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WildHorse Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 184 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Thoughts On the 22 Hornet. |
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Doublejs
I too had a 22 hornet in a Ruger 77/22. I had the same problem you experienced, I could not find the right combination of bullet, powder, and caseing to make the thing shoot right. I finally gave up on it when the 204 Ruger came out. I have absolutley no problems with this rifle. I love it.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Thoughts On the 22 Hornet. |
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Thanks Crackshot! I plan to test WW296, H110, Lil'Gun and AA1680 since I have those on hand. I'm hoping the Lil'Gun works out because, according to Hodgdon, it produces good velocity at a significantly lower pressure than the others. 2800+ ft/sec at 28,400CUP, compared to slightly slower at 40,000+ CUP. I'm thinking that would be easier on the brass and quieter.
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WildHorse Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 184 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: Thoughts On the 22 Hornet. |
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Mike
I hope you can get your rifle to shoot, they are a nice little gun and fun to shoot.
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Crackshot Super Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Mich
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Thoughts On the 22 Hornet. |
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Not a problem Pumpkinslinger. Let us know what happens with your testing.
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sniper Super Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2005 Posts: 735 Location: Utah
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Thoughts On the 22 Hornet. |
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Good cartridge, but not much more powerful than the Winchester .22 Magnum.
There are other, more potent calibers for about the same $$$. And, not so finicky to reload. JMO.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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