22 hornet

[ace32 4]

well sitting twidling my thumbs,did have a fancy for a .17 hmr,but too noisey for where i shoot,so def getting the urge for a 22 hornet,any body got any advice,mainly for long range bunnies,poss the odd fox,but generally dont bother them,will be reloading,so gonna give myself a xmas treat,so any advice on make,mods etc,cheers,lads,atb,ian

[Mr_Logic 5]

Hornet's fantastic and does everything you want it to do. But it's also just as loud as HMR!

[sounder 9]

as above you wil eed a mod,

sounder

[Lewdan 17]

well sitting twidling my thumbs,did have a fancy for a .17 hmr,but too noisey for where i shoot,so def getting the urge for a 22 hornet,any body got any advice,mainly for long range bunnies,poss the odd fox,but generally dont bother them,will be reloading,so gonna give myself a xmas treat,so any advice on make,mods etc,cheers,lads,atb,ian

Hi mate, search back to 18 November thread started by BOB.243 will give you some advice.

 

Cheers

LD

[ace32 4]

cheers lads,just been having a read,just need to source a one now,at a decent price,was a nice one up scotland the other month but just too far too travel,and wouldnt dream of buying one,unless ive seen it,but thats just me well of to bed,work beckons in the morn,

[Big Dog222 0]

Never shot either but know guys with both.

 

Hornet over the 17HRM for fox. Moderate it and it won't be that loud it is less than a .222.

 

Reloading ----- you won't reload the 17 HRM (rimfire)

The Hornet may not be the easies to reload - I have heard it from both sides.

 

Hornet bullet will be no cheeper than .222. The .222 will give you a bit more range, still not over powered and easy to reload.

 

Take advice on reloading from someone who reloads the Hornet.

 

Look on the bright side, it is an exiting place to be when you are ready to buy a new gun, do the research and you will be happy with what ever you buy because you will be sure that you have picked to suit your needs.

[jamie g 17]

i would go for hornet over hmr anyday

[Mr_Logic 5]

Hornet is cheaper than .222 - uses same cost bullets and less powder, so go figure!

 

Hornet over HMR, and then I wouldn't worry on .222, it's louder, and yes it works better, but it doesn't have the nice thing about Hornet - the bullet does its 175 yards or so and then dies off quick. They are much better than a .222/223 for small permissions and times when noise and bullet carry could be a worry.

[Lewdan 17]

well sitting twidling my thumbs,did have a fancy for a .17 hmr,but too noisey for where i shoot,so def getting the urge for a 22 hornet,any body got any advice,mainly for long range bunnies,poss the odd fox,but generally dont bother them,will be reloading,so gonna give myself a xmas treat,so any advice on make,mods etc,cheers,lads,atb,ian

 

Hi again Mate

As stated no comparison.-- .17HMR-245ft/lbs energy. Hornet-750+ft/lbs energy..

good out to about 200yds if you come across old charlie..

 

LD

[ace32 4]

its frustrating when you set your self to get some thing,i hate waiting,well keep looking,i will have a hornet,plenty of time just hate waiting,got a few peeps to enquire with,at the local gun clubs,just have to see what comes up,thanks for all the reply,s,apreciate your help ,xmas here soon,money in the bullet safe,i just might have a happy xmas,