Ackley Improved Education

[Leaf Litter]

Thanks for the advice! So I can buy 35 W brass, load it, shoot it in a 35 WAI no problem. Then reload it with Redding 35W Improved dies. Sounds pretty straight forward. Seems like there is reason not to go 35WAI?

The only reason not to go AI would be because the dies are more expensive. Some say they have a harder time feeding AI cartridges, but those tend to be on much smaller caliber rounds. My tikka feeds just fine with 35WAI.

 

[woodnut]

P.O. Ackley was way ahead of his time! His design has so many benefits; longer caselife, less bolt push back, better velocities, very accurate. Also, easy to form by just firing the non A.I. round and those are more accurate in the A.I. chambers. I have several and they are worthy.