Quote Originally Posted by J.Baker View Post

As for forming brass, it's pretty simple:

1. Run your new parent case brass through your FL Ackley die. This will set the neck/shoulder position back as the steeper shoulder angle usually necessitates the neck/shoulder junction being moved back a bit creating a slightly longer neck..
As I understand it- one of the benefits of Ackley is that you can still use the factory ammo from the parent case. I've never had to set the neck/shoulder area back at all- The ackley is a few thousands shorter.... but with the case only making contact with the chamber at 1 point (before fire forming) you can easily close the bolt on it. This also holds the case true and you get consistent results.

The biggest benefit in my mind is the lack of trimming... it really does make a difference. I have some 260 AI brass that has 10 firings on it and I have never had to trim.