Thread: .223 Ackley Improved

I have been forming improved cases for a fair while now. Imo the most important thing whether you are forming with or without projectiles is that the base of the cartridge is snug against the bolt face.

No matter how good they look after the initial form they take a couple loads to reach their true accuracy potential.
No trimming for the life of the case either

223 is easily my favorite cartridge. I also like the idea of improving it just for the sake of it.
A Wilson forming die would be an investment if you plan to shoot a lot as well.


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Originally Posted by R93

I have been forming improved cases for a fair while now. Imo the most important thing whether you are forming with or without projectiles is that the base of the cartridge is snug against the bolt face.

No matter how good they look after the initial form they take a couple loads to reach their true accuracy potential.
No trimming for the life of the case either

223 is easily my favorite cartridge. I also like the idea of improving it just for the sake of it.
A Wilson forming die would be an investment if you plan to shoot a lot as well.


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.223 is my favourite case too cause the more people who shoot it and don't pick up their empties the more free brass I get for my TCU