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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-14-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,332
Posted By AlbertaAl
20 years ago I hunted coyotes with the 52 Berger...

20 years ago I hunted coyotes with the 52 Berger Target bullet in a 22-250Ackley custom barrel on Sendero,
It was not fur friendly at all, even at 400 yards and further
Very accurate !
So depends...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-14-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,594
Posted By AlbertaAl
New Owners ? just doesn't feel good reading...

New Owners ? just doesn't feel good reading this... I didnt know.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-16-2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,103
Posted By AlbertaAl
Smile that's a 20BR ackley improved ... ?? if I read...

that's a 20BR ackley improved ... ??
if I read that correctly ?
It is the same Cal. I shot for 8 years with 39 Blitz King...flat, fast, accurate and deadly on coyotes

My opinion ...3700 is...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-12-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,103
Posted By AlbertaAl
Comparing the 22PPC to 20PPC is like NIGHT AND...

Comparing the 22PPC to 20PPC is like NIGHT AND DAY
I shot a 20PPC for 8 years loading 35-40gr bullets and lost count how many coyotes felt its wrath.
I'm currently shooting 20Cal x 55gr Bergers in...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-02-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,690
Posted By AlbertaAl
Your information is helpful as I'm not prevy to...

Your information is helpful as I'm not prevy to any of that history.
I'm sure my rifle has had numerous owners with someone doing modifications along the way.
The value of these keeps climbing so...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-01-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,690
Posted By AlbertaAl
my peep sights are REDFIELD brand :) Not sure...

my peep sights are REDFIELD brand :)
Not sure if these peep sights are any good for hunting small game since you really need clear surroundings for good focus versus using this in the dark bushes or...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-01-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,690
Posted By AlbertaAl
I like the side design push button mag release...

I like the side design push button mag release only because it's so different from todays rifles.
The other likeable feature is that it feeds "shorts", as inscribed on the barrel, again just...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-28-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,690
Posted By AlbertaAl
Winchester 69A .22 rimfire

Thought I'd share a recent purchase with some photos
Features peep sights which are incredibly accurate.
Got a 5 shot & 10 shot magazine in the deal
Feeds 22short, long and long rifle ...woo hoo...
Forum: Project Guns 02-14-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,284
Posted By AlbertaAl
from the photo of the two rifles standing...

from the photo of the two rifles standing vertically appears that the woodgrain runs lengthwise ...am I looking at the photo correctly ?

I'd be happy with either of the wood on those stocks
Forum: Project Guns 02-03-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,284
Posted By AlbertaAl
Gunville Stocks

Hi fellow members.
I'm considering ordering a stock from GUNVILLE STOCKS for my Rem788 which has been rebarreled from a 22-250 to now a 20-250Ackley

GUNVILLE inletts for this action, offers...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-12-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,686
Posted By AlbertaAl
thanks everyone for your replies ... there...

thanks everyone for your replies ...
there isn't a better website for this kind of question
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-06-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,686
Posted By AlbertaAl
I've been shooting a factory CZ527 for the last...

I've been shooting a factory CZ527 for the last 10 - 12 years.
I'm not sure of the round count but would guess 350-400 x
It's never done any large volume shooting.
I've only shot the discontinued...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-06-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,686
Posted By AlbertaAl
Does anyone know what date the new ownership at...

Does anyone know what date the new ownership at SHILEN took over ?
I'm sure it was a slow gradual process.. and I would expect quality control would be more intense with a new production staff.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-06-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,686
Posted By AlbertaAl
SHILEN Chrome Moly 17Cal

I'm looking at a new SHILEN Chrome Moly barrel advertised for sale privately and wondering how it rates compared to PacNor or Lilja
Any trouble with accuracy ?
The barrel is a new chrome moly 1:10...
Forum: Project Guns 04-30-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,214
Posted By AlbertaAl
Using 204 Brass is a good suggestion especially...

Using 204 Brass is a good suggestion especially if you already have a 17Rem in the closet and this would avoid mixing -up components
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-28-2021, 04:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
THANKS !! Good info., I was almost settled on...

THANKS !! Good info., I was almost settled on RL15. Then I read where RL16 (I have one pound) was slower then RL15 and was on parr with H4350
I was ready to go back to RL16 but will try H4350...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-27-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
You're not referring using 4064 in a 20-250 ? are...

You're not referring using 4064 in a 20-250 ? are you?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-25-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
RL16 with 55's failed

First time out with the recent 20-250Ackley build.
Focused on RL16 with the Berger 55's
Failed to obtain the expected 3700 speeds and ES/SD dropped as the powder increments went up.
35.0 = 3352 ...
Forum: Project Guns 10-09-2021, 02:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,673
Posted By AlbertaAl
yes, tell us more, i'm leary

yes, tell us more, i'm leary
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-17-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,828
Posted By AlbertaAl
fireforming

https://i.imgur.com/Bfa0B8N.jpg

I've done lots of fireforming and my experience has been very positive.
The photo is 243Lapua brass being fireformed to 243Ackley :D
I've done the same practice...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-20-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
met with gunsmith

Met with my gunsmith yesterday - dropped off all the parts for the
20-250Ackley and said it'll be ready in 4 weeks.
Purchased a pound of RL16 on the way home.

Also, left behind a SAKO AI...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-11-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
RL26 is an intriguing powder and has been...

RL26 is an intriguing powder and has been impossible to find in Alberta.
I was loading for a 30-06 and read that RL26 was performing really well with 180 Partition bullets.
RL16 is another...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-11-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
powders

Those are slow burning powders.
I thought H4350, IMR 4350. and HUNTER burn rates were considered slow burn but yours are even further down the list.
Some other considerations I've seen were the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-02-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
20-250 POWDER choices

I'm curious on powder choices from the members playing with this caliber.
I've seen posts that included
Varget
H4350
IMR4350

RL16 has shown to provide great accuracy with single digit ES ...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-31-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,884
Posted By AlbertaAl
20-250Ackley

This donor REM788 is a factory 22-250 and feeds the dummy 20-250Ackley from the magazine with no issues with the bullet seated below the neck/should junction.

Initially, I was concerned with...
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