Lindcott Armory Compare / .280 Ackley Improved vs 6.8 Western
Cartridge comparison
.280 Ackley Improved vs 6.8 Western
.280 Ackley Improved is faster (3,100 vs 2,970 fps); .280 Ackley Improved carries more energy (3,300 vs 3,231 ft·lb); 6.8 Western recoils less.
.280 Ackley Improved →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.8 Western →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .280 Ackley Improved | 6.8 Western | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1960 | 2021 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.02″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,100 fps | 2,700–2,970 fps |
| Energy | 2,950–3,300 ft·lb | 2,622–3,231 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 13–18 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 700 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .280 Ackley Improved faster than 6.8 Western?
- .280 Ackley Improved is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 2,970 fps.
- Does .280 Ackley Improved hit harder than 6.8 Western?
- .280 Ackley Improved carries more muzzle energy (3,300 vs 3,231 ft·lb).