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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-22-2021, 02:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 21,617
Posted By Ackman
Your chamber was cut improperly, it's too long....

Your chamber was cut improperly, it's too long. AI cartridges headspace on the neck/shoulder junction when fireforming. That distance can vary considerably. I've measured .008" variation from...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 04-25-2020, 02:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,250
Posted By Ackman
For years I shot 680 in my 17AH then about 20yrs...

For years I shot 680 in my 17AH then about 20yrs ago switched to 1680 for some unknown reason. From my recollection, 680 was just a little bit faster than 1680 and the numbers Johnly posted are...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 03-29-2020, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,269
Posted By Ackman
. Measuring a group center to center, you don't...

. Measuring a group center to center, you don't subtract bullet size. That group you're measuring is .430"
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-24-2019, 01:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,188
Posted By Ackman
It's very accurate. W680 and AA1680 are very...

It's very accurate. W680 and AA1680 are very acccurate, AA2200 is more accurate in my rifle, T/C 20" barrel, 17AH.........11.7gr - 12.2, shots touching. About 1gr. more than 1680. I didn't chrono...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-08-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By Ackman
After you've done it awhile you develop a touch...

After you've done it awhile you develop a touch for how much neck tension to use on the case. Do several with the same chamber and get the feel of it to where you're confident it's accurate. Every...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-08-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,725
Posted By Ackman
I didn't realize those things could hold so much...

I didn't realize those things could hold so much powder. That puts it right up with a MIV. With a T/C I'd rather have that rimmed cartridge than the rimmless fireball.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-08-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,548
Posted By Ackman
You're making it more difficult than it is. Use...

You're making it more difficult than it is. Use a split neck case, it's not difficult. Necksize a new case and give it a good inside chamfer. Then with a dremel cutoff wheel, slit the neck...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-06-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,807
Posted By Ackman
That sounds about right. Mine's a 20"...

That sounds about right.

Mine's a 20" barrel - 11.6/1680 with 20gr bullet is 3650, give or take. Tried 12.2/VV120 and got something like 3825, accuracy mid .3's.

Surprise powder is...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-06-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,392
Posted By Ackman
Stormbringer.......rockchuck's worst nightmare.

Stormbringer.......rockchuck's worst nightmare.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-04-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,725
Posted By Ackman
Best of my remembrance - this was in '92 - the...

Best of my remembrance - this was in '92 - the barrel - using a Wilson match blank came from EA Brown, unchambered. At that time he sold barrels from I think Virgin Valley(?) or it could have been...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-03-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,085
Posted By Ackman
Best thing I ever did was leave Kalifornia. That...

Best thing I ever did was leave Kalifornia. That was 28yrs ago, wish I'd left 10yrs sooner.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-03-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,725
Posted By Ackman
I shoot a 17AH. The fellow I shoot with finally...

I shoot a 17AH. The fellow I shoot with finally succumbed and got an Ackley Bee. He loves it. Both our guns are T/C 20" carbines, perfect for handling in and out of a truck. His Bee is very...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 04-24-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,499
Posted By Ackman
Mine is a 17MIV. I shoot nothing but 25's in that...

Mine is a 17MIV. I shoot nothing but 25's in that cartridge.....25gr. Hammett and 25gr Calhoon, both of which shoot really well but are no longer available. When they're gone it'll be plastic tipped...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-09-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,992
Posted By Ackman
Mike shows up and the chucks are in big trouble.

Mike shows up and the chucks are in big trouble.
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 08-07-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,708
Posted By Ackman
From 10.8 to 12.0 gr. depending on the...

From 10.8 to 12.0 gr. depending on the powder........WW680, AA1680, AA2200......and a 20gr bullet. All on varmints. Silly to waste powder/primer shooting toilet paper while fireforming.

Edit: ...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 07-10-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,106
Posted By Ackman
1) ".......annealed, formed, annealed again, and...

1) ".......annealed, formed, annealed again, and loaded." Not sure what you mean by this. So is this brass once fired as a hornet before shooting in the AI chamber? Hornet brass is thin to begin...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-15-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,992
Posted By Ackman
Lee Lube is about the best stuff out there. ...

Lee Lube is about the best stuff out there. Squeeze about an inch into one of those plastic Speer bullet boxes, then add a bit of water and microwave it for about 10 seconds. Then stir it up. You...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-19-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,883
Posted By Ackman
That's how it is on the forums.....somebody gets...

That's how it is on the forums.....somebody gets one that doesn't shoot well, or he just didn't find the right combination, and it sounds good to say they're ALL tomato stakes.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-10-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 46,808
Posted By Ackman
It was a PPC case .100" short

It was a PPC case .100" short
Forum: Project Guns 11-07-2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,891
Posted By Ackman
Looks like the same as a MIV. Accuracy 25gr....

Looks like the same as a MIV. Accuracy 25gr. loads in mine (MIV) are from 3919 to 4054 depending on powder.

My guns for off a rest weigh, several of them, over 20lbs and are braked. But a 10lb...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-07-2015, 12:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,786
Posted By Ackman
Check the barrel. Some years ago I bought that...

Check the barrel. Some years ago I bought that exact gun/scope - serial # very close - used but new looking. The barrel was horribly coppered and took a solid week to get it clean. Shooting it I...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-20-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,519
Posted By Ackman
Your gunsmith may do fine with some things, but...

Your gunsmith may do fine with some things, but he doesn't know squat about AI's. Educate him and get him to actually listen, or find someone who does know about them.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-20-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,715
Posted By Ackman
Not a big deal. VHA probably sold the die...

Not a big deal. VHA probably sold the die originally.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-15-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,283
Posted By Ackman
Worth every penny. I'd definitely buy that gun.

Worth every penny. I'd definitely buy that gun.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-13-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,543
Posted By Ackman
Use a split neck case, simplest thing going. ...

Use a split neck case, simplest thing going. Necksize a new case and give the mouth a good inside chamfer. Slice the neck lengthwise with a thin Dremel cutoff wheel, take it slightly into the...
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