets, the firm... Give a Gift   280 Ackley Improved; Brands; Federal; Hornady; In Stock Only Federal 280 Ackley Improved 140 gr Trophy Copper Meat Eater 20/Box $48.99 ($2.45 / round) In Stock Brand: Federal; Item Number: P280AITC1; Type: Hunting; Quantity: 20 Rounds; Federal 280 AI 155 gr Terminal Ascent 20/Box $45.99 ($2.30 / round) In Stock Brand: Federal; Item Number: P280AITA1; Type: Hunting; Quantity: 20 Rounds; … 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. Was using Reloder 23, however I can get Vihatvouri powder at a better price and better availability. 280 Ackley Improved is 280 Remington blown out with a sharper shoulder, so it won't fit in the standard 280 chamber, but it's made by the reverse process: firing 280 Remington cases in … The .280 Ackley Improved was in Ackley’s day, and remains today, a better choice. That reason was heavier bullets. 28 Nosler Brass.280 Remington Brass.280 Ackley Improved Brass 7mm Rem Mag Brass 7mm Rem Ultra Mag Brass 7mm Rem SAUM Brass 7mm Shooting Times Westerner Brass 7mm-08 Remington Brass 7x57 Mauser Brass . That the .280 AI can be built on a standard long action with a 30-06/.270 bolt face and magazine box is an added bonus. It’s a legitimate, repeatable 0.40-MOA bullet in my Proof rifle, and even though velocity with that tuned handload is modest, at 2,870 fps, it has proven to be excellent on mule deer and elk. Minuteman. He was highly instrumental in the creation of the Gunsmithing School in Trinidad, Colorado. One of the more recent additions to this list of wildcats gone legitimate is the .280 Ackley Improved. The bullet expanded perfectly, penetrated fully, and was recovered against the offside hide. www.longrangehunting.com Click to expand... WOW! It’s 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. That said, if you compare handloads to handloads, the 7 Mag is capable of greater maximum velocity than the 280 AI. To fully-realize the versatility of this cartridge, you’ll either need to handload or be willing to purchase custom loaded ammunition. There’s a reason that over 50 years ago, the 7mm Rem. Mauser Series 1100 Deluxe Rifle Review, Springfield Armory M1A Tanker .308 Review, Best Rimfire Cartridges — .22 Magnum vs .22 Long Rifle, Berry's Bullets: Reloading Equipment, Shooting Accessories & Bullet Accuracy Tests, The Future Of Special Operations Small Arms. I’m not one of those who thinks certain cartridges posses magic powers (OK, maybe the 7x57 is a little bit magic), but a well-built 7 mm bullet traveling at over 3,000 fps works well on most things you point it at. $14.95 Per Firearm One $9.99 Charge For Any Amount of Accessories Shipping Information. 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. AH veteran. bullet over 3,400 fps. And loaded judiciously, it will push heavy VLD-type 180-grain bullets as fast as the 7mm Remington Short Action Ultra Mag. 280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X ® Precision Hunter ® Item #85586 | 20/Box . However, it’s doubtful he anticipated that more than a half-century later, his .280 Ackley Improved cartridge would blossom into a favorite of savvy open-country hunters across the West. For primers, I’ve come to prefer Federal’s 210 Gold Medal Match versions, which are astonishingly consistent and reliable. in a package that gives additional room in the magazine (as the body diameter … One of P.O. The advantage is supposed to come from the longer case and the sharper shoulder which lengthens the case body slightly as well. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2020 National Rifle Association of America, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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When it’s time to head to the deer stand, I could grab a.30-06 or.243. Modern long-range 7mm projectiles typically have really high BCs—so high, in fact, that manufacturers have to get extreme in the 6.5mm and .30-caliber bullet lines just to come close. $49.15 $34.97. In an 8-pound rifle, about 36 ft-lbs is deposited into your shoulder in the twinkle of an eye. Cartridges improved by Ackley, are known as Ackley Improved (sometimes designated by only the word Ackley or Improved). Nosler brass has always been my go-to, because it’s invariably near-perfect and comes weight-sorted and prepped for accuracy, meaning trimmed to length, chamfered, and deburred, and with flash holes uniformed. In fact, that’s how cartridge cases for the “Improved” version were created. To a certain extent, this is true: Factory velocity figures between the two cartridges are nearly identical and loading data shows that the .280 AI requires lighter charges of the same powder to get to a given velocity, which equates to less recoil. My original .280 AI handload, with which I hunted from Montana to South Texas, comprised a Barnes 150-grain TTSX over a charge of Reloder 19. So why choose the .280 AI over the .280 Rem. (Anyone who isn’t exactly sure what Ackley Improved means can learn the details in this earlier blog.) Decades ahead of his time in cartridge design, Ackley became a household name for his work, at least among cartridge enthusiasts. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Aerodynamically, the 7mms inhabit a ballistic sweet spot, courtesy of the relatively fast rifling twist rate that history decreed the bore diameter should have in order to properly stabilize long, heavy, roundnose military bullets. 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