Author Topic: Your comments on the Handi .22 Hornet (Read 752 times)

Skwerlhunter · « **on:** January 28, 2006, 03:39:28 PM »

I have been wanting this little guy for quite some time now. Was wondering what you think about the little handi Hornet.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2006, 05:45:41 PM »

Welcome Aboard

I can't tell you anything about the Hornet other than from those here that use them..like them a-lot..and I'm sure they will let you know all about them..
Mac

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2006, 04:48:00 AM »

I bought mine used last spring. It shot the Winchester black box ammo real good after the bore got used to the moly or whatever that black stuff is on the bullets. That stuff is kinda spendy and I do reload so I'm shooting a max charge of Lil' Gun powder behind a 35 grain vmax. Plenty accurate enough for prarie dogs.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2006, 05:16:18 AM »

Welcome to Graybeard Outdoors, Skwerlhunter!! The 22 Hornet is a real fun caliber in a Handi, I don't think I've ever read of one that didn't shoot great and mine is no exception, a 10 shot group at 100yd is less than 1" with most of em in half that using the 35gr Vmax and Lil'gun. :wink:

Tim

poncaguy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2006, 05:50:07 AM »

Lot of fun.......mine has shot 1/2" groups at 100 yards.

Norseman112 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2006, 06:39:18 AM »

A friend of mine I shoot with bought one and he likes his. I must say its very accurate. Kind of a neat caliber that .22 Hornet.

John

hunterwinco · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2006, 03:28:03 PM »

I love my hornet. I have the std handi w/ the williams sight. Only fired about 150 rounds through her so far. I just measured a 4 "' 5 shot group 100y. I know thats not moa...but its iron sights and it will do what I want, which is varmint, vermin and plinkin. They are really neat and well balanced like all nef's. A little expensive to shoot considering how addictive they are, so Ive got dies on order from Cabelas...kinda a must reload.

Skwerlhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2006, 02:10:34 PM »

Thanks for the comments guys.

knight0334 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2006, 03:55:21 PM »

sorry for not chiming in sooner..

The 22 Hornet is fine short/mid range varmint gun. If you aren't happy with it's performance, you can rechamber it for a number of other cartridges.