Rifle
140 grain
280 REMINGTON Ballistics
BC: 0.39 · deer, elk, medium-large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
280 REMINGTON Overview
The280 REMINGTONis a rifle cartridge firing a 140 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.39. At the muzzle, it produces 3000 fps velocity and 2798 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3000 | 2798 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 2758 | 2364 | -0.9 |
| 200 yards | 2529 | 1988 | -3.1 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of3000 fpsand muzzle energy of2798 ft-lbs, the 280 REMINGTON is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.39provides good performance at typical shooting distances.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: deer, elk, medium-large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 280 REMINGTON retains 84.3% of its initial velocity and 71.1% of its muzzle energy.
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