
Availability: In Stock
The Federal Premium 280 Ackley Improved 168 Grain Berger Hybrid Hunter round delivers precision and stopping power in a cartridge built for extended-range hunting. Loaded with Berger's respected Hybrid Hunter bullet—a design that merges match-grade ballistics with field-proven terminal behavior—this ammunition balances the flat trajectory and accuracy demands of long-distance shots with the lethal, reliable performance expected on medium to large game. Each round is assembled to exacting standards using nickel-plated brass and Gold Medal primers, paired with Federal's specialized propellant for consistency shot to shot.
The Berger Hybrid Hunter projectile features a tangent-secant ogive profile that achieves a high ballistic coefficient, translating to less wind drift and bullet drop over distance. This hybrid nose design is the result of years of refinement to perform reliably across a wide variety of factory rifles without demanding match-grade precision or hand-loading. Whether you're working from a custom long-range platform or a trusted off-the-shelf bolt gun, this load is engineered to print accurate groups and deliver clean, ethical kills at distance.
This is a 20-round box, making it ideal for practice, load development, or field work. If you're pushing the 280 Ackley Improved to its full potential—particularly for elk, mule deer, or other game where velocity and flat trajectory matter—Federal Premium ammunition with Berger projectiles has earned a solid reputation among serious hunters and competitive shooters alike.
| Caliber | 280 Ackley Improved |
| Bullet Weight | 168 Grains |
| Bullet Type | Berger Hybrid Hunter |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Primer | Gold Medal (nickel-plated) |
| Brass | Nickel-plated |
The 280 Ackley Improved with a 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter bullet is well-suited for medium to large game including elk, mule deer, and similar species at extended range. The cartridge's velocity and the bullet's high ballistic coefficient make it effective at distance where flatter trajectory and less wind deflection matter.
Yes. Federal Premium loads Berger Classic Hunter bullets in weights specifically finetuned to deliver exceptional accuracy through standard factory rifles without requiring match-grade equipment or hand-loading. The Hybrid Hunter design is engineered for reliability across a wide range of production firearms.
Each box contains 20 rounds of Federal Premium 280 Ackley Improved ammunition loaded with 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter bullets, nickel-plated brass, and Gold Medal primers.
The Berger Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent-secant ogive profile that achieves a high ballistic coefficient—providing the aerodynamic efficiency of match-grade projectiles—with a hunting-grade design optimized for lethal, reliable terminal performance on game animals.

SKU: 119716956 • Width: 3.5in • Height: 1.3in • Depth: 6.1in • Weight: 1.35oz
Availability: In Stock
The Federal Premium 280 Ackley Improved 168 Grain Berger Hybrid Hunter round delivers precision and stopping power in a cartridge built for extended-range hunting. Loaded with Berger's respected Hybrid Hunter bullet—a design that merges match-grade ballistics with field-proven terminal behavior—this ammunition balances the flat trajectory and accuracy demands of long-distance shots with the lethal, reliable performance expected on medium to large game. Each round is assembled to exacting standards using nickel-plated brass and Gold Medal primers, paired with Federal's specialized propellant for consistency shot to shot.
The Berger Hybrid Hunter projectile features a tangent-secant ogive profile that achieves a high ballistic coefficient, translating to less wind drift and bullet drop over distance. This hybrid nose design is the result of years of refinement to perform reliably across a wide variety of factory rifles without demanding match-grade precision or hand-loading. Whether you're working from a custom long-range platform or a trusted off-the-shelf bolt gun, this load is engineered to print accurate groups and deliver clean, ethical kills at distance.
This is a 20-round box, making it ideal for practice, load development, or field work. If you're pushing the 280 Ackley Improved to its full potential—particularly for elk, mule deer, or other game where velocity and flat trajectory matter—Federal Premium ammunition with Berger projectiles has earned a solid reputation among serious hunters and competitive shooters alike.
| Caliber | 280 Ackley Improved |
| Bullet Weight | 168 Grains |
| Bullet Type | Berger Hybrid Hunter |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Primer | Gold Medal (nickel-plated) |
| Brass | Nickel-plated |
The 280 Ackley Improved with a 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter bullet is well-suited for medium to large game including elk, mule deer, and similar species at extended range. The cartridge's velocity and the bullet's high ballistic coefficient make it effective at distance where flatter trajectory and less wind deflection matter.
Yes. Federal Premium loads Berger Classic Hunter bullets in weights specifically finetuned to deliver exceptional accuracy through standard factory rifles without requiring match-grade equipment or hand-loading. The Hybrid Hunter design is engineered for reliability across a wide range of production firearms.
Each box contains 20 rounds of Federal Premium 280 Ackley Improved ammunition loaded with 168-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter bullets, nickel-plated brass, and Gold Medal primers.
The Berger Hybrid Hunter combines a tangent-secant ogive profile that achieves a high ballistic coefficient—providing the aerodynamic efficiency of match-grade projectiles—with a hunting-grade design optimized for lethal, reliable terminal performance on game animals.
SKU: 119716956 • Width: 3.5in • Height: 1.3in • Depth: 6.1in • Weight: 1.35oz
