Load data for .257 Ackley Improved + 85gr Frontier PH HPBT
Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 2.233 in / 56.72 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.775 in / 70.49 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 48,200 PSI / 3,323 bar.
Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 2.233 in / 56.72 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.775 in / 70.49 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 48,200 PSI / 3,323 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Cartridge:.257 Ackley Improved load data
Case Length (L3):2.333" | 59.3 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.553" | 14.0 mm
Case Capacity:63 gow | 4.08 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (Wildcat):48,200 psi | 3,323 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:11.0
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