Hornady Precision Hunter .280 Ackley Improved 162gr

Precision Hunter .280 Ackley Improved

Hornady's Precision Hunter ammunition represents the pinnacle of factory-loaded hunting rounds, combining meticulous engineering with proven field performance. This load pairs the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge with the 162-grain ELD-X bullet, delivering consistent accuracy and devastating terminal performance across all practical hunting ranges.

Ballistic Excellence

The ELD-X bullet features a patent-pending Heat Shield tip that resists aerodynamic heating and maintains its shape throughout the trajectory, preserving the highest-in-class ballistic coefficient. A streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design and highly concentric AMP bullet jackets create radically superior aerodynamic efficiency.

Key Specifications:

• Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved
• Bullet Weight: 162 grains
• Muzzle Velocity: 2850 fps
• Ballistic Coefficient: .630
• Package: 20 rounds per box

Terminal Performance

At close to moderate ranges (0-400 yards), the ELD-X expands continuously throughout its penetration path, with the thick jacket shank and InterLock ring keeping core and jacket together for 50-60% weight retention. At extended ranges (400+ yards), the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion, producing a large mushroom with 85-90% weight retention for deep penetration and maximum wound cavity.

Quality and Consistency

Precision Hunter ammunition uses clean-burning propellants loaded to uniform capacity, ensuring consistent shot-to-shot results regardless of temperature. This attention to detail delivers the accuracy and performance uniformity demanded by serious hunters facing diverse hunting situations.