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The Federal Premium Vital-Shok Trophy Bonded Tip in .280 Remington is built for hunters who want ammunition that handles the full range of practical hunting scenarios without compromise. This cartridge pairs a 140-grain bonded bullet with the ballistics of a caliber that's known for flat trajectories and moderate recoil, making it equally at home on whitetail out to reasonable distances or medium-sized elk.
The bullet design combines a lead front core with a solid copper shank, all bonded together so the jacket and core refuse to separate on impact. This structure matters because it keeps the projectile intact whether you're taking a close-range shot in dense brush or stretching it out to 250 yards. Field reports consistently show this design retains 90 to 96 percent of its weight, which translates to deep, predictable wound channels and energy transfer that doesn't get wasted on fragments escaping the animal.
Loaded to 2950 feet per second, the 140-grain bullet carries a ballistic coefficient of 0.43, giving it a flat enough trajectory that most riflemen won't need to hold over at typical hunting ranges. The .280 Remington itself sits in that sweet spot between the .270 Winchester and the 7mm Magnum—enough speed and energy to be effective, clean recoil that doesn't punish you after a day in the field. Nickel-plated brass resists corrosion and enhances extraction reliability, and Federal's powder selection promotes clean burning for barrel maintenance.
This load works best when you're hunting game sized from mule deer through elk. It's not built for extended long-range precision shooting or ballistic coefficient competition, and trying to push it beyond its intended range doesn't make sense. Where it shines is when you've done your homework, know the distance, and need ammunition you can count on to get the job done. The polymer tip helps tighten groups at moderate ranges, and the whole package—from bullet to brass to primer—carries Federal's reputation for consistency. Box of 20 rounds.
The bullet core is chemically bonded to the copper jacket, so they stay together on impact instead of separating like traditional cup-and-core bullets. This bonding maintains 90-96% weight retention through the animal, resulting in deeper penetration and more consistent wound channels. The polymer tip also helps with aerodynamics and tighter grouping at distance.
Yes, the .280 Remington with a 140-grain bullet is suitable for elk-sized game, especially at moderate ranges up to 250 yards. Real-world reports show it performs well on elk when shot placement is good. It's not a magnum, so it demands discipline and accurate shooting rather than relying on brute force, but hunters using bonded bullets in this caliber consistently take elk effectively.
Federal Premium ammunition is loaded to strict tolerances for consistency, and this load has a solid track record for grouping well in bolt-action rifles. That said, every rifle is different. It's worth testing this ammunition in your specific gun to confirm it shoots the accuracy you need before relying on it for hunting.
Nickel plating improves extraction reliability in semiautomatic and pump actions, and it resists corrosion if the ammo is stored in less-than-ideal conditions. For bolt-action hunting rifles, the main benefit is a slight reduction in friction during chamber cycling, and the corrosion resistance is a nice bonus if ammunition sits in a safe or truck bed for an extended season.
| Caliber/Gauge | .280 Remington |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.90 |
| Grains | 140 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P280TT2 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2688 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465060442 |
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