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30-06 Ackley?

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28 July 2007, 21:02
steve4102
30-06 Ackley?
I am going to convert my 30-06 Rem 700 to an Ackley Improved. I see that dies are kinda limited as to what's available. I was wondering of I could use my 30-06 Springfield Lee Collet die for the Ackley and maybe my Forster Bench Rest Seater as well?
28 July 2007, 21:51
Ackley Improved User
For the '06 AI, I'd use the Redding full sizer die and have your Forester bench-rest seater die reamed out with the 'O6 AI reamer by your gunsmith, when he makes your '06 AI. That's what I did, and all works very well. Regards, NW
28 July 2007, 22:33
Cheechako
Steve

i don't know why you think that 06 Improved dies are hard to come by since Midway sells at least two brands.

But, Ackley Improved User's recommendation is a good one provided your gunsmith does not charge you more than the price of a new seater die.

Ray


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29 July 2007, 00:06
woods
Hey Steve

The Lee website says you can, click on "Dies and Die Questions" and then on "Ackley Improved".

I use a 280 rem Lee Collet for my 280AI and it works great.


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29 July 2007, 04:43
steve4102
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Originally posted by Cheechako:
Steve

i don't know why you think that 06 Improved dies are hard to come by since Midway sells at least two brands.

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Ray


I guess it is because all of the die sets I have seen are just the plain old standard dies. I am a big fan of Forster Bench Rest Dies, the Lee Collet Dies and the Redding Type S Bushing Dies. None of these are available in the Ackley.
29 July 2007, 04:46
steve4102
quote:
Originally posted by woods:
Hey Steve

The Lee website says you can, click on "Dies and Die Questions" and then on "Ackley Improved".

I use a 280 rem Lee Collet for my 280AI and it works great.


Thank's That's what I needed to know.