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30-06 Ackley Improved
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 927248" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>Ray, I am so glad you revived this thread. It's quite an interesting read with all those interesting "facts" about the AI calibers (sarcasm)...</p><p></p><p>Parker Otto Ackley did what he did to just about EVERY caliber available during his lifetime, simply to find out if there was any way his improved design COULD improve the ballistics over the factory offered SAAMI version. Many worked, but many weren't worth the effort with barely noticeable differences. Just like anything with trial and error.</p><p></p><p>Personally I love Ackley Improved rounds. I have one, and am fixing to have 2 more, one of which is a complete Ackley wildcat, the .300 Ackley Magnum.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I think PO was a genious, and way ahead of his time, and unfortunately, often overlooked or forgotten to the new school, other than his name. I may not be very old, compared to some of yall, but I have studied weapons and guns since I was a kid. And 2 of the most prominent inuences that have affected me and my opinions on the whole caliber game, are PO Ackley and Layne Simpson. Mainly because I have always heard and read about Ackley, and have always read Guns-N-Ammo, where Layne is an editor and journalist.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't be hesitant to build a .30-06 AI. And I would do so, however, I will be building a .300 Sherman instead, which is basically an improved .30-06 Ackley Improved. Sounds crazy, but you'll have to let Rich Sherman explain it to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 927248, member: 12995"] Ray, I am so glad you revived this thread. It's quite an interesting read with all those interesting "facts" about the AI calibers (sarcasm)... Parker Otto Ackley did what he did to just about EVERY caliber available during his lifetime, simply to find out if there was any way his improved design COULD improve the ballistics over the factory offered SAAMI version. Many worked, but many weren't worth the effort with barely noticeable differences. Just like anything with trial and error. Personally I love Ackley Improved rounds. I have one, and am fixing to have 2 more, one of which is a complete Ackley wildcat, the .300 Ackley Magnum. Personally, I think PO was a genious, and way ahead of his time, and unfortunately, often overlooked or forgotten to the new school, other than his name. I may not be very old, compared to some of yall, but I have studied weapons and guns since I was a kid. And 2 of the most prominent inuences that have affected me and my opinions on the whole caliber game, are PO Ackley and Layne Simpson. Mainly because I have always heard and read about Ackley, and have always read Guns-N-Ammo, where Layne is an editor and journalist. I wouldn't be hesitant to build a .30-06 AI. And I would do so, however, I will be building a .300 Sherman instead, which is basically an improved .30-06 Ackley Improved. Sounds crazy, but you'll have to let Rich Sherman explain it to you. [/QUOTE]
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