Author Topic: hornet rechamber (Read 1695 times)

Jason F · « **on:** June 14, 2012, 06:08:50 AM »

Got this new hornet barrel, I don't like to reload hornet shells(to small) give me some ideas for a rechamber. Something a little different than normal.

Jason F · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2012, 06:18:39 AM »

I was thinking the 224 gnr or is there one that uses 357 mag brass

Rustyinfla · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2012, 07:14:18 AM »

You mean something like a .22-'06?

knight0334 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2012, 07:40:02 AM »

My first .22Hornet got rechambered to .225Winchester. It's a screamer of a round. ..About the same as a .22-250.

wganz · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2012, 08:44:30 AM »

Quote from: knight0334 on June 14, 2012, 07:40:02 AM

My first .22Hornet got rechambered to .225Winchester. It's a screamer of a round. ..About the same as a .22-250.

The .225 Win gets my vote also.

Catshooter45 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2012, 08:56:42 AM »

I love my re-chambered 225 (was a 223) but I'd do a 219 Zipper man, in a New York minute! I think the Zipper is such a class round. You can make brass outa 30-30s too so cheap brass.

Cat

cwlongshot · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2012, 09:39:41 AM »

The ONLY reason I don't have a 225 is I simply cannot justify it!!!

My vote is for the 225 Winshester!!!!!!!

CW

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2012, 09:49:18 AM »

Lets see , 224GNR , 218 Bee , 219 D Wasp , 219 Zipper , 225 Win , 222 Rem , 220 Swift ,

stimpy

tobster · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2012, 10:17:49 AM »

LaOtto222 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2012, 10:38:54 AM »

If it is a 1 - 9" twist, I would do the 225 Winchester with 69 grain bullets or other heavy type. My 1 - 9" Ruger Mini 14 shoots 75 grain Hornady hollow points with no problem. Cases are still available and is definitely different than most people have.

If it is a 1 - 12" twist then I would go with a 221 Fireball or 222 Remington to keep it different, but the 224 GNR is interesting.

If you really want some thing different that can shoot well, (but a pain to make cases) is the 219 Donaldson Wasp

Good Shooting and Good Luck

gcrank1 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2012, 10:50:58 AM »

If it is something like a 1:16 twist you will likely be limited to about a 45-50 grain bullet, depending on the projectile length.

Jason F · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2012, 11:29:03 AM »

Jason, Unfortunately it won't work. H&R chambers their barrels before they weld on the lug. And when they weld on the lug because it is so big they get the barrel red hot and this makes the chamber area hard as a rock. A reamer just spins in it. We have tried several and it just doesn't work. Sorry. Gary Reeder

I sent gary reeder an email about 224 gnr rechamber this was his reply

Jason F · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2012, 11:31:28 AM »

I havnt had any trouble rechambering by hand on quite a few. That is an interesting reply i got

PHATINJUN · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2012, 12:11:34 PM »

"I was thinking the 224 gnr or is there one that uses 357 mag brass" doesn't the original 22Magnum eer I mean Jet use the 357. Kurt

gcrank1 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2012, 12:11:58 PM »

Im sure Mr. Reeder's reply comes as a surprise to the many who have done just so. One can only speculate as to why he had trouble with several.

DeerSlayer777 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2012, 01:53:24 PM »

I personally would like to have one rechambered for the 25-20. My great grandfather used to shoot crows out of the tree at least 150 yards away with the 25-20......open sights. I believe is was an old Winchester lever action. The distance may seem hard to believe but it is true, so take it for what its worth.

Hope it goes well for you
DS777

Jason F · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:23:24 PM »

Maybe its just my luck, i wanted my 500 s&w rechambered to 499 hubel express. I sent ed emails and pm's and never did get a reply or nothing.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:29:46 PM »

Quote from: Jason F on June 14, 2012, 11:29:03 AM

Jason, Unfortunately it won't work. H&R chambers their barrels before they weld on the lug. And when they weld on the lug because it is so big they get the barrel red hot and this makes the chamber area hard as a rock. A reamer just spins in it. We have tried several and it just doesn't work. Sorry. Gary Reeder

I sent gary reeder an email about 224 gnr rechamber this was his reply

That makes no sense at all , he did mine and it worked just fine , I even made a point to ask him if the lug was an issue and he said no problem , he'd do it just like he does TC barrels .

stimpy

Ol BW · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:35:06 PM »

My vote is for the 221 fireball. That is what I am thinking about doing. Maybe you could do one and lead the way for me!!

Better yet just send it to me!

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:36:10 PM »

Jason

I even managed to find the e-mail that Gary sent me saying that an H&R was no problem .

From: "Gary /Colleen Reeder" <creeder@infomagic.net>Add sender to Contacts To: hammer2000head@yahoo.com Richard, The 224 GNR is equal to the 222 but rimmed which is better for revolvers or single shot pistols. I have never heard of the 224 R&C so I don't know about any comparison. I looked it up in Cartridges of the World and it is not listed. No problem rechambering the H&R barrel. The dies are $90. The brass has to be annealed and necked down. If you are familiar with annealing, there is no problem. The rechambering is $100. Gary Reeder

Jason F · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:42:04 PM »

Stimpy
i just forwarded the email to you

knight0334 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:48:03 PM »

Quote from: LaOtto222 on June 14, 2012, 10:38:54 AM

If it is a 1 - 9" twist, I would do the 225 Winchester with 69 grain bullets or other heavy type. My 1 - 9" Ruger Mini 14 shoots 75 grain Hornady hollow points with no problem. Cases are still available and is definitely different than most people have.

If it is a 1 - 12" twist then I would go with a 221 Fireball or 222 Remington to keep it different, but the 224 GNR is interesting.

If you really want some thing different that can shoot well, (but a pain to make cases) is the 219 Donaldson Wasp

Good Shooting and Good Luck

The 225win doesnt need faster twist rates because of 400-600fps additional velocity over a 223rem.

My Hornet-to-225win has a 1:16" twist and it shoots 69gr just fine.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:49:02 PM »

Not a clue what he's thinking

$:-\$

Hell , I know of 2 - 219 Zippers that were done by hand and a 220 swift also without a problem .

stimpy

PS -- On the up side , looks like I have a one-of-a-kind Handi .

Sorry buddy , just couldn't resist

gcrank1 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:52:06 PM »

Ah, yes.......that much velo increase can 'overcome' an otherwise too slow a twist! Glad you bring that up. The more mundane classic cartridges didnt do that, much to the dismay of more than a few shooters.

Jason F · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:56:10 PM »

I did a 45-70 to 45-120 with no problem. Took me a while but still wasn't hard

northkid · « **Reply #25 on:** June 14, 2012, 03:39:47 PM »

22 K Hornet?

LaOtto222 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 14, 2012, 11:08:50 PM »

It sounds to me like Gary Reeder is too busy to mess with any H&R rifle re-chambers or he got to thinking about liability. Another possibility is a couple of customers gave him a lot of grief about some of his work and he decided that it just was not worth the trouble.

Good Luck and Good Shooting

quickdtoo · « **Reply #27 on:** June 15, 2012, 05:34:18 AM »

Quote from: Jason F on June 14, 2012, 11:29:03 AM

Jason, Unfortunately it won't work. H&R chambers their barrels before they weld on the lug. And when they weld on the lug because it is so big they get the barrel red hot and this makes the chamber area hard as a rock. A reamer just spins in it. We have tried several and it just doesn't work. Sorry. Gary Reeder

I sent gary reeder an email about 224 gnr rechamber this was his reply

I checked with Brian, barrels are chambered after the underlugs are welded on.

Tim

Jason F · « **Reply #28 on:** June 15, 2012, 06:06:55 AM »

He definately lost my business. It would of been better for him to tell me he just didn't want to do it rather than lying to me.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 15, 2012, 08:09:34 AM »

Lets give him the BOTD, he may have been misinformed, and we dont know what kind of trouble he has had. I know from personal experience that 'just' lathe profiling a barrel can hit hard spots that set up chatter, and in a chamber would do the same. A profiling cutter is way cheaper to resharpen/replace than a chamber reamer.