L.E. Wilson 280 Ackley Bushing Full Length Sizing Die FLD-28ACK

Description

The L.E. Wilson Full Length Sizing Die for 280 Ackley Improved is built for handloaders who care about consistency round after round. This is the bushing-type full length die, meaning it sizes the case body, sets the shoulder back for proper headspace, and controls neck tension all in a single stroke. It decaps at the same time too, so you're not making extra passes through the press. There's no expander ball in the mix, which means less working of your brass and longer case life for that 280 AI.

What the 280 Ackley Full Length Die Does on the Press

Using interchangeable neck bushings (sold separately) lets you fine-tune exactly how much grip the case neck has on the bullet. That's the big appeal here: instead of being locked into whatever neck tension a standard die gives you, you pick the bushing that matches your brass thickness and the amount of tension your load likes. Swap bushings and you've got a different tension without buying a whole new die. The die ships with an adjustable depth decapping rod plus an extra decapping punch, so setup and spare parts are covered right out of the box.

Fit, Build, and Setup for the FLD-28ACK

This die uses standard 7/8"-14 threads, so it drops into just about any common single stage or turret press you're already running. It's machined and heat treated to L.E. Wilson's spec, which runs harder than a Grade 8 bolt, and the stainless parts hold up to years of use. Pairing it with a Wilson case gage makes dialing in your shoulder bump easy, and a good case lube on the first few rounds helps break the die in smoothly.

For anyone loading the 280 Ackley Improved for hunting or long range work, this is the kind of tool that rewards attention to detail. L.E. Wilson has been turning out precision reloading gear out of Cashmere, Washington since 1927, and this die carries that same reputation for tight tolerances and repeatable results.