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ackley improved

Parker Otto Ackley (May 25, 1903, Granville, New York – August 23, 1989) was an American gunsmith, barrel maker, author, columnist, and wildcat cartridge developer. The Ackley Improved family of wildcat cartridges are designed to be easily made by rechambering existing firearms, and fireforming the ammunition to decrease body taper and increase shoulder angle, resulting in a higher case capacity. Ackley improved not only standard cartridges, but also other popular wildcats, and was the first to create a .17 caliber (4.5 mm) centerfire cartridge.

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  1. Bvang

    Nosler 280ai accubond

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $50
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    Nosler 280ai 140gr accubond. $50 Trade for other ammo--- 270win, 556, 30 carbine ammo, or 7.62x39
  2. Ross G1911

    22-250 AI custom build

      1. For Sale
    • $1200
    • Sutherlin
    • Oregon
    Built on an early Remington 700 bdl action has the bigger square safety. Has a 26" #4 Shillen fluted barrel, Bell and Carlson bedded stock. Action blueprints, bolt lugs trued, and the trigger worked. I have 50 pieces of fire formed brass and a set of Lee dies that will go with it. also has...
  3. M

    WTS OTHER  280 Ackley Improved Brass

    For Sale: New in the box 280 Ackley Improved Nosler Brass. $68 shipped. Payment via PayPal,Zelle
  4. djharteloo

    WTS WA  Kimber hunter 84l 280 ackley improved with leupold vx freedom and reloading supplies

    Hunted with this rifle last season and it was very pleasant to carry and an excellent shooter. 7lb set up with a sub moa garuntee, whats not to love? But unfortunately my current living situation doesn’t allow me to reload and i have too many hunting rifles. Wear a leupold vx freedom 4-12 with...
  5. Blowgunner

    .30-30 Ackley Improved

    Who has done the conversion or has one? How do you feel about it, and was it worth it? Debating pulling the trigger on the $100 reamer and converting my model 94's.
  6. Alan12013

    ackley improved guns...

    Does anyone know of any gunsmiths that can perform this "operation" here in Oregon? If I dare stay in this hobby longer then a year I foresee some wildcatting and collecting of old firearms. However, first point of order, I'm considering going the AI route with my Bergara when it's time to get...
  7. J

    I want 375 h&h brass bullets also for 375 Ackley improved

    I'm looking for brass ammo for 375 hh or 375 Ackley.
  8. Bealzybub

    WTT OR  219 count 30.06 AI cases

    Thats what it is. 219 cases, 30.06 Ackley improved. Unknown number of firings but you're very welcome to inspect before purchasing with no obligation to aquire. Trade for project/parts missing guns, no shotguns please
  9. AndyH

    WTS OR  Remington 788 Custom in .243 Ackley Improved

    This is my dads and he asked me to sell it for him, He had it built by a local smith here in Salem about 20 years ago that went by the name of "Lester" Winchester 243 Acley improved Built on Remington 788 frame Stainless Steel bull barrel Adjustable trigger, currently set at about 28/30 oz...
  10. Bealzybub

    30.06 Ackley Improved AI

    Heya. Anyone close by have a 30.06 AI? I came across a bag of cases in a buy that I got and before I attempt to sell these fire formed cases I would like to verify what they are and if they're ok. It would be nice to compare to a case that has been fired in that caliber. I'm kinda north of...
  11. S

    WTS/WTT OR  REM 700 280 Ackley Improved

    This rifle was built by Montana gunsmith Chuck Kepper in Birney MT. Its a Remington 700 trued action with a 24" SS Hart barrel bedded in a black HS Precison stock. Has had less than 50 rounds down the tube. I bought this with a 6.5x284 built by the same gunsmith which shoots great. Don't know...
  12. Ross G1911

    WTS/WTT OR  257 Roberts AI

    SOLD
  13. ruger7x57

    WTS OR  RCBS,Redding,Lyman dies

    Hi, I have some used dies for sale. Don't need them anymore, thought they could go to a good home. Would also consider a trade. Looking for 300 blackout dies and brass. I'm building a Ar pistol in 300blk so anything related to that also. RCBS-300 H&H ($20.00) 7mm rem mag ($20.00)...
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