.22 Hornet

[spinafish]

I have a model 219 Savage chambered in .22 Hornet..what bullet weight would be the heaviest this rifle would perform with?  I have not found any reference as what the twist is for this rifle.

[DANNY-L]

I found where the twist rate is 1/14 so I would guess you might get away with 45gr bullet

[spinafish]

thanks Danny!  she certainly likes the Hornady factory load with the 35 grain V-max bullet..three bullets almost touching at 50 yds.

[DANNY-L]

They are a good little rifle and can be very accurate,don't cost alot to shoot either.

[spinafish]

that is what drew me to the Hornet..I shoot a lot of heavy thumping Contenders and take the Hornet along to sorta calm my nerves and settle my trigger finger!

[1armoured]

My Savage Model 40 has an advertised twist rate of 1:14"
It shoots the Hornady 50gr SPSX just great, and out to 200mtrs.


I also shoot the 40gr Nosler Bt, and Sierra Blitz 40gr, best,
which you also shouldn't have any problems with the longer bullets and your single loader.


Sometimes actual twist rates are either marginally over or under advertised, which might determine whether the longer pills will perform in any barrel, or not.
Only way really is to try and get some sample packs, and give them all a try.


I use Lil'Gun 12 - 13grs and small pistol primers.


cheers,
SS

[spinafish]

thanks..

[ole95]

going with what  1armoured stated  sometimes it's more than weight,  the  profile can play a part
I have a older hornet contender with the 14 twist forget 50 and above BUT even some 45's
Sierra makes two  224. 45gr.s   #1210 which marked hornet and  like me short and fat, #1310  which is has a longer slimmer profile 
in my gun the short and fat wins every time

[.22-5-40]

Hello, spinafish.  I have a custom Shillen barred (1-14" twist) Sharps Borchardt that handles bullets up to 55grs.  It isn't the weight that matters..but the length.

[spinafish]

thanks and ole95 ROLL TIDE!

[muznut 54]

I hand load and always thought about a .22Hornet but I always talked myself out of it thinking that my .22mag rifle is so close it wouldn't be worth it and I can download my .223.

[LaOtto222]

As has been stated, The bullet length has more to do with stabilization than any other factor. 1 - 14" should handle up to 55 grain flat base conventional bullet. You have to try them to be sure. It should handle 50 grain bullets of any conventional design, including boat tails. I say conventional, because some of the newer style bullets of composite material or pure copper are longer than a lead-copper cup design.


As far as a 22 Mag or down loaded 223 covering a 22 Hornet - you are correct. A down loaded 30-06 will cover the same area that a 22 Magnum or 223 does + more on the top side.  So why have a 223 or a 22 Magnum when a 30-06 will do it all from gophers up to Moose or Bear? You can talk yourself into most anything.


I have a couple of 22 Mags and a couple of 223's. I also have a 22 Hornet and a 22K Hornet, throw in a couple of 221 Fireballs. Why? because I want them, not because I need them or some thing else will due. If I were to have only 1 .224 caliber gun (including the 22 Magnum), it would be a .222 Remington with a twist rate of 1 - 14. It is easier to down load than a .223 and shoots almost as flat as a .223 and cases and rifle last a long, long time. The cost is cheaper that a 223 (less powder and cases can easily be made from 223's)


If I were to own only 1 center fire rifle to do it all from varmints up to the big stuff, it would be hard to beat a 30-06. If I were to lean to the bench crowd and only have 1 rifle, it would be hard to beat a 6mm PPC or 6 BR for longer ranges. I currently do not own either one, but I presently do have a 22 BR for my informal paper punching and long range varmint shooting.


Good Luck and Good Shooting


Good Luck and Good Shooting

[muznut 54]

I'm sure its one of those itch's I will have to scratch one day and buy a Hornet.

[spooked]

Mayhaps the 26" length barrel of the 219 will help stabilize a slightly heavier than 45gr. bullet.. never shot anything over 46gr. in the one I usta own..