Bertram 280 Ross Brass
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Bertram 280 Ross Brass
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Cartridge | .280 Ross |
| Product | New, unprimed brass cartridge cases |
| Cartridge class | Historic high-velocity sporting cartridge |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Standards / compatibility | Standardized by C.I.P. as 280 Rimless Nitro Express Ross |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Important: This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only. It is not loaded ammunition and contains no primer, powder, or projectile.
Why Choose Bertram .280 Ross Brass?
- New-production brass for a classic British or Continental sporting cartridge
- Correctly headstamped for identification and load records
- Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
- Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions
Cartridge History
The .280 Ross is a high-velocity sporting cartridge associated with Sir Charles Ross and Ross straight-pull sporting rifles. C.I.P. lists it under the formal designation 280 Rimless Nitro Express Ross.
Common Rifle Types and Platforms
- Ross straight-pull sporting rifles chambered for .280 Ross
- Other historic or custom rifles with a positively verified .280 Ross chamber
Compatibility warning: Historic sporting rifles may have been altered, rebarreled, or marked under older naming conventions. Verify the exact chamber, bore, and loading-tool compatibility before ordering components.
Legacy
The .280 Ross was notable for exceptional velocity in its era and remains an important cartridge to collectors of Ross rifles and early high-velocity sporting ammunition.
Did You Know?
C.I.P. records a maximum case length of 66.32 mm and a maximum cartridge length of 87.88 mm for the standardized cartridge.
Product and Reference Specifications
| Manufacturer | Bertram |
| Condition | New |
| Primed | No |
| Material | Cartridge brass |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Standards / compatibility note | Standardized by C.I.P. as 280 Rimless Nitro Express Ross |
| Country of manufacture | Australia |
| U.S. distributor | Desert Tech Munitions |
Case Preparation Before Loading
- Inspect every case before use
- Check the mouth, body, primer pocket, and flash hole
- Size, expand, chamfer, deburr, and measure as appropriate
- Confirm bore, chamber, dies, and projectile diameter for historic or proprietary cartridges
- Use authoritative published data for the exact cartridge and firearm
Availability & Production
Bertram manufactures many classic British and Continental sporting cases in scheduled production runs. Desert Tech Munitions maintains U.S. inventory when available and supports qualified dealer and OEM buyers.
Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?
- Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
- U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
- Direct working relationship with Bertram
- Dealer and OEM programs for qualified buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this loaded ammunition?
No. This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only.
Will this brass fit every rifle with a similar caliber marking?
No. Match the complete cartridge designation to the exact chamber. Similar metric or imperial names may identify different cartridges.
Should new cases be sized before loading?
Inspect every case. Sizing or expanding may be appropriate for the firearm, chamber, bullet, and loading tools.
Why is this brass produced intermittently?
Demand is specialized, so Bertram generally manufactures these cases in scheduled batches rather than continuously.
British & Continental Sporting Cartridge Collection
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