Lindcott Armory Compare / .280 Ackley Improved vs .280 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.280 Ackley Improved vs .280 Remington
.280 Ackley Improved is faster (3,100 vs 3,000 fps); .280 Ackley Improved carries more energy (3,300 vs 3,100 ft·lb).
.280 Ackley Improved →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.280 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .280 Ackley Improved | .280 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1960 | 1957 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.54″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,100 fps | 2,800–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,950–3,300 ft·lb | 2,800–3,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 13–18 ft·lb | 13–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 700 yd | 700 yd |
FAQs
- Is .280 Ackley Improved faster than .280 Remington?
- .280 Ackley Improved is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .280 Ackley Improved hit harder than .280 Remington?
- .280 Ackley Improved carries more muzzle energy (3,300 vs 3,100 ft·lb).