Author Topic: 22 Hornet (Read 1318 times)

barberx · « **on:** February 15, 2005, 01:23:09 PM »

I just used buy it now on SB-2 22 hornet, stainless, synthectic. As I approach 71 I just want to have fun, I would welcome any input on loads, bullets, ect . I do reload for 222 and 223, I have cci 400 and ww small rifle primers on hand, most of a pound of Lilgun and 2# of unique, small supply of 40&45 gr bullets. I have had 2 Ruger 77-22H , liked the gun but never was satisfied with accuracy. Rifle coming has 6x weaver but I have 3-9 leopold and 4-16 Tasco so planning on using whatever seems best on Handi-rifle. please feel free to email me with any Hornet help.
Richard Schertz, Tx
www.barber@axs4u.net

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2005, 02:34:35 PM »

barberx...your good to go on the Hornet try a 40 grain bulllit and 13.5 grains of LiL-Gun and your little rifle primers...you'll love it!! 4 grains of Unique is a fun lil load too...

You just might hang up that 223 ans 222... :-) You'll need some dies of corse.... :wink: P.S. Where in the world is Shertz Texas??? :roll:

Paul5388 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2005, 05:12:12 PM »

Those Lil'Gun loads Deadeye gave you are good loads!

Where IS Schertz??

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2005, 05:18:30 PM »

Just north of Pantz!!!! :-D :-D :-D

barberx · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2005, 02:50:23 AM »

Thanks for replys and support. Schertz Tx is outskirts of San Antonio.
Neat play on words ( pantz) .
I'm actually from Arizona but married Texan and setteled here after retirement from AF.
Richard

ajj · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2005, 03:10:50 AM »

All Hornet loaders should try the 40 gr Hornady V-Max.

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2005, 03:16:09 AM »

Anyone try the 35gr vmax I have some but have not had time to load any thinkin of the 13.5 lilgun to start any comments??

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2005, 12:08:54 PM »

Anyohe who loads for the smaller CF 22's owes it to themselves to try thr Hornady 45gn HP BEE bullet. It's a flyin' ashtray that does a number on varmints. I really like them in my 218's.

Joel · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2005, 03:59:26 AM »

Another BEE style bullet that is great if you use your Hornet or BEE for small game is the Speer 46 gr Flat Point. I load it with 4.2 grs of Unique as my squirrel load. Looks like a tiny 30/30 170 gr FP and does a good job on killing those tree rats quickly with no meat damage to speak of. Accurate in my rifle, too.