The Weatherby Select Plus 280 Ackley Improved ammunition delivers exceptional long-range performance with premium Swift Scirocco bonded bullets. This factory-loaded cartridge combines Weatherby's precision manufacturing with Swift's proven bullet technology for superior accuracy and terminal performance on medium to large game.
What Makes This Different
The 280 Ackley Improved cartridge offers significantly higher velocities than standard 280 Remington while maintaining manageable recoil. Swift Scirocco bullets feature a polymer tip and bonded core construction that ensures controlled expansion and deep penetration. Factory velocities reach approximately 3,060 fps from a 24-inch barrel, delivering 3,115 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle.
Key Features
- 150-grain Swift Scirocco bonded bullet with polymer tip for rapid expansion
- 280 Ackley Improved cartridge delivers 200+ fps velocity advantage over standard 280 Remington
- Bonded core construction maintains bullet integrity through heavy bone and tissue
- Premium brass cases manufactured to Weatherby's exacting standards
- Boat-tail bullet design maintains velocity and accuracy at extended ranges
- 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
- Optimal performance in rifles with 1:10 or faster twist rates
This ammunition excels in hunting applications from whitetail deer to elk at ranges extending beyond 400 yards. The Swift Scirocco bullet maintains over 2,000 fps velocity and 1,300 foot-pounds of energy at 400 yards, ensuring reliable expansion and knockdown power. Weather-resistant primer sealing and consistent powder charges deliver reliable ignition in temperature extremes from -40°F to 140°F.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved
- Bullet Weight: 150 grains
- Bullet Type: Swift Scirocco bonded polymer tip
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,060 fps (24-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 3,115 foot-pounds
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.515
- Case Material: Premium brass
- Primer: Weather-resistant large rifle
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: United States
Weatherby Select Plus ammunition represents the pinnacle of factory-loaded precision cartridges for serious hunters and long-range shooters. The combination of improved case design and premium component selection creates a cartridge that outperforms standard offerings while maintaining the reliability demanded in critical hunting situations.