Author Topic: 22 Hornet/243 edit (Read 758 times)

kenbev · « **on:** August 28, 2005, 01:19:53 PM »

What can a 22 Hornet barrel be changed to with out alot of trouble? I didn't get the extra Hornet barrel but I did get another 243. What can we rechamber it to?

ScatterGunner · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2005, 01:32:53 PM »

kenbev -

you can get a 22 K Hornet reamer and get a few percent more velocity. it's a good round, the K Hornet, the cases last a bit longer than regular cases.

what are you looking for ?

sg

kenbev · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2005, 02:30:53 PM »

Just looking for something the Hornet can grow into. I may be getting an extra barrel and thought I might do something with it.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2005, 06:54:12 PM »

Quote from: kenbev

Just looking for something the Hornet can grow into. I may be getting an extra barrel and thought I might do something with it.

222 Remington would be my choice...but only those Hornets on a SB-2 frame...not any shotgun frame or old sinterd steel H&R frame..

Mac

kenbev · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2005, 01:26:27 AM »

Thanks Mac,
Do you have any suggestions on who, where, and how to do this...

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2005, 03:51:51 AM »

If I was to do this, I'd go with the 221 fireball.

shaner · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2005, 04:02:19 AM »

i like the one i had converted to a 218 bee, notto much difference but its a great round, just a bump more then a hornet in distance and its something little unique

ajj · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2005, 08:48:49 AM »

The Fireball really is a good one. A real step up in power but still very efficient and known for benchrest-level accuracy.

mt3030 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2005, 09:38:13 AM »

225 Winchester. Close to same power as 22-250 but with a RIMMED case.
Wally

Varminter · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2005, 10:28:35 AM »

I would say go for the 225 winchester.

kenbev · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2005, 03:03:52 PM »

What are you opinions on rechambering the 243 and what caliber should I go to...

mt3030 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:54:00 PM »

If the reamer will clean up the old chamber, the 6mm/06 is a great long distance deer round.
Wally

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2005, 06:04:05 PM »

Don't think it will....might have ta go to 6mm-06AI....

mt3030 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2005, 07:39:47 PM »

Absolutely correct. 6mm/06AI it would need to be. (But, that's a good one too!)

Wally

kenbev · « **Reply #14 on:** September 02, 2005, 06:55:53 AM »

I may just put the 243 barrel on the classified page and see if I can trade it for something...