lee collet die for ackley's

[RW]

I thought I read some where that lee collet dies will work for ackley improved cartridges. Any one have any experience with this or know for sure?
Thanks, RW

 

[trappst]

i've done it with 223 AI and 22-250 AI. works very well!

 

[jerrschmitt]

I use them in a .243 AI. I think Varmint Al had an article on his web site about using them.

 

[wboggs]

I have done it with a .30-06. No problem. One of the most underrated dies on the market.
Bill

 

[MrMajestic]

I thought I read some where that lee collet dies will work for ackley improved cartridges. Any one have any experience with this or know for sure?
Thanks, RW

Not all but most. As long as the neck shoulder junction isn't shortened, i.e. .30-30 AI, they should work. You will know for sure when you try it!

 

[bsekf]

I do it with 260 and 7-08. Just make sure you do not bump the shoulder, and if you do just put a shim between die and shellholder. I use washers.

Bill

 

[TonyR]

FWIW, take a look at the Lee website. They will apparently make you a die that is not on the standard list for a very reasonable cost. I have had excellent results with the collet die and my 308. Some of the best and most consistent concentricity I've gotten with any die.

 

[PepeLp]

I use the Lee collet dies on .223AI and .243AI. They work great. I do turn down the mandrel a little. That way the neck gets a tighter grip on the bullet.

 

[RW]

I have 250 sav ack., 6.5x06ack imp, and 6.5x55 imp. and i had read a lot of good things about these and would like to try them!! Thanks, RW

 

[Clod-NC]

Hi RW

I do believe you can do this no prob by using a washer,big one that'll slide over the case in the shellholder and serve as a spacer for your press shaft in order to avoid crushing the AI steep case shoulder;go check in this forum for an article about the 6,5 Mystic gun project in the"Gun of the week" section,the guy has a photo of it in the article.Hope it helps.
Claude

 

[RW]

Thanks for the help, RW