.280 Ackley Improved Rifles

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Weatherby 307 Range XP - END OF LINE CLEARANCE - call for availability.

Weatherby

$3,124.00 $2,275.00 Save $849.00

Weatherby MKV Live Wild

Weatherby

$4,223.00

Weatherby MKV Backcountry 2.0

Weatherby

$6,753.00 $6,139.00 Save $614.00

Weatherby 307 Alpine CT

Weatherby

$5,595.00 $5,086.00 Save $509.00

Savage 110 Ultralite

Savage

$3,668.00 $3,334.00 Save $334.00

Savage 110 High Country

Savage

$2,805.00 $2,550.00 Save $255.00

Savage 110 Timberline

Savage

$2,805.00 $2,550.00 Save $255.00

Out of stock at suppliers

Weatherby MKV Backcountry Ti 2.0

Weatherby

$8,956.00 from $8,141.00 Save $815.00

Out of stock at suppliers

Weatherby 307 Alpine MMT

Weatherby

$8,280.00 $7,527.00 Save $753.00

Out of stock at suppliers

Weatherby MKV Camilla Ultralight

Weatherby

$5,243.00 $4,766.00 Save $477.00

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Weatherby MKV Camilla Deluxe

Weatherby

$6,527.00 $5,933.00 Save $594.00

Buying .280 Ackley Improved Rifles in Australia

Magnum Sports lists 11 rifles chambered in .280 Ackley Improved, and 7 are available today. Weatherby supplies most of them across the 307 and Mark V lines, with Savage making up the rest with the 110. The .280 AI is an improved version of the .280 Remington with a sharper shoulder and more case capacity; in Australia it is chosen as a flat-shooting deer cartridge for fallow, red deer and sambar.

As centrefire bolt-action rifles they are Category B, so you need a current NSW licence in that category and a Permit to Acquire (PTA) for each rifle. Since 1 July 2026 the PTA is only issued once you show you meet the safe-storage requirements, and new and renewed licences run for a maximum of two years.

The entry point is the end-of-line Weatherby 307 Range XP at $2,275, followed by the Savage 110 Timberline and High Country at $2,550. A typical rifle is about $4,800. Available rifles reach $6,139 for the Weatherby MKV Backcountry 2.0, and the titanium Backcountry Ti 2.0 is listed from $8,141.

Prices$2,275–$6,139 for rifles available today; about $4,800 typical; up to $8,141 special order.
Availability7 of the 11 listed rifles can be ordered today; the Weatherby MKV Camilla, 307 Alpine MMT and Backcountry Ti 2.0 models are special order, so enquire with the store.
DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

For a hard-wearing rifle at a sensible price, the Savage 110 Timberline and High Country come ready for the field, and the Savage 110 Ultralite saves weight for mountain hunting. The Weatherby 307 Alpine CT and MKV Backcountry 2.0 are lightweight builds for long walks in steep country. The Weatherby MKV Camilla models are designed around a smaller shooter's fit.

Common questions

What licence do I need for a .280 Ackley Improved rifle?

A Category B licence plus a Permit to Acquire for the rifle, issued once you show you meet the safe-storage requirements.

Is .280 Ackley Improved good for deer?

Yes. It is a flat-shooting cartridge suited to fallow, red deer and sambar when used with a good hunting bullet.

Which .280 AI rifles are in stock?

7 rifles can be ordered today, including the Savage 110 Timberline, High Country and Ultralite and the Weatherby 307 Alpine CT, MKV Live Wild and MKV Backcountry 2.0.

Can I get a .280 AI rifle sent to my dealer interstate?

Yes. Order online and it is transferred dealer to dealer to your nominated licensed dealer for $65, or $85 to WA.

How much does a .280 Ackley Improved rifle cost?

Available rifles run from $2,275 to $6,139, and a typical rifle is about $4,800.

Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed October 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.