Federal Ammunition Premium ammunition in .280 Ackley Improved (part no. P280A1TC1) loads a 140-grain Trophy Copper bullet, the official rifle ammunition of MeatEater’s Steven Rinella, for hunters who want a lead-free bullet without giving up terminal performance. Federal starts every Premium load with the finest primers and clean-burning propellants, then houses this one in nickel-plated brass that resists corrosion and aids smooth extraction. The Trophy Copper bullet is a lead-free, all-copper design engineered for pinpoint accuracy and aggressive, consistent expansion on big game. For hunters who need California-compliant ammunition without sacrificing a proven .280 AI load, this rifle ammunition delivers both.

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-sized and larger big game.
• The bullet is Trophy Copper, a lead-free, all-copper design engineered for accuracy.
• The bullet delivers aggressive, consistent expansion, driven by Federal’s polymer tip on impact.
• Being lead-free makes the load California compliant and legal where nontraditional bullets are required.
• The case is nickel-plated brass, resisting corrosion and aiding smooth extraction.
• Cost runs about $3.20 per round, in line with premium lead-free rifle 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 1.0 pound, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trophy Copper legal in lead-restricted hunting areas? Yes, it is a lead-free, all-copper bullet, compliant in California and other jurisdictions requiring nontraditional bullets.

What game is the 140gr Trophy Copper suited for? With .280 Ackley Improved velocity behind a controlled-expansion copper bullet, it is well suited to deer, antelope, and similarly sized big game.

Buy Federal Premium .280 AI 140gr Trophy Copper

Trophy Copper exists so hunters in lead-restricted country never have to trade performance for compliance. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.