Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For hunters running the 280 Remington in bolt-action rifles, the Nosler Trophy Grade 140-grain AccuBond load bridges the gap between velocity and terminal performance. This 280 Remington ammo pushes a bonded-core, polymer-tipped projectile at 3000 feet per second with 2797 foot-pounds of muzzle energy—numbers that hold advantage across mountain draws and hardwood ridges where shot angles open past 300 yards. The AccuBond’s proprietary bonding process eliminates core-jacket separation, holding 60-70% weight through bone and shoulder mass while the white polymer tip initiates expansion on impact. Nosler manufactures Trophy Grade ammunition in production runs held to match-grade tolerances, hand-packaging each 20-round box after inspection. Reloadable boxer-primed brass cases let you reclaim components after range sessions or sight-in work.
Built for the Box
Each AccuBond projectile marries a copper-alloy jacket to a lead-alloy core through a bonding process that removes internal voids—construction that matters when the bullet crosses hide at velocity or strikes quartering angles on elk, mule deer, or black bear. The 140-grain weight balances sectional density (0.261) with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.496, holding velocity downrange and resisting wind deflection in open country. Muzzle velocity of 3000 fps keeps the load supersonic past 800 yards in standard atmospheres, giving you reach when terrain or animal behavior demands it. Nosler loads these rounds with custom brass cases—boxer-primed, non-corrosive, reloadable—so you can cycle components after factory use. The brass is weight-sorted and neck-turned during production, consistency that shows in group size when you zero optics or confirm dope at distance.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 280 Remington |
| Bullet weight | 140 grains |
| Bullet type | Nosler AccuBond bonded polymer tip |
| Muzzle velocity | 3000 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2797 ft-lbs |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.496 |
| Sectional density | 0.261 |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer, non-corrosive |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead-free | No |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
The 280 Remington chambers in a wide range of bolt-action hunting rifles from manufacturers including Remington Model 700, Browning X-Bolt, Ruger Hawkeye, and Tikka T3x—platforms that benefit from the AccuBond’s consistent ogive and overall length for magazine feeding and throat clearance. Browse our full selection of 280 ammo for additional load options and bullet weights suited to your rifle’s twist rate and intended game.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities—review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four universal rules of firearms safety during all loading and handling
- Verify current federal, state, and local laws governing ammunition purchase, possession, and transport in your jurisdiction before ordering
- This ammunition contains lead—exposure during handling or firing may require ventilation and handwashing per California Prop 65 guidelines
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