Author Topic: 22 hornet question ? (Read 575 times)

mkern · « **on:** March 22, 2006, 01:23:58 AM »

Hey fellas, i have a handi in 45-70 that i really like a lot, very accurate little rifle, i am so impressed with it that i am now considering one in a varmint caliber. i am leaning towards the 22 hornet and would like to hear hunting experiences on critters up to coyotes, I know very little about the hornet, is it accurate, is it enough gun for coyotes at say 100 yds ? How much difference in power in 22 hornet and 22 mag ? thanks

dodd3 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2006, 01:50:33 AM »

get the hornet you wont look back, i have shot dingos with the hornet which are about the same as coyotes. i have not owend one in the handi but hand one on a cz fox bolt gun very accurate round and a lot more hitting power than the 22 mag, and very cheep to reload.the guys in here will tell you that they are very good in the handi rifle.
bernie

RemingtonMagnum · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:02:51 AM »

Get the Hornet it is one of those rounds you never forget are walk away from shooting. I have taken deer at 75 Yards with a neck shot one shot.

Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

ajj · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:49:13 AM »

The Hornet is a great, fun, historic cartridge. It is a different world from the .22 mag. I enjoy shooting and loading for mine very much. If that's what you want, get it. But for pure practicality, more power, cheaper ammo, and a better chance of finding an accurate load, get the .223.

the Black Spot · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:25:04 AM »

i sold my 22 hornet handi. lost enough yotes with it, even chest shots all placed good using 40 grain ballistic tips. i wished i had purchased the .223 instead.

longwalker · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2006, 06:02:08 AM »

You will like it!

I have one and use it prairie dog hunting and other varmints. The thing I like is it small report. I would not hessitate to shoot coyotes. It is not the most accurate round I ever fired but then again I didn't buy it to bench rest shoot either.

longwalker

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2006, 06:06:54 AM »

Love mine, it's very accurate!! 10 shots in less than 1" with most of em inside ½". The small dose of Lil'gun doesn't heat the barrel much, so it would be a great colony shooter. :wink:

Tim