Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting ammunition in .280 Ackley Improved (part no. 43504) loads a 140-grain polymer-tipped bullet built for hunters who want fast, consistent expansion on deer-sized game without giving up flat-shooting accuracy. Nosler pioneered the polymer-tip hunting bullet with the original Ballistic Tip, and this loading pairs it with brass cases for dependable extraction and standard reloading compatibility. The .280 Ackley Improved case adds powder capacity over standard .280 Remington, translating to higher velocity and a flatter trajectory at extended range. For hunters who want proven expansion and dependable brass in one box, this rifle ammunition delivers.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .280 Ackley Improved, an Improved case that adds velocity and reach over standard .280 Remington.
• The bullet weighs 140 grains, a versatile weight for deer, antelope, and hogs.
• The bullet type is Ballistic Tip Hunting, topped with a polymer tip for match-grade aerodynamics.
• The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion on impact, driving dramatic energy transfer into thin-skinned game.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Cost runs about $2.61 per round, in line with premium tipped hunting ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still hunt the season.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting hunters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Shipping weight per box runs 1.29 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 140gr Ballistic Tip suited for? It is built for deer, antelope, and similarly sized big game, where the polymer tip drives fast expansion and reliable energy transfer.

Why choose .280 Ackley Improved over standard .280 Remington? The Improved case holds more powder, giving higher velocity and a flatter trajectory at extended range from the same bullet weight.

Buy Nosler Ballistic Tip .280 Ackley Improved 140gr

A polymer-tipped hunting bullet paired with an Improved case is a combination built for hunters who want both flat trajectory and dependable expansion. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.