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Thoughts on 257 Ackley build
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<blockquote data-quote="AkleyFan" data-source="post: 2744264" data-attributes="member: 114323"><p>I would advise you to make up some dummy rounds and conduct some feeding tests with the bullets you plan to use at the cartridge lengths you can/plan to load to. I built my 257 AI on a Mauser 98 action and had to work over the feed rails and ramp in order to get it to feed properly - all part of the process. I can load out to lengths a short action can't reach, but I intend to shoot out my current barrel then put a 7 twist on and shoot the new heavy .257 class bullets that are now on the market - love'n it. Speeds with its current 9 twist barrel are comparable to the 25-06 that it was before I changed it to the 257 AI. I couldn't be happier with it. Do your homework and have some fun. Mine takes deer and black bear with authority.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AkleyFan, post: 2744264, member: 114323"] I would advise you to make up some dummy rounds and conduct some feeding tests with the bullets you plan to use at the cartridge lengths you can/plan to load to. I built my 257 AI on a Mauser 98 action and had to work over the feed rails and ramp in order to get it to feed properly - all part of the process. I can load out to lengths a short action can't reach, but I intend to shoot out my current barrel then put a 7 twist on and shoot the new heavy .257 class bullets that are now on the market - love'n it. Speeds with its current 9 twist barrel are comparable to the 25-06 that it was before I changed it to the 257 AI. I couldn't be happier with it. Do your homework and have some fun. Mine takes deer and black bear with authority. [/QUOTE]
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