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Hornady Precision Hunter

Precision Hunter

.280 Ackley Improved · 162gr ELD-X

Muzzle Velocity

2,850

fps

Muzzle Energy

2,921

ft-lbs

Ballistic Coefficient

0.315 G7

G7

Sectional Density

0.287

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

Range	Velocity	Energy	Drop (in)	Drop (MOA)	Wind (in)	TOF
0 yd	2,850fps	2,921ft-lbs	-1.5	0	0	0
100 yd	2,701fps	2,624ft-lbs	0	0	0.5	0.108
200 yd	2,556fps	2,350ft-lbs	-3.3	-1.6	2.1	0.222
300 yd	2,416fps	2,099ft-lbs	-11.9	-3.8	4.8	0.343
400 yd	2,280fps	1,869ft-lbs	-26.4	-6.3	8.8	0.471
500 yd	2,148fps	1,660ft-lbs	-47.7	-9.1	14.1	0.606
600 yd	2,021fps	1,470ft-lbs	-76.5	-12.2	20.9	0.75
700 yd	1,899fps	1,297ft-lbs	-113.8	-15.5	29.3	0.904
800 yd	1,780fps	1,139ft-lbs	-160.7	-19.2	39.5	1.067
900 yd	1,664fps	996ft-lbs	-218.7	-23.2	51.7	1.241
1000 yd	1,552fps	866ft-lbs	-289.2	-27.6	66	1.428

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady

Bullet162gr ELD-X

Diameter0.284" (7mm)

ConstructionSoft Point

BC (G7)0.315 G7

BC (G1)0.630 G1

Sectional Density0.287

Load Information

Cartridge.280 Ackley Improved

ManufacturerHornady

Product LinePrecision Hunter

CategoryHunting

Test Barrel24"

SKU85586

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