Every .280 Ackley Improved factory load we have sourced (11 from 4 makers): G1 BC, muzzle velocity, drop at 500 and energy at 500 side by side, with a drop chart and max ethical hunting range for each.
| Load | gr | BC | MV fps / barrel | 500 yd mil | 500 yd ft·lb | Transonic yd | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 140 gr Trophy Copper | 140 | G1 0.489 | 3,075 / 24″ | 2.3 | 1,438 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler Expansion Tip 140 gr E-Tip | 140 | G1 0.489 | 3,200 / 24″ | 2.1 | 1,576 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler 140 gr Ballistic Tip Hunting | 140 | G1 0.485 | 3,100 / 24″ | 2.3 | 1,456 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 140 gr AccuBond | 140 | G1 0.485 | 3,200 / 24″ | 2.1 | 1,566 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler Trophy Grade Long Range 150 gr AccuBond Long Range | 150 | G7 0.275 | 2,930 / 24″ | 2.5 | 1,504 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Barnes VOR-TX LR 152 gr LRX BT | 152 | G1 0.467 | 3,000 / 24″ | 2.5 | 1,422 | 1,000 | maker |
| Federal 155 gr Terminal Ascent | 155 | G7 0.300 | 2,930 / 24″ | 2.5 | 1,583 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 160 gr AccuBond | 160 | G1 0.531 | 2,950 / 24″ | 2.5 | 1,589 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler Trophy Grade 160 gr Partition | 160 | G1 0.475 | 2,950 / 24″ | 2.6 | 1,459 | 1,000 | maker |
| Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr ELD-X | 162 | G7 0.318 | 2,850 / 24″ | 2.6 | 1,674 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Federal 168 gr Berger Hybrid Hunter | 168 | G7 0.290 | 2,800 / 24″ | 2.8 | 1,574 | 1,000+ | maker |
Coyote Pronghorn Whitetail deer Mule deer Wild hog Black bear Elk Moose
Standard conditions, 100 yd zero, the maker's test barrel. Open any load for the full chart, or build the rig in the app and it corrects for your barrel and your air.