Description
The Hornady 280 AI 162gr ELD-X load is built for shooters who want more from their .280 Ackley Improved than typical factory ammunition delivers. Hornady loads a 162 grain ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) to a rated 2850 feet per second, producing about 2923 foot-pounds of energy. Precision Hunter ammunition is loaded with the ELD-X bullet, which combines a high ballistic coefficient and Heat Shield tip with controlled expansion and deep penetration. It is built for hunters who need match-grade accuracy and reliable terminal performance at both close and extended ranges.
Why Choose the Hornady 280 AI 162gr ELD-X
- 162 grain ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding) bullet
- Rated 2850 fps and 2923 ft-lbs
- Brass cases with reliable primers
- Heat Shield tip for consistent long-range accuracy
- 20 rounds per box, item 85586
Built for the Hunt
- Accurate, consistent hunting performance
- Reliable feeding in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles
- Quality brass cases and reliable primers
- Suited to a wide range of game at typical distances
Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Hornady builds into every cartridge.
Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Hornady 280 AI 162gr ELD-X until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.
About the .280 Ackley Improved
The .280 Ackley Improved blows out the .280 Remington case for more powder capacity. It offers near-7mm-magnum velocity with less recoil and excellent accuracy, a strong all-around cartridge for elk and deer.
Specifications
- Brand: Hornady Manufacturing
- Product Line: Precision Hunter
- Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved
- Bullet Weight: 162 grains
- Bullet Type: ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag – eXpanding)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2850 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2923 ft-lbs
- Case: Brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds
- Item Number: 85586
- UPC: 090255855869
Why Choose Hornady 280 AI Ammo
Hunters looking for 280 ai long range hunting ammo want a load that shoots accurately and performs on game. This Precision Hunter load from Hornady pairs a proven bullet with consistent powder charges and quality brass for dependable results in the field.
The 280 ai 162 grain eld-x bullet leaves the muzzle at about 2850 fps with roughly 2923 ft-lbs of energy. Hornady loads it in quality brass with consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy shot to shot.
Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Hornady 280 AI 162gr ELD-X removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.
Hornady has designed and built bullets and ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska since 1949, and it tests its loads in its own ballistics lab to confirm accuracy and terminal performance. Its Precision Hunter line reflects that focus on consistency, and hornady 280 ai ammo is trusted by hunters, competitors and law enforcement across the country.
Always confirm your firearm is chambered for .280 Ackley Improved, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.
Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Hornady Manufacturing for more about their full line of loads.
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