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Mauser 98/ ackley what do I have
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<blockquote data-quote="Dano1" data-source="post: 312800" data-attributes="member: 14209"><p>Whitey,</p><p> </p><p>If it is a true Ackley cartridge, Which it looks like it is. It'll fire a factory .270 Winchester cartridge without any issues of safety or feeding. They'll be a little tight as the cartridge will headspace on the neck/shoulder Juncture.</p><p> </p><p>Shoot the cartridge and then it'll fireform to the chamber. Compare the case to a factory .270 winchester. It'll probablly have a nice 40 degree shoulder and minimum case taper. </p><p> </p><p>The rifle seems to be a true P.O. Ackley rifle. they are true Gems and I only see a few around today. P.O.'s shop wasn't huge, so it's very likley that he installed the barrel.</p><p> </p><p>P.O. Ackley never made barrels, just chambered and installed them. The gun is worth quite a bit to those who shoot Wildcat or Improved cartridges. Not so much to the "run of the mill" shooter or hunter. It also depends on the rifles condition and also bore condition. Some of these older Ackleys were shot with really hot loads which decreased barrel life. </p><p> </p><p>Take it to a good 'smith and have them figure the value, For me, I'd say it was un-replaceable and money wouldn't be a factor.</p><p> </p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dano1, post: 312800, member: 14209"] Whitey, If it is a true Ackley cartridge, Which it looks like it is. It'll fire a factory .270 Winchester cartridge without any issues of safety or feeding. They'll be a little tight as the cartridge will headspace on the neck/shoulder Juncture. Shoot the cartridge and then it'll fireform to the chamber. Compare the case to a factory .270 winchester. It'll probablly have a nice 40 degree shoulder and minimum case taper. The rifle seems to be a true P.O. Ackley rifle. they are true Gems and I only see a few around today. P.O.'s shop wasn't huge, so it's very likley that he installed the barrel. P.O. Ackley never made barrels, just chambered and installed them. The gun is worth quite a bit to those who shoot Wildcat or Improved cartridges. Not so much to the "run of the mill" shooter or hunter. It also depends on the rifles condition and also bore condition. Some of these older Ackleys were shot with really hot loads which decreased barrel life. Take it to a good 'smith and have them figure the value, For me, I'd say it was un-replaceable and money wouldn't be a factor. Dan [/QUOTE]
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