Elmer Kieth & the Abuse of Enfield Rifles.
Starting on Page 28 of “P.O. Ackely, America’s Gunsmith” I wrote about time at Ogden Arsenal during WWII when P.O. Ackley was the Foreman of the Small Arms…
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Books for Gunsmiths and Hobbyists…
Gordy Gritters well-known Benchrest gunsmith, along with Fred Zeglin custom gunmaker; wrote this definitive work detailing the processes required to extract all the accuracy possible from a rifle…
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I Grew Up on John Wayne
In early October of 2011 the Wayne family decided to auction the personal belongings of John Wayne. When I saw this auction advertised, I looked through the catalog…
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P.O. Ackley Micrometer Reamer Stop
Pacific Tool & Gauge (PTG) offers this tool for sale. The P.O. Ackley Micrometer Reamer Stop It’s a nice honor to bestow upon P.O. Ackley to say this…
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Chambering for Ackley Cartridges
Just in time for the Christmas Shopping season Fred Zeglin has released a new booklet that will interests any and all Ackley fans. This is a detailed look…
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Ackley Barrel Making Machines for Sale!!!
I received a letter from Mike Bellm on July 14, 2017. The letter is quoted complete below. This is a business opportunity for someone who wants to get…
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TSJC Celebrates 70 Years Since Ackley Started the Gunsmithing Program
June of 2017 marked the celebration of 70 years of the Gunsmithing Program at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad, CO. In 1946 P.O. Ackley received huge numbers…
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Chambering for Ackley Cartridges
In volume 1 of P.O. Ackley’s “Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders” Ackley explains headspace for his improved designs as well as standard factory cartridges. The chapter describing these…
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