Built For American Patriots · Independent · Constitutional Absolutist
Guide

.280 Remington Ammo 2026: Hunting Loads From the Makers

By , EditorUpdated How we verifyEditorial standards

We checked 11 current .280 Rem loads on Federal's, Remington's, Hornady's and Nosler's own product pages on November 5, 2026: 3 from Federal, 4 from Remington, 1 from Hornady and 3 from Nosler. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures, test barrels and statuses below are copied from the maker pages. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics. This is a comparison of popular loads from 4 makers, not every .280 Remington load sold.

Grouping follows the usage label Federal and Remington print on their own pages. Hornady and Nosler are listed in their own tables, because Hornady prints no usage label and Nosler uses a different one. The Cartridge column shows the name the maker page uses.

Hunting loads

These are the loads Federal and Remington label "Big Game" on their own pages. Figures are copied from each maker page.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Federal Fusion Rifle280 RemF280FS1140 gr Fusion Soft Point2,990 fps2,779 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Power-Shok Rifle280 Rem280B150 gr Jacketed Soft Point2,890 fps2,782 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Federal Trophy Bonded Tip280 RemP280TT2140 gr Trophy Bonded Tip2,950 fps2,705 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt280 Rem28313140 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt3,000 fps2,798 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt280 Rem29069150 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt2,890 fps2,782 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt280 Rem28417165 gr Core-Lokt Soft Point2,820 fps2,913 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available
Remington Core-Lokt Tipped280 Rem29020140 gr Core-Lokt Tipped3,020 fps2,835 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Available

Hornady loads

Hornady's pages show no usage label and no stock status on our capture, so these loads are listed by product line, such as Precision Hunter. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures from each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one the table names.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Hornady Precision Hunter280 Remington81587150 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter®2,925 fps2,849 ft-lb24 in20Not listed on maker page

Nosler loads

Nosler lists a use line on each page ("Deer Sized Game"). The status is from Nosler's online store. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one Nosler lists.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting280 Remington40073140 gr Ballistic Tip Hunting3,000 fps2,797 ft-lb24 in20In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Expansion Tip280 Remington40511140 gr Expansion Tip2,925 fps2,659 ft-lb24 in20In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond280 Remington48545140 gr AccuBond3,000 fps2,797 ft-lb24 in20In stock (Nosler store)

Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each maker's ballistics table. Test barrel is the length the maker lists. "Box" is the round count per box. Status is the maker's own wording on its product page, and it changes daily. All pages checked November 5, 2026.

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Loads in our tables run from 140 gr to 165 gr. The lightest is 7 loads at 140 gr, including Federal Fusion Rifle (F280FS1) and the heaviest is Remington Core-Lokt (28417). The fastest listed muzzle velocity is 3,020 fps, Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 140 gr (29020), with no test barrel listed. The highest listed muzzle energy is 2,913 ft-lb, Remington Core-Lokt 165 gr (28417), with no test barrel listed. Because test barrels differ or are not listed, compare across makers with care.

The makers label loads for game, varmints or target use. They don't tell you one weight is right for a species. The right choice depends on bullet construction, range and your state's rules. Check your state hunting rules and your state wildlife agency before you buy.

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

Muzzle velocity depends on barrel length, so compare loads tested on the same barrel. Of the 11 loads, 7 list no test barrel, 4 list 24 in. The loads with no test barrel are from Federal and Remington. A rifle with a shorter barrel than the maker's test barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. SAAMI's test barrel for the .280 Remington is 24 in.

No barrel-length-velocity page exists yet for the .280 Remington, and we have not charted one. Our barrel length vs velocity data covers other cartridges. The closest we have are 7mm Rem Mag barrel length data and .308 Win barrel length data, for the 7mm Remington Magnum (the same bullet diameter in a belted magnum case) or the .308 Winchester (a shorter case with a .308 bore), so do not read those numbers as .280 Remington data.

.280 Rem: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "280 REMINGTON [280 REM]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4, its centerfire rifle standard (approved Feb. 10, 2025), and notes it was previously designated 7mm Express Remington [7MM EXP REM]. The cartridge drawing was issued 06/20/1986 and revised 05/05/2022. SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 60,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 600 in psi/100). Cartridge overall length runs from 3.150 in minimum to 3.330 in maximum. Case length is 2.540 in (−.020), and bullet diameter is .2845 in (−.0030). The drawing shows 4 grooves and a twist of 1 in 10.00 in, right-hand (marked optional). SAAMI reference velocities are Not yet verified, because the PDF text does not clearly pair each bullet weight with its velocity. Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.4 PDF. The .280 Remington MAP row is also on our SAAMI maximum average pressure table (Z299.4, 60,000 psi / 600 psi/100).

SAAMI says all standard rifle test barrels are 24 in long and that exterior ballistic data for centerfire rifle cartridges is based on that length. Its listed exceptions (7.62x39, 277 Sig Fury, 30 Carbine, 300 AAC Blackout, 300 HAM'R, 350 Legend, 350 Remington Magnum, 360 Buckhammer, 400 Legend and 44 Remington Magnum) do not include the .280 Remington, so SAAMI measures it on a 24 in barrel.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Rifles for .280 Rem

The .280 Remington is a rifle cartridge, and the loads in the tables run from 140 gr to 165 gr. See also new rifle releases and the new hunting rifles of 2026.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. Federal, Remington and Nosler show availability on their own product pages (Nosler shows it in its online store). Hornady's pages show none on our capture. We don't track retailer stock or prices. Before you order, check your state's ammunition rules, because some states require a background check or restrict shipping.

For more ammo, see .280 Ackley Improved ammo, 7mm-08 Remington ammo, 7mm Rem Mag ammo, .270 Win ammo, .30-06 Springfield ammo, .308 Win ammo, 7mm PRC ammo, .25-06 Remington ammo, the barrel length vs velocity data, new ammo for 2026 and all ammo releases.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for .280 Remington?
SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 60,000 psi for .280 Rem, measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 (the table shows 600 in psi/100).
What grain is .280 Remington ammo?
In our tables the bullets run from 140 gr to 165 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle is set up to shoot.
How fast is .280 Remington ammo?
In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 2,820 fps to 3,020 fps, and muzzle energies from 2,659 ft-lb to 2,913 ft-lb. Test barrels vary, and some maker pages list none. See the test barrel section of this guide.
What does test barrel mean?
It is the barrel length the maker used to measure the listed velocity. A shorter barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box.
Do you list prices or stock for .280 Remington ammo?
No. We link only to maker pages. Where a maker page shows a status, such as "Available" or "Currently Unavailable," we copy it as of Nov. 5, 2026. Hornady's pages show none.

Sources

  1. Federal: Federal Fusion Rifle .280 Rem 140 gr Fusion Soft Point, item F280FS1 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  2. Federal: Federal Power-Shok Rifle .280 Rem 150 gr Jacketed Soft Point, item 280B (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  3. Federal: Federal Trophy Bonded Tip .280 Rem 140 gr Trophy Bonded Tip, item P280TT2 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  4. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt .280 Rem 140 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt, item 28313 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  5. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt .280 Rem 150 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt, item 29069 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  6. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt .280 Rem 165 gr Core-Lokt Soft Point, item 28417 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  7. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt Tipped .280 Rem 140 gr Core-Lokt Tipped, item 29020 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  8. Hornady: Hornady Precision Hunter .280 Rem 150 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter®, item 81587 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  9. Nosler: Nosler Ballistic Tip Hunting .280 Rem 140 gr Ballistic Tip Hunting, item 40073 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  10. Nosler: Nosler Expansion Tip .280 Rem 140 gr Expansion Tip, item 40511 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  11. Nosler: Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond .280 Rem 140 gr AccuBond, item 48545 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  12. SAAMI: ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 centerfire rifle standard, .280 Remington drawing (checked Nov. 5, 2026)

Keep exploring

Free weekly email

The Gun Release Report

Get new gun releases and NFA law updates. Free, weekly. Unsubscribe at any time.

About the newsletter · Privacy

Subscribe free on beehiiv