Hornady Unprimed Brass Cases in 280 Ackley Improved (86381) are premium reloading components designed for serious reloaders, hunters, and precision shooters who demand consistent performance and maximum accuracy from every round they build.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 86381
- Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved (280 Remington Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder)
- Quantity: 50 cases per box
- Material: High-quality brass
- Unprimed: ready for custom powder and primer selection
- Tight wall concentricity for consistent bullet seating in case and chamber
- Uniform case wall thickness manufactured to extremely tight tolerances
- Consistent weight and internal capacity across every case in every lot
- Each case pressure calibration tested to ensure uniform case expansion during firing
- Flash holes checked for proper alignment
Special Features
- Hornady produces these cases in smaller controlled lots to meet strict quality standards rather than treating brass as a commodity
- Tight wall concentricity aids in uniform bullet release on firing, supporting optimal velocity and accuracy
- Pressure calibration testing on each case ensures predictable and consistent case expansion, which contributes to load-to-load uniformity
- Uniform internal capacity means consistent powder charges translate directly to consistent pressures and velocities
- The 40-degree shoulder design of the 280 Ackley Improved cartridge reduces body taper and improves powder capacity and case life compared to the parent 280 Remington
Practical Benefits
- Reloaders get more reloads per case compared to commodity brass due to the superior quality of materials and manufacturing care
- Hunters handloading for deer, elk, or long-range big game will appreciate the shot-to-shot consistency that Hornady 86381 brass delivers
- Precision and benchrest shooters benefit from the uniform wall thickness and tight concentricity tolerances that help tighten groups at extended ranges
- The 280 Ackley Improved chambering is a favorite among long-range hunters who want a flat-shooting, hard-hitting cartridge with outstanding brass longevity
- Compatible with standard 280 Ackley Improved reloading dies and works with a wide selection of .284-diameter projectiles
- Whether building hunting loads, match loads, or range practice rounds, the consistent weight and capacity of each case simplifies load development
The Hornady Unprimed Brass Cases 280 Ackley Improved (86381) are a reliable pick for reloaders and precision hunters who want a consistent, durable foundation for high-performance handloads in the field or at the range.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 280 ACKLEY |