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Ackley Improved Rifles
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Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
I just finished a 243AI, will try and post pics, specs are as follows:
25in Mike Rock #7 Sporter lighthly fluted
Blue printed Rem700 recevier, with AZ Prec custom bolt knob
Manner MCST Stock painted in Desert GAP
Barrel and Receiver coated in Desert Tan
NF 2.5x10x32 HV Ret
Trigger breaks at exactly 2 Pnds
I just finished a 243AI, will try and post pics, specs are as follows:
25in Mike Rock #7 Sporter lighthly fluted
Blue printed Rem700 recevier, with AZ Prec custom bolt knob
Manner MCST Stock painted in Desert GAP
Barrel and Receiver coated in Desert Tan
NF 2.5x10x32 HV Ret
Trigger breaks at exactly 2 Pnds
Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
Have a 6 mm TCU,
its improwed at least,
only beaver I have gotten this year.
/Chris
Have a 6 mm TCU,
its improwed at least,
only beaver I have gotten this year.
/Chris
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I have a barrel chambered in 257 ackley improved, all the parts except an acttion and stock---does that count?
I have a barrel chambered in 257 ackley improved, all the parts except an acttion and stock---does that count?
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This is my newest Ackley (well sorta) When I got home from Iraq my wife and FIL gave me a stock and barrel so I had a 280AI built in a lightweight rifle form. I have taken it out to a grand and its a nice stick but I have been thinking something a bit more built for the purpose.
McM A-5 Green
Krieger 12 flute 7mm barrel 31" blank
Badger M5
Stiller Tac-300 action which is at the smith's waiting on these parts to arrive. Hope its finished when I go home so I can slap some steel with it.
Ed Brown Trigger (really have a jewell but my wife thought this trigger was for the project)
My hunting stick is a #3 Shilen, Rem 700 action and Boyds stock. It shoots very well (no pics)
This is my newest Ackley (well sorta) When I got home from Iraq my wife and FIL gave me a stock and barrel so I had a 280AI built in a lightweight rifle form. I have taken it out to a grand and its a nice stick but I have been thinking something a bit more built for the purpose.
McM A-5 Green
Krieger 12 flute 7mm barrel 31" blank
Badger M5
Stiller Tac-300 action which is at the smith's waiting on these parts to arrive. Hope its finished when I go home so I can slap some steel with it.
Ed Brown Trigger (really have a jewell but my wife thought this trigger was for the project)
My hunting stick is a #3 Shilen, Rem 700 action and Boyds stock. It shoots very well (no pics)
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Got a project in the works right now with my current Remington 700 22-250 going to throw a 28" or 30" Krieger AI with a Black McMillan A5. I have a buddy with 1800 yards of power lines on his hunting grounds.
Just something about throwing a 75 or 80gr .22 cal Amax pill at 3400 FPS is appealing to me. Especially watching the vapor trail in this Georgia humidity.
I guess I could just rechamber my factory barrel to AI and start fire forming brass. If anyone has 22-250 AI brass for sale let me know.
Also what would be a good twist rate for the 75 and 80 grainers 6.5 or 7?
By the way great rifles everyone!
Got a project in the works right now with my current Remington 700 22-250 going to throw a 28" or 30" Krieger AI with a Black McMillan A5. I have a buddy with 1800 yards of power lines on his hunting grounds.
Just something about throwing a 75 or 80gr .22 cal Amax pill at 3400 FPS is appealing to me. Especially watching the vapor trail in this Georgia humidity.
I guess I could just rechamber my factory barrel to AI and start fire forming brass. If anyone has 22-250 AI brass for sale let me know.
Also what would be a good twist rate for the 75 and 80 grainers 6.5 or 7?
By the way great rifles everyone!
Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
Will get pics up later tonight...
GAP Built - 30-06AI
Trued R700 action
1:10 twist Rock Creek, 24", sendero contour
Callahan 0.30 recoil lug
Holland Quick Discharge Brake
B&C Adjustable A5
NF 20 MOA rail
Burris XTR Rings
USO SN3 3.2-17x44
Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble
Will get pics up later tonight...
GAP Built - 30-06AI
Trued R700 action
1:10 twist Rock Creek, 24", sendero contour
Callahan 0.30 recoil lug
Holland Quick Discharge Brake
B&C Adjustable A5
NF 20 MOA rail
Burris XTR Rings
USO SN3 3.2-17x44
Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble </div></div>
What powder are you using? Retumbo?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble </div></div>
What powder are you using? Retumbo?
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Should be putting my .280AI together next week... Specs are as follows:
HS PSS stock
Rem 700 action
Rock Creek 1:8.7 twist M24/heavy flutes finished at 24"
Tuned Remington 700 trigger
Seekins 20 MOA Rail/30 mm rings
Not sure about botom metal right now.
Got a Viper PST on order but am borrowing a buddies Razor HD to break 'er in until my PST arrives.
Sure am stoked to start shooting!
Mike
Should be putting my .280AI together next week... Specs are as follows:
HS PSS stock
Rem 700 action
Rock Creek 1:8.7 twist M24/heavy flutes finished at 24"
Tuned Remington 700 trigger
Seekins 20 MOA Rail/30 mm rings
Not sure about botom metal right now.
Got a Viper PST on order but am borrowing a buddies Razor HD to break 'er in until my PST arrives.
Sure am stoked to start shooting!
Mike
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Battista74</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble </div></div>
What powder are you using? Retumbo? </div></div>
Nope, typically I use RL-22.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Battista74</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble </div></div>
What powder are you using? Retumbo? </div></div>
Nope, typically I use RL-22.
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22-250 AI.
Can't wait for the rash of shit I'll get on the paint job.
PREEMPTIVE STRIKE: This rifle fits right in with all the Hawkeye fans.
22-250 AI.
Can't wait for the rash of shit I'll get on the paint job.
PREEMPTIVE STRIKE: This rifle fits right in with all the Hawkeye fans.
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brand, i like it alot. i have a secret soft spot in my heart for BR..
what do you use it for, short range bench rest?
brand, i like it alot. i have a secret soft spot in my heart for BR..
what do you use it for, short range bench rest?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chickeneye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">brand, i like it alot. i have a secret soft spot in my heart for BR..</div></div>
I don't think that a collection is complete with out a BR gun.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chickeneye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">brand, i like it alot. i have a secret soft spot in my heart for BR..</div></div>
I don't think that a collection is complete with out a BR gun.
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Wife snet me a pic of the Stiller,
Should be a nice alternative to a 7RM when finished.
Wife snet me a pic of the Stiller,
Should be a nice alternative to a 7RM when finished.
Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chickeneye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">brand, i like it alot. i have a secret soft spot in my heart for BR..
what do you use it for, short range bench rest? </div></div>
600m
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chickeneye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">brand, i like it alot. i have a secret soft spot in my heart for BR..
what do you use it for, short range bench rest? </div></div>
600m
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wife snet me a pic of the Stiller,
Should be a nice alternative to a 7RM when finished.
</div></div>
That 1911 trigger might not work too well in that Stiller
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wife snet me a pic of the Stiller,
Should be a nice alternative to a 7RM when finished.
That 1911 trigger might not work too well in that Stiller
Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wife snet me a pic of the Stiller,
Should be a nice alternative to a 7RM when finished.
</div></div>
That 1911 trigger might not work too well in that Stiller
</div></div>
SHHH its the new top secret Ed Brown 700 trigger. She thought it was the trigger for the project. I had her send me a pic of what she was going to drop off to make sure its the right stuff.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wife snet me a pic of the Stiller,
Should be a nice alternative to a 7RM when finished.
</div></div>
That 1911 trigger might not work too well in that Stiller
SHHH its the new top secret Ed Brown 700 trigger. She thought it was the trigger for the project. I had her send me a pic of what she was going to drop off to make sure its the right stuff.
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Heres a whole gaggle of 223AI's.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1320019
Heres a whole gaggle of 223AI's.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1320019
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Improved anyways!
6mmAR Turbo 40 degree. 105's at 2900 fps from a 26" Krieger.
My AR it's chambered in.
Some other rifle I have are in wildcat cartridges with 35 degree shoulders.
Improved anyways!
6mmAR Turbo 40 degree. 105's at 2900 fps from a 26" Krieger.
My AR it's chambered in.
Some other rifle I have are in wildcat cartridges with 35 degree shoulders.
Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Improved anyways!
6mmAR Turbo 40 degree. 105's at 2900 fps from a 26" Krieger.
My AR it's chmabered in.
Some other rifle I have are in wildcat cartridges with 35 degree shoulders. </div></div>
Wicked setup you got there! I thought some people stay away from the AI cartridges is semi-autos because of the steep angle and feeding abilities???
Mike
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Improved anyways!
6mmAR Turbo 40 degree. 105's at 2900 fps from a 26" Krieger.
My AR it's chmabered in.
Some other rifle I have are in wildcat cartridges with 35 degree shoulders. </div></div>
Wicked setup you got there! I thought some people stay away from the AI cartridges is semi-autos because of the steep angle and feeding abilities???
Mike
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It feeds and exracts well.It's finicky about being lubed is all.My 223 AR upper is the same way.
It feeds and exracts well.It's finicky about being lubed is all.My 223 AR upper is the same way.
Re: Ackley Improved Rifles
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will get pics up later tonight...
GAP Built - 30-06AI
Trued R700 action
1:10 twist Rock Creek, 24", sendero contour
Callahan 0.30 recoil lug
Holland Quick Discharge Brake
B&C Adjustable A5
NF 20 MOA rail
Burris XTR Rings
USO SN3 3.2-17x44
Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble </div></div>Stop teasing..Post the pics for the rest of the 06AI shooters, Sir..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will get pics up later tonight...
GAP Built - 30-06AI
Trued R700 action
1:10 twist Rock Creek, 24", sendero contour
Callahan 0.30 recoil lug
Holland Quick Discharge Brake
B&C Adjustable A5
NF 20 MOA rail
Burris XTR Rings
USO SN3 3.2-17x44
Came up with this so I could get Lapua brass and push 208gr AMAX's to around 2,750 without too much trouble </div></div>Stop teasing..Post the pics for the rest of the 06AI shooters, Sir..
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: danny.k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hope you dont think that the fox`s tail is a badger
. </div></div>
Top picture not the one below it!
Mike
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: danny.k</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hope you dont think that the fox`s tail is a badger
Top picture not the one below it!
Mike
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Start of my .280 AI... Flutes will eventually be duracoated black as well. Just waiting for bottom metal and my PST to arrive...
Start of my .280 AI... Flutes will eventually be duracoated black as well. Just waiting for bottom metal and my PST to arrive...
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Not an Ackley, this one is a 6.5 Gibbs or 6.5-06 maximally improved.
This is a hunting rifle I built about 17 years ago, 700 action, Mc Millan, 31" Hart, Jewell, It sends 142 SMK's at 3180fps. I am now thinking about bobbing the barrel and setting it into a AICS.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Fire forming the 06 case into the Gibbs</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">The Rifle </span>
Not an Ackley, this one is a 6.5 Gibbs or 6.5-06 maximally improved.
This is a hunting rifle I built about 17 years ago, 700 action, Mc Millan, 31" Hart, Jewell, It sends 142 SMK's at 3180fps. I am now thinking about bobbing the barrel and setting it into a AICS.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Fire forming the 06 case into the Gibbs</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">The Rifle </span>
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Wicked lookin stick you got there! That brass forming process looks great!
Mike
Wicked lookin stick you got there! That brass forming process looks great!
Mike
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Here are a couple pics of my 280 Ackley Improved. I had this built in 1994 by a local smith when I was living in S. GA.
It shoots about MOA. Not as accurate as I had hoped it would be, but plenty good enough for deer hunting.
I used to deer hunt a lot back then but have not used it in at least ten years other than just playing at the range every now and then.
Rem 700 stainless action
Pacnor #4 barrel
KDF brake
McMillan stock with black grit paint
Birdsong Black T finish
Sorry the pics are not any better.
Here are a couple pics of my 280 Ackley Improved. I had this built in 1994 by a local smith when I was living in S. GA.
It shoots about MOA. Not as accurate as I had hoped it would be, but plenty good enough for deer hunting.
I used to deer hunt a lot back then but have not used it in at least ten years other than just playing at the range every now and then.
Rem 700 stainless action
Pacnor #4 barrel
KDF brake
McMillan stock with black grit paint
Birdsong Black T finish
Sorry the pics are not any better.
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The 280AI seems to have a nice little following, Had an issue with the A5 stock I picked up for mine, good thing I had an Agj HTG laying around looking for a place to go though. Will post pics of the new AI when it gets back...
The 280AI seems to have a nice little following, Had an issue with the A5 stock I picked up for mine, good thing I had an Agj HTG laying around looking for a place to go though. Will post pics of the new AI when it gets back...
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My buddy Has a 6.5/06 AI bench rifle I have shot. I liked it. :-D no pics tho.
My buddy Has a 6.5/06 AI bench rifle I have shot. I liked it. :-D no pics tho.
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Here's my Salvage in .223AI Been shooting this one for a few years now, finally finished it to where I can say it's done and just ready to shoot for a while. I love the .223AI I will re-barrel this one with another .223AI
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Here's my Salvage in .223AI Been shooting this one for a few years now, finally finished it to where I can say it's done and just ready to shoot for a while. I love the .223AI I will re-barrel this one with another .223AI
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My 280's as mentioned earlier
Going to go ahead and replace the HTG with an A5
My 280's as mentioned earlier
Going to go ahead and replace the HTG with an A5
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More 280s than I thought I would see
Smithed by Harrold Fred
Very Boring Accurate
Savage Action
28 in rock + muzzlebreak
a5
5.5-22
162s @3190
More 280s than I thought I would see
Smithed by Harrold Fred
Very Boring Accurate
Savage Action
28 in rock + muzzlebreak
a5
5.5-22
162s @3190
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shotgun4fur</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.223 AI
</div></div>
Sweet rifle!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shotgun4fur</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.223 AI
Sweet rifle!
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