280 Ackley Improved; 7mm-08 Remington; 7mm SAUM; 30-33 Caliber Ammunition. 300 Winchester Magnum; 308 Winchester; 300 PRC; 300 Winchester Short Magnum; 300 Remington Ultra Magnum; 300 Norma Magnum; 30-06 Springfield; 338 Lapua Magnum; Special Order Cartridges; Order My Custom Ammunition; Custom Load Request;As long as the case design will allow the case to be extracted the case can be much smaller than the chamber and it will fire-form just fine. Again, this goes back to the fact that the rim is the headspace limit for such cases. Left is 30-30 Ackley Improved. Right standard 30-30 Winchester. In the photo you can clearly see the rim at the head ...Most magnum cartridges gain or lose about 30 fps per inch of barrel. Subtract 60 fps from the Weatherby data, and we get 3,125 fps, 102 fps faster than the .300 H&H data. Another advantage of improved cartridges is that, unlike other wildcats, factory ammunition can still be fired if necessary.We have run our 155's through a 9 twist 28" 7mm Rem Mag at close to 3150 fps. (Only reason we ran the 155's is cause we were hunting above 5000' elev). I would think in the 280 Ackley, you could run our 143's which are designed for 9 twist at (sea level) at 3100 fps and take anything in N. America up to 600 yards well within your 500 yard goal. T.The .280 Ackley Improved is a caliber of 7mm. It is a popular choice for long-range shooting and hunting due to its improved ballistics and accuracy. Contents What is the advantage of the .280 Ackley Improved over the standard .280 Remington? The .280 Ackley Improved has a sharper shoulder angle, increased case capacity, and …He felt the 7mm Remington Magnum was an overbore design. Nosler and Hornady load both 7mm Remington Magnum and .280 Ackley ammunition; looking at their data you'll see a difference of 90 to 100 fps between the two, with the belted 7mm Magnum giving the higher velocities (with a 162-grain Hornady ELD-X, the 7mm Mag. runs at 2940 fps and the ...The Redding Type S Full Length Sizing Die sizes the entire case while maintaining exact control of the case neck. It uses the same interchangeable bushings (sold separately) that are used in the Redding Bushing Style Neck Sizing Dies. Features an adjustable decapping rod that allows adjustment of the bushing position and a decapping pin ...Eh, just old guys chasing rabbit holes. In terms of the AI process, you won't get much from the 7mm Rem Mag. Just like the 6.5x55 Swede, it already has a pretty decent shoulder angle and is considered "overbore." If you did it, it wouldn't match the 7mm STW which is the 8mm Rem Mag blown out and necked down to 7mm.7mm SAUM Ackley Improved. 7mm SAUM Ackley Improved. Action Melonited Surgeon 591R WSM Barrel 24" Fluted Kreiger Heavy Palma Stock Manners Elite Carbon T4-A Trigger Timney 510 ... Gray Sloan built my custom 7mm/.284 Jarrett rifle after he made his first one for a shooting partner of mine. Both rifles shoot through the same hole at 100 yards, 1/2 ...If you compare Nosler .280 AI brass vs. Nosler 7SAUM brass, you get twice the cases (50) with the .280 AI for only $10 more than what it costs for 25 cases of 7mm SAUM. Nosler Custom Reloading Brass 280 Remington Ackley Improved 40-Degree. Nosler Custom Reloading Brass 7mm Remington Short Action Ultra Mag Box. N.The current SAAMI spec for the .257 Roberts Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) is 54,000 psi. Winchester introduced a +P version with a MAP of 58,000 psi in the mid-1980s. That’s still less than the typical 60,000 to 65,000 psi of comparable modern rifle cartridges. The .257 Roberts was pretty popular for a few years before and after World …In preparation for my 2022 mountain goat hunt I needed to create a load for my 280 Ackley Improved that I planned on taking. I eventually landed on the Nosler Accubond, and the rationale for this decision is laid out below. ... I elected to go with the Nosler Accubond and placed and order for several boxes of the 150gr 7mm variety.With the 7mm RUM you can use 7mm,300 amd 375RUM brass to reload with only some neck turning on the bigger cases. ( 338 RUM can't be used because they are shorter ). I love my 7 STW but the 7mm RUM can top it in velocity by 200ft/sec if thats what your in to and with 160gr or 168gr it really shines. Something to think about J E …30. 00:00:00 / 01:06:16. 30. Jan 27, 2023. This episode dives into the cutting-edge 7mm PRC and the legendary .280 Ackley Improved. We compare accuracy potential, long-range capability, recoil levels, efficiency and barrel life, versatility with various bullets, downrange potency, appropriate rifle actions, magazine capacity and follow-up shots ...3000 ft/sec with a 140 grain bullet is very possible in a 7/08 AI. 150 to 200 ft/sec gain is normal and possible if the proper powder is used. Varget seams to be the fastest powder in the 7/08 and the most accurate I have found was with H414 but it gives up about 100 to 150 ft/sec in a standard 7/08.There is a 7x57 Improved and of course the .280 ai which is a 7mm, there is also a magnum 7mm Ackley as well. In my Cartridge Conversions book he also lists a .280 Rem Improved so 7mm Improved is pretty vague. I would want to know exactly what it is, as there are more than a few improved 7mm's.Cartridges spawned this way include the .25-06, .270, .280 and .35 Whelen - all, with the .338-06, from the .30-06. The 7x57 sired the 6mm Remington and .257 Roberts. The .308 gave us the .243, 7mm-08, .338 Federal and .358. The .280 Ackley, a favorite of John Nosler, is one of few Improved rounds commercially loaded.7x57 Ackley Improved. Warning! Notes: The improved 7mm is one of the better so called improved cartridges. Cases are made by simply firing factory loads in the improved chamber. Of course, cases can also be made by necking and shortening .30/06 brass. It has almost ideal powder capacity for the 7mm bore and produces very satisfactory ballistics.7mm-08 Ackley Improved. For the 7mm-08 Improved, start with regular 7mm-08 loads listed in reputable loading manuals and work up from there. If the shoulder has been pushed further forward and your working with something like a 40-60 degree shoulder angle with absolute minimum body taper, then you can start with the middle listed load from most ...Mar 10, 2013. #5. I have two 6.5x 55 improved. I use one for F class shooting, I run 52.8 gr of n165and get just over 3000 fps with 140 jlks out of a 29in barrel. I use the same load of powder under 130 gr bullets out of my hunting rifle and get just under 3000 ft sec from a 20 inch barrel. The 140 load is fairly hot but under a 130 it is up ...7mm-08 Remington Improved 40° Deluxe Die Set For Bottleneck Case. 076-84430 | Redding . $173.99. Out of Stock. Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (2) 0 - 2. To Our Customers. Proudly serving our customers for over 40 years, Midsouth Shooters can supply you with your pistol and ...Jul 10, 2015. #4. I shoot the 168 classic hunter out of my Cooper 280 AI. They shoot very good. I can't comment about terminal effects of the bullet as I have not harvested any animals. The only powder I have tried is H4831SC. My Cooper also has a 24" barrel and I shoot them at 2880 fps.When i had the 7mm-08, 7mm-08AI i tried the 160gr HPBT Sierra GameKings with RL19. At 150yards 10 shot ladder test covered by a quarter. But i just couldn't get over how much of the bullet was down in the case. WAY compressed loads! Since then i've taken to a more bullet weight for cartridge capacity approach. 120-140 for 7mm-08.280 Ack Imp - 160 grain 7mm (.284") Nosler 9% BA RE L ength /Mak B C Accu B ond® 9 0 % 8 7 % 10 % 9 8 % M AX IU S O .C L 95% 91% ** = Compressed load " Because Nosler, Inc. has no control over the actual components selected, the manner in which they are assembled or theSavage Arms 110 Ultralite Black Melonite Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle - 280 Ackley Improved - 22in. $1,539.99. Out of Stock. Ship To Store Ship to FFL. Add To Cart. Compare. 280 Ackley Improved Rifles for sale online or in-store at Sportsman's Warehouse. Shop a full selection 280 Ackley Improved rifles from top rifle manufacturers at the best ...I just had a 280 Ackley Improved built on a FN Mauser action, rechambering the original 24" 7x57 Mauser barrel. The gunsmith used a chambering reamer with the original Ackley dimensions NOT the newer SAAMI Nosler version. I have fireformed 100 Hornady 280 Remington rounds and am ready to start reloading. (That was a chore in itself.)306. Location. E. Wenatchee, WA. 98802. Nov 10, 2021. #11. I had a 7mm-300 weatherby built before the stw was out, sold the weatherby to buy a stw because of factory ammo. The 7mm-300 was better on brass than the stw , Iv'e been trying to buy it back for years. G.Jan 24, 2024 ... The 280 Ackley Improved is so efficient, we compare it to the 7mm Remington Magnum. While the 7mm Remington Magnum is faster, it does not ...Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Custom Rifles & Wildcats 7mm-08 ackley improved: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 2 of 2 : 1: 2: Re: 7mm-08 ackley improved. jotrott #11247624 06/14/16. Joined: Mar 2008. Posts: 3,460. R. RinB. Campfire Tracker. RinB.The .280 Ackley Improved is a caliber of 7mm. It is a popular choice for long-range shooting and hunting due to its improved ballistics and accuracy. Contents What is the advantage of the .280 Ackley Improved over the standard .280 Remington? The .280 Ackley Improved has a sharper shoulder angle, increased case capacity, and …Recoil of the 300 WSM should be pretty much the same as the 300 Win Mag. Same weight bullet, same velocity = same recoil. Have you ever considered the 270 WSM? It's pretty close to the 280 Ackley and since you're a reloader, obtaining ammo won't be an issue. But the 300 WSM is also a great choice.Home Forums Gear Free Classifieds Custom 98 Mexican Mauser in 7MM Ackley Improved: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Custom 98 Mexican Mauser in 7MM Ackley Improved #11855247 02/25/17. Joined: Mar 2006. Posts: 2,813. Northwest, Arkansas. D. DBrink OP.Homepage Reloading Dies 284 cal / 7mm 7mm x 57 Ackley Improved 7mm x 57 Ackley Improved. Show more. Filter the products. Manufacturer Redding-Hunter, Inc. (7) State. In stock. Price. We recommend From the inexpensive From the most expensive Product number a page: ...The 280 ackley improved is a more powerful cartridge compared to the 270. the 280 ackley improved offers increased power compared to the 270 cartridge. This article will explore the differences between these two popular calibers, including their ballistic performance, versatility, and popularity among shooters. ... 308 vs 7mm rem mag: the 308 ...280 AI , is rated to 65000 psi , water capacity 74.0 gr , when I set up a powder chart 65.5 gr of RL26 gave the highest velocity of all powders , 3187 FPS. 7 rem mag , is rated to 61000 psi , water capacity 82.0 gr , when I set up the powder chart 69.6 gr of RL 26 gave the highest velocity of all powders , 3205 FPS. B.The current SAAMI spec for the .257 Roberts Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) is 54,000 psi. Winchester introduced a +P version with a MAP of 58,000 psi in the mid-1980s. That’s still less than the typical 60,000 to 65,000 psi of comparable modern rifle cartridges. The .257 Roberts was pretty popular for a few years before and after World War II ...This humorously named cartridge was developed by Ackley for Bob Hutton of Guns & Ammo magazine, and was intended solely to exceed 5,000fps (1,500m/s) muzzle velocity. Ackley's loads only managed 4,600fps (1,400m/s or Mach 4.2), firing a 50-grain (3.2g) projectile. Based on a .378 Weatherby Magnum case, the case is impractically over-capacity ...An Ackley version of the 280 is becoming the hot new property in 7mms. The 280 AI (Ackley Improved) adds about 100 fps to the 280 Rem. In most AI chambers 280 Rem. ammo can be safely fired, too. The brass flows to the new dimensions and can thereafter be reloaded again and again. Factory rifles and loads are becoming more common each year.Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension Series III Rifle 2-Die Set 7x57 Mauser. $65.99. 3 Reviews. RCBS. RCBS Full Length Die Set - Group A - Popular Rifle Cartridge 7x57 Mauser. $47.49. At Natchez Shooting & Outdoors, we offer reloading dies from top brands in various calibers and diameters: 444 Marlin Reloading Dies & Sets.The 7mm-08 Remington's recoil produces 14.88 ft-lbs of energy at a velocity of 10.68 fps. Because of its mild recoil, it is often recommended as a good hunting cartridge for youth and small-framed shooters. The 7mm Remington Mag generates significant recoil of 22.15 ft-lbs at 13.32 fps.Oct 3, 2021. #6. This is my opinion, YMMV. I would consider a re-set of the 7mm-08 chamber diameters and headspace to SAAMI minimum, then your brass stretch problem should not be an issue. With powders like RL-17, Staball 6.5 and the like 140gn speeds of 3000ish are possible.Jan 12, 2011. #6. Ackley says it is not worth doing there for there is no data for it in his book. I can tell you that the 270 Win. has a case capicity of 4.36 cc and that the improved has a case capicity of 4.4 cc. With a difference of only .04 cc you are talking about an increase in powder charge to equal the same presure would be .1 gr at max.By Ron Spomer. L. to R.: 7mm BR, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08 Rem., 7x57 Mauser, 284 Win., 280 Rem., 7x64 Brenneke, 280 AI, 7mm SAUM, 7mm WSM, 7mm Wby. Mag., 7mm Rem. Mag., 7mm LRM, 7mm STW, 28 Nosler, 7mm RUM. How fast do you want to go? The world is awash in 7mm rifle cartridges for a darn good reason: they are …7mm-08 Remington Ackley Improved 40° Chamber Reamer Info / Options. 7x270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Custom Chamber Reamer Info / Options. 7 mm B.R. Rem. CIP ...Re: 7mm - 08 Ackley Improved information Blog! #136 Post by watrob » Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:35 pm I fire-formed my first batch of 7-08ai cases from Lapua 7-08 brass (one firing so far), as mentioned in my earlier post the Lapua .308 Win Palma SR brass has coal of 2,015" and even after 8 firing the cases were still only 2.015" long (due …The all-new Nosler Model 21™ is a new rifle for the next decade. Filled with cutting edge features including a wire EDM machined receiver, nitride coated, fluted bolt, match grade stainless steel barrel, and a carbon fiber stock, the Model 21 is sure to appeal to hunters and shooters all over the country. The Model 21 is built by riflemen ...This new wildcat, which became known as the .280 Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder, beat .280 Rem ballistics by about 100 fps, which gave it energy and trajectory figures that nipped at the heels of the 7mm Rem. Mag. yet the .280 AI produced less recoil and muzzle blast and offered space for an additional round in the magazine.Mar 10, 2013. #5. I have two 6.5x 55 improved. I use one for F class shooting, I run 52.8 gr of n165and get just over 3000 fps with 140 jlks out of a 29in barrel. I use the same load of powder under 130 gr bullets out of my hunting rifle and get just under 3000 ft sec from a 20 inch barrel. The 140 load is fairly hot but under a 130 it is up ...Google announced a host of new translation-related features at its "Live from Paris" event including improved contextual search. Google announced a host of new translation-related ...The .300 Norma Magnum generates .30-378 Weatherby ballistics from a non-belted case with a standard, radius-free shoulder. Few American ammunition manufacturers offer factory loads, wildcatters have already gone to work by Ackley Improving the case so that it has a 40-degree shoulder. Brass for the .300 Norma Magnum is available from Midway USA ...By Ron Spomer. L. to R.: 7mm BR, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08 Rem., 7x57 Mauser, 284 Win., 280 Rem., 7x64 Brenneke, 280 AI, 7mm SAUM, 7mm WSM, 7mm Wby. Mag., 7mm Rem. Mag., 7mm LRM, 7mm STW, 28 Nosler, 7mm RUM. How fast do you want to go? The world is awash in 7mm rifle cartridges for a darn good reason: they are …Home. Forums. Top Level Forums. Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+. 7mm-08 Ackley Improved.. Sammy. Feb 26, 2009. 1. 2. 3. Next. Sammy. Feb 26, 2009. #1. Looking for information about the AI version of the 708. Considering some rationalisation in my gun cabinet and wanting to give a bit more ommph to a 708...Such wildcats—or non-standard cases—are often referred to as “Ackley Improved” or AI. With the 150-gr. Noslers (BT, AB or CT) the AI will add about 200 fps to the muzzle velocity.If you're a Western dude who routinely shoots across canyons, I might sub the 7mm-08 Rem. for a faster .280 Ackley Improved, 7mm Rem. Mag., 257 Wby. Mag., 6.5 PRC, .264 Win. Mag. or the venerable .270 Winchester, if you want perfection, but were aren't talking mule deer.Apr 9, 2020 ... The second part discussing our results with a blueprinted and re-barreled Remington 700 in 280 Ackley Improved. Sorry for the delay!Six Pack Pro Press. From $400.00. Add to cart. Add to compare list. Add to wishlist. Cartridge Specifications and Information for the 223 Remington (5.56MM NATO), as well as product listings related to the 223 Remington (5.56MM NATO).Any of my Ackley Improved cartridges, I benefit from less cases stretching than from more speed also my 7mm Mauser Ackley Improved and 30-06 Springfield Ackley Improved cartridges burn slow burning powder more efficiently that standard cases. Reduced case stretching is tops in my book, I don't care about more speed, just …This is simply a blown out version of the .280 Remington, similar to the Ackley 7mm-06 or similar versions. The only difference being the slightly longer case resulting in a very slight increase in capacity over the 7mm-06 Improved. (Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders/Vol. 1 - P.O. Ackley, 1962) NOTE: USE THIS DATA WITH EXTREME CAUTION.The 6.5-06 is about the same as the 6.5×284 Norma, ballistics wise, but the 6.5-06 AI has a slight velocity advantage over them. With a 26″ barrel, the 6.5-06 AI would give me an additional 100-200 fps which would be very beneficial in down range energy. In the end I decided that the 6.5-06 AI was the rifle I wanted to build.Home. Forums. Top Level Forums. Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+. 7mm-08 Ackley Improved.. Sammy. Feb 26, 2009. 1. 2. 3. Next. Sammy. Feb 26, 2009. #1. Looking for information about the AI version of the 708. Considering some rationalisation in my gun cabinet and wanting to give a bit more ommph to a 708...Many hunters will be surprised to learn that the .280 Ackley Improved (AI) is about as old as the .300 Winchester Mangum. Winchester introduced the .300 Win. Mag. in 1963. ... the .300 Win. Mag. and the 7mm Rem. Mag. are the two most likely candidates. And the data backs that up: among the product offerings on Midway USA, these are the two most ...Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/15/2024: https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/280-ackley-improved/Seems that most of it comes down to the ability to chamber the 7 SAUM in a short/XM action vs. needing the long action for the 280. That is not in play here. I am a handloader so availability of factory ammo is unimportant. A big plus is that ADG makes brass for the 7 SAUM (when it is available).8x57 Ackley Improved. #2759616 01/25/09. Joined: Nov 2004. Posts ... I was pondering the Sisk Rifles website, and perusing the reamer list. I noticed that the 8x57 Ackley was listed, and thought that it made sense being that the 7x57 ackley was so popular. The ... 7mm TCU, .30-30, .30-06 and .35 Rem. This summer I intend to work ...Apr 20, 2019 · PHoto shows 308 family of cartridges including 7mm-08, 260 Rem, and 243 Win. none of which are recommended for Ackley Improved. Reader K. Akins recently wrote to ask which cartridge I thought would benefit the most from conversion to Ackley Improved:the 260 Remington, 270 Winchester, or 7mm-08 Remington. I’m afraid I don’t have .... So not only are these rifles eye-catching, they're Frankford Arsenal Universal Bullet Seating .224-.338 Caliber Rifle Rel See full list on shootingtimes.comRifle Recoil Table. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; that is one of the physical laws of our universe. This means that the momentum of a rifle's reaction will exactly equal the momentum of the bullet and powder gasses ejected from the barrel. In the shooting sports we call that reaction recoil or "kick." If there was ever a cult cartridge, the .280 Ackley Improved .280 Ackley Improved - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #1. Lee #2. RCBS #3. Recipe Type: Rifle . Bullet Weight: ALL. 110 gr. 120 gr. 130 gr. 139 gr. 140 gr. ... Improved Military Rifle IMR 7828 SSC. Improved Military Rifle IMR 7977. Improved Military Rifle IMR 8133. Ramshot Big Game. Ramshot Hunter. Ramshot LRT ...7MM-08 Ackley Improved. Jump to Latest Follow 17K views 5 replies 5 participants last post by broom_jm Dec 11, 2009. S. Steve4102 Discussion starter 174 posts · Joined 2006 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 9, 2009. I'm having my son's 7MM-08 chambered for an Ackley ... There are a wide variety of 7mm bullets available to the ...
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