L.E. Wilson 22-250 Ackley Improved Fired Case Holder CH-2250A

Description

L.E. Wilson has been building case trimmers and holders since the 1930s, and this 22-250 Ackley Improved case holder carries that same reputation. It is designed to work with the Wilson inline case trimmer, where the holder supports the case body much like the chamber of a rifle. That chamber-style fit is the whole trick: instead of clamping onto the rim or relying on a pilot, the case is aligned by its own body taper, so every cut comes out square and the trim length stays consistent from one piece of brass to the next.

Why the Fired Version of This 22-250 AI Holder Matters

The "Fired" designation is the key detail here. Fired brass tends to run a touch larger than new or full-length-sized cases, so the fired case holder is reamed slightly more open to let enough of the neck protrude past the holder for the cutter to reach. If you try trimming fired brass in a new-case holder, the case mouth can end up sitting down inside the holder where the blade cannot touch it. For anyone trimming once-fired 22-250 Ackley Improved cases, this is the holder you want.

Getting the Most From Your 22-250 Ackley Improved Case Holder

Using it is straightforward. Drop a case into the holder, tap the case head on a firm surface so it seats fully against the taper, then set the whole assembly onto the trimmer rails against the depth stop. Crank the cutter at a steady pace until the brass shavings stop falling, pull the case and holder out, and rap the case mouth to release it. The same holder also works for primer pocket reaming, neck reaming, and deburring when paired with the matching Wilson tools.

Machined in the USA from steel, this holder is built to last through thousands of cases. It is caliber specific, so it pairs only with 22-250 Ackley Improved brass, and like all Wilson holders it is sold on its own to match whatever trimmer setup you already run.