Lindcott Armory Compare / .280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Remington Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Remington Magnum
7mm Remington Magnum is faster (3,200 vs 3,100 fps); .280 Ackley Improved recoils less.
.280 Ackley Improved →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .280 Ackley Improved | 7mm Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1960 | 1962 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,100 fps | 2,800–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,950–3,300 ft·lb | 2,900–3,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 13–18 ft·lb | 18–24 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 700 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .280 Ackley Improved faster than 7mm Remington Magnum?
- 7mm Remington Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,100 fps.