22 hornet

[walshy0988 28]

hi just wondering who shoots a 22 hornet ive been thinking of geting one just wanted to know the pros and cons of them ie; bullet price and availability and are do they come left handed? any info would be great

Walshy

[ace32 4]

class tool mate,better if you reload,as factory stuff is a bit pricey,i just got me a ruger 77/22 hornet,had a couple of bunnies with it,but the weather has,nt been up to much up here for shooting lately,so it has,nt had a good day out yet,every time i take her out it bliddy snows,i am puting 35g v max reloads through her at the mo,and she seems spot on,need a new scope though,and some decent weather,ok.ian

[walshy0988 28]

cheers it is passed for fox isnt? it iv got a 243 but been looking at hornet can you put a pic up of yours

Walshy

[Water Badger 26]

test

[mattydski 560]

Yep, had a hornet 3 months now. Like above 35gr vmax handloads. Very impressed so far.

[ace32 4]

here we go,not very good pics,need some outdoor shots,will get some soon,i hope.ian

p,s you need a mod on them and yes they are passed for fox,ok,ian

[Lewdan 17]

hi just wondering who shoots a 22 hornet ive been thinking of geting one just wanted to know the pros and cons of them ie; bullet price and availability and are do they come left handed? any info would be great

Walshy

 

Hi mate , i use a ruger 77/22 K hornet, Excellent calibre good on fox out to 200yds max, rabbits further if you can hit them :icon_redface:cheap and easy to reload ( factory ammo is a bit pricey )no recoil to speak of, very quiet when decent mod is fitted. i use 40 grain blitz kings and 13 grain Lil-gun powder & get 3000FT/sec which is not bad for the little case. Max load for my K hornet is 13.5 gn lil-gun which is 3150 Ft /sec Very underated calibre which is recently having a bit of a revival Hope this helps

 

LD

[clint 45]

22 hornet superb claibre, my rifle go everywhere in truck with me. I shoot everything, 100-200yds max, I load with 40 gr soft head bullet. I fill the fridge, pigeon,goose,rabbit,hare..& fox i burn (smelly bstd) . to keep clean ,use pull rope every 20/25 shot, to keep very very accurate.

[Mr_Logic 5]

35gr vmax for me, in my CZ527 - shoots under half inch pretty regularly at 100 with that - lovely little rifle.

[Deker 3,478]

It's not popular anymore!!!

 

I am convinced this is more to do with marketing (other calibres) than technology. The Hornet has a lot going for it and rifles can be found at "reasonable" prices.

 

Ammo is not always easy to find so Home Brews can be a good idea.

 

Noise and power wise it sits well between my WMR and .223, and the idea keeps coming into my head to look at one, but at the moment I seem to be coping without...but...Never say never!!

[walshy0988 28]

Cheers lads im looking into getting one but cant find a left handed one

cheers again Walshy

[Lewdan 17]

Cheers lads im looking into getting one but cant find a left handed one

cheers again Walshy

 

Hi again fella, My rifle is a standard right hander, but i shoot left handed dont find it too much of a problem just takes a little longer when operating the bolt with the right hand when on freehand shots , No prob at all when on bipod or sticks

If you can try one first

 

LD

[mattydski 560]

I was out for a bit of long range sniping with ma Hornet today..

All head shot at ranges up to 180 yards of the bonnet of the landy. (visible in some pics)

 

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35gr vmax, cci small rifle primer, 13gr lil' gun powder. CZ 527 Prestige Hornet.

[Mr_Logic 5]

Matty refresh my memory - have you tried H110 behind that 35gr?

[mattydski 560]

Its on the list to try, but still using the first big batch of 13 gr Lil' gun Mr L. I have got a mate that's saved me some H110 to try...

 

Just never had to make new rounds since my first big batch...........