What is the .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???)?

The .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) is a factory rifle cartridge in the W.J. Jeffery & Co cartridges family, introduced in 1913.

What bullet diameter does the .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) use?

The .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) uses a bullet diameter of 0.288 inches.

What is the case type of the .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???)?

The .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) has a Rimless, Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) use?

The .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) uses a .217/59 primer.

What cartridges are in the W.J. Jeffery & Co cartridges family?

The W.J. Jeffery & Co cartridges family includes the .280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???) and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.280 Jeffery (Rimless Nitro Express???)

Rifle Factory

Family	W.J. Jeffery & Co cartridges
Year	1913
Case Type	Rimless, Bottlenecked
Primer	.217/59

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.288
Case Length	2.46
Neck Ø	0.317
Shoulder Ø	0.504
Base Ø	0.542
Rim Ø	0.538
Total Length	3.38

Parent Cases

.333 Jeffery

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