Reloading 22 hornet

[walshie 2,804]

I'm coming to the end of my factory PPU SP ammo for the hornet so I'm going to start reloading.

I've decided to start with 35gr v-max, the old PPU cases and Lil'gun powder.

Half of the stuff I've read on the subject says crimping is a must. The other half says it's not necessary. I was going to buy a Lee Collet die set. Is it worth getting a crimp die too? 

[Underdog 2,337]

Always wish I had bought some collet dies for hornet, that thin brass can't support the bullet being fed and can yaw a little.

I use to crimp for spherical powders just offer a little more resistance on ignition.

 

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[IanB 0]

Are you not tempted with the 40gr vmax walshie, great accuracy with lil gun and ppu brass... crimping them also tightens up the groups..

[walshie 2,804]

6 hours ago, IanB said:

Are you not tempted with the 40gr vmax walshie, great accuracy with lil gun and ppu brass... crimping them also tightens up the groups..

I don't really know what weight to start with. All I know is my mate is using 35gr and it smashes Charlie so figured I'd start there.  I might get a box of each.

[IanB 0]

Walshie I was using 35gr max and winchester brass with either H110 12.3gr or lil gun 12.9gr, nice load and accurate, dropped plenty of foxes but did have a few run on 30yds and drop. The 40gr buck the wind better and hit harder, although I have to single load them using a shot sled as mine have a long COL, but very tight groups.

[walshie 2,804]

Don't say that! That ex-sniper bloke will be all over you.

I don't fancy single loading. How long were yours that you needed a shot sled?

[IanB 0]

1.890"

[IanB 0]

Forgot to say tried pistol primer and small rifle primer, absolutely no difference in accuracy , but the small rifle primer gave slightly higher POI and better velocity .

[walshie 2,804]

Wow. That is long.  I was going to use small rifle primers mainly because I have loads already. 

[IanB 0]

If your using a CZ 527, and want to use 40gr vmax try around 12.5gr to 12.7gr Lil Gun with COL 1.890 -1.900" with a light crimp.. Should be great.Its a compressed load also.

[walshie 2,804]

Great. Cheers. Always good to have a starting point. Yes it is a 527.

[Underdog 2,337]

There use to be a plastic piece in the magazine for hornet 527's.

We use to sand it down so the magazine could take a loner COL.

 

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[Elliott 436]

Definitely go for the 40gr V-Max instead of the 35gr. Lovely little bullet with Lil Gun. Haven't tried crimping yet. 

[walshie 2,804]

14 minutes ago, Elliott said:

Definitely go for the 40gr V-Max instead of the 35gr. Lovely little bullet with Lil Gun. Haven't tried crimping yet. 

Do yours fit your mag?

[Elliott 436]

7 minutes ago, walshie said:

Do yours fit your mag?

No, single sled. Loaded to a COAL of, 1.900. " Amazing little round though. I've dropped rabbits out to 350 yards with the 40gr V-Max reloads. Great for fox out to 200 yards or so, too.

The Hornet is probably my favourite calibre.