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WTB 20 Ackely ammo
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426crown
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March 26, 2026 - 1:56 am
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Anyone know where we could find this? 

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No idea, is it based on the Hornet or Bee case?

 

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March 26, 2026 - 11:30 am
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Mike–based on the bee case..Bill

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So this round takes .20 caliber bullets?

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I have built several of these for falling block single shot varmint rifles. It is a very simple round to make and load. Just neck down a factory 218 Bee to 20 caliber, load and fire form in your rifle. Super little round out to about 200 yards. 

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seewin said
I have built several of these for falling block single shot varmint rifles. It is a very simple round to make and load. Just neck down a factory 218 Bee to 20 caliber, load and fire form in your rifle. Super little round out to about 200 yards. 
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That’s interesting.  I could not find any info for this.  A lot of info for the one made from the Hornet.

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I just marked up a 22 Ackley Bee reamer to the dimensions I wanted, and had JGS grind it. I’m a 20 cal nut and have done several different 20’s like that. Currently developing loads for a 20 ARC that I had JGS grind for me. 

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I’m well aware of JGS.  My new 284 Shehane was probably cut by a JGS reamer.

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I thought I knew things.  This thread is proof I don’t Embarassed

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seewin said
I just marked up a 22 Ackley Bee reamer to the dimensions I wanted, and had JGS grind it. I’m a 20 cal nut and have done several different 20’s like that. Currently developing loads for a 20 ARC that I had JGS grind for me. 
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What action are you using for the ARC?

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A Sako single shot 461 Vixen. I built a 20 PPC on another Sako about 6-7 years ago. I have 20’s on High Walls and several other falling blocks as well.

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