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Offline D Humbarger

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Hornet bore size?
« on: April 18, 2010, 05:05:29 AM »
This is from FAQ:

22 Hornet 1 n 12" (original H&R pre '87 1:16"?)(or 1:9" for late production)
.22 Jet 1:16" .221 bore
.223 1 in 12", late models are a mix of 1:9"/1:12",  2007 Marlin produced barrels are 1:9", use instructions below to determine the twist rate.

Is the hornet also a .221 bore?  I want to rechamber one to 221 fireball if the bore is .223
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Re: Hornet bore size?
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2010, 06:36:06 AM »
It won't matter, go ahead and rechamber it, I have a 221 Fireball that started life as a Hornet, it works just fine. Stimpy has a 218 Bee that was a 22mag which shoots fine too, if there is a the small difference in bore it won't matter if you work you loads up safely. For example, I have an overbore fluted bull 270Win H&R with a .2795" bore, I shoot 7mm bullets in it just fine, unlike .277" bullets which shoot poorly.  ;)

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Re: Hornet bore size?
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2010, 08:03:15 AM »
Thanks quick just what I needed to know.
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