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Cartridge comparison

.280 Ackley Improved vs .280 Remington

.280 Ackley Improved and .280 Remington are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.280 Ackley Improved.280 Remington
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19601957
Bullet diameter0.284″0.284″
Case length2.5252″2.5402″
Max pressure65,000 psi60,000 psi
Recoil13–18 ft·lb13–18 ft·lb
Effective range600 yd500 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .280 Ackley Improved and .280 Remington trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare