The Hornady Precision Hunter .280 Ackley Improved 162 Grain ELD-X Ammo – 85586 is meticulously crafted for hunters who demand superior performance and reliability. Utilizing high-quality components, this ammunition achieves a muzzle velocity of 2,850 fps, ensuring flat trajectories and effective energy transfer. The 162-grain ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag eXpanding) bullet features a Heat Shield® tip that resists aerodynamic heating, maintaining its shape for a high ballistic coefficient (G1 BC: 0.613). This design ensures match-grade accuracy and consistent performance at extended ranges.
Upon impact at high velocities (0-400 yards), the ELD-X bullet exhibits controlled expansion, creating a large wound channel while retaining 50-60% of its weight. At lower velocities (beyond 400 yards), the Heat Shield® tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion, resulting in a large mushroom and 85-90% weight retention. This versatility makes it suitable for hunting medium to large game across various distances.
Each cartridge is assembled with select brass casings, reliable primers, and carefully matched powders, ensuring consistent ignition and optimal performance. Stringent quality control measures guarantee proper bullet seating, consistent charges, and pressures, resulting in lot-to-lot consistency you can trust. Designed specifically for hunting medium to large game, this ammunition offers the accuracy and terminal performance needed for ethical and effective harvests. Packaged in a 20-round box, with 10 boxes per case, it is an excellent choice for your next hunting expedition.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 85586
- Product Line: Precision Hunter
- Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved
- Bullet Weight: 162 Grain
- Bullet Type: ELD-X (Extremely Low Drag eXpanding) with Heat Shield® tip
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Boxes Per Case: 10
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,850 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2,921 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Medium to large game hunting
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.613
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- ELD-X Bullet with Heat Shield® Tip – Resists aerodynamic heating, maintaining its shape for a high ballistic coefficient and superior long-range performance.
- Versatile Terminal Performance – Controlled expansion and high weight retention across a wide range of velocities make it suitable for various hunting scenarios.
- Match-Grade Accuracy – Streamlined secant ogive, optimum boattail design, and highly concentric AMP® bullet jackets ensure exceptional accuracy.
- Consistent Performance – Assembled with premium components, including select brass casings, reliable primers, and carefully matched powders, ensuring dependable performance.
- Stringent Quality Control – Ensures proper bullet seating, consistent charges, and pressures for lot-to-lot consistency.
- Purpose-Built for Hunting – Designed specifically for hunting medium to large game, offering the accuracy and terminal performance needed for ethical and effective harvests.
- Quality Manufacturing – Proudly made in the USA, adhering to stringent quality control standards.
FAQs
Q: What is the primary use for this ammunition? A: The Hornady Precision Hunter .280 Ackley Improved 162 Grain ELD-X Ammo is designed specifically for hunting medium to large game, offering consistent expansion and deep penetration for effective and ethical harvests.
Q: How does the ELD-X bullet enhance performance? A: The ELD-X bullet features a Heat Shield® tip that resists aerodynamic heating, maintaining its shape for a high ballistic coefficient. This design ensures match-grade accuracy and consistent terminal performance across a wide range of velocities.
Q: Is this ammunition suitable for all .280 Ackley Improved rifles? A: Yes, it is compatible with all rifles chambered in .280 Ackley Improved.
Q: What is the muzzle velocity of this ammunition? A: The muzzle velocity is 2,850 fps, providing flat trajectories and effective energy transfer.
Q: Why choose Black Bayou Armory? A: At Black Bayou Armory, we offer premium ammunition like the Hornady Precision Hunter series, ensuring the performance, reliability, and accuracy that discerning hunters demand.
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