I use H 4198 & Horn. My Kimber Model 82 Super America has a 1:14 twist, and it is quite accurate with bullets as heavy as 55 grains. My favorite bullet at this time is the Sierra 40 grain hornet. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. 300MP is the absolut best 410 powder so may be it a good fit for the 17-Hornet too. Just part exchanged my 17hmr for a Anschutz .22 hornet, lovely roll over monte carlo stock, bit light in colour for my liking and a bit of dink history so have the woodwork covered in nitromors right now for a revamp. I'm pretty sure I remember reading in load books that you should never reduce the charge for WW296 or H110, load'em exactly as listed. Does anyone have a pet load with this powder in a 22 hornet? I have little belief in what I call “gun writer magic.” That is, wearisome load development that pretends to make the inaccurate, accurate. I don't remember the load in gr. W296 really shines with the lighter bullets. Currently have IMR 4227 but looking at the manual looks like H110, lilgun or Accurate 1680 is the go. 300MP is the absolut best 410 powder so may be it a good fit for the 17-Hornet too. Those who need higher velocities should consider choosing a bigger cartridge. The same applies when the two 45-grain bullets available from Sierra are compared. Load Data Downloads Open up the load data page you wish to download. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. They include the Anschutz Model 1730, Ballard Model 1885, Browning A-Bolt Micro Hunter, Browning Model 1885 Low Wall, BRNO ZBK 110, Cooper Model 21, CZ Model 527, Ruger 77/22H, Ruger No. V-Max's plus the H110 powder and if I can come up with some small pistol primers I will be ready to load my very first round of .22 Hornet. When I first started loading for it I was going back and forth with H110, W296, H4227 and Lil Gun. H110 300MP AA1680 Lilgun Rem 6 1/2 and the CCI SRP & maybe the CCI500 if presure allows. The general consensus I've read is to start with 22 Hornet load data, as the case volume and common bullets are almost the same. I have loaded quite a bit for my other firearms but have never loaded for a hornet so i had to start from scratch. It may not work well in your rifle. All loads within the .22 reloading data table were assembled with Armscor Precision cases and Winchester Small Pistol primers. 3 K-Hornet (re-barreled and re-stocked) for a few years now. NOTE: LOAD DATA IN THIS GUIDE SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ACCURATE AND RAMSHOT LOAD DATA. containers. In a handgun, 2400 fps is really potent. I am a K-hornet person. Powders include IMR, Winchester, Hodgdon Winchester introduced the .22 Hornet in late 1930/early 1931 in two loadings: one with a softnose bullet, the other with a hollowpoint, both at 2500 fps. 296 & H110 give me some pretty good accuracy, Little Gun has blazing velocity but 296 &110 edge it out for accuracy. Don't hesitate to use the H110, it's a great powder. Never have used 1680, but most powders listed for the 22 Hornet at or near max will fill the case up. I've always wanted a .22 Hornet. You can also click on the image and a pdf version will open in a new window. When the .222 Remington was introduced in 1950 it stole the show from the .22 Hornet among varmint shooters, but history has proven it to lack the staying power of the mild-mannered little Hornet. Case Trim Length C.O.L. Bullet Type Primer. Slugging the bore of a rifle will reveal which of the two bullet diameters should be used in it. MV is around 2700 to 2800 depending on the charge. Velocity is at 22 hornet velocities. Reloading.22 Hornet and Hogdgon H110; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. In addition, H110 is "the" choice for 410-bore shotgun, especially among top competitive skeet and sporting clays shooters. |
Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. bullet with shoot "tiny groups". 2400 is a long standing .22 Hornet powder and in fact it got it's name for being able to drive a 45 grain bullet at over 2400 fps in the .22 Hornet. All Rights Reserved. I'd start with data from a reputable source & go from there. My experience has been that LG makes the K-hornet perform way over what can/should be expected. It handles all 2-1/2-inch, ½-oz. Among Whelen's circle of friends was Winchester executive Edwin Pugsley who gave orders to build a special test rifle on the Model 54 action for the "22 Hornet," as Whelen decided it should be called. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. I currently use this powder successfully in my .222 Remington. Some rifles of foreign make still have the older twist rate, and those built by Anschutz are good examples. Re: opinions on a 22 hornet I load 223 and 22-250 with bluedot and 46gr win hp. Page 1 of 2 - Lil' Gun in .22 Hornet - posted in Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting: For the last year Ive been using H110 for reloading .22 Hornet. increments. Inspired by Wotkyns's work with the then-new cartridge, Townsend Whelen and a couple of his Army buddies, G. A. Woody and Al Woodworth, decide… Never tried AA1680 but I've heard good things about it. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. When I converted over to small rifle primers I didn't see any change in group size. My load data comes from Hornady's 7th edition. AA1680 is good 22-hornet powder and 300MP is another. LiLGun has become my favorite Hornet powder. I got lucky a few weeks ago and got ahold of two pounds of Lil Gun. I prefer the V-Max as its more ballistic ( rides the breeze better than ) the Sierra but very expensive over here and i cannot always afford them. Handloading the .22 Hornet is a snap, but the thin wall of its case is easily collapsed during bulletseating unless the inside edge of its mouth is lightly beveled with a chamfering tool prior to the first loading. data from our 10" Thompson/Center handgun is compared to our 22 Hornet rifle test data. Bullets from other manufacturers may not produce equivalent pressure or velocities; therefore, it is not recommended that this data be used with components other than as listed. my hornet is a 90 model cz/Brno fox model 2. I started with 11.8 and worked up to 13.8 in .2-gr. Page 1 of 2 - Lil' Gun in .22 Hornet - posted in Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting: For the last year Ive been using H110 for reloading .22 Hornet. Best powders for use with all bullet weights in the Hornet are H110 and W296. H110 is all I could find. For .22 magnum-like loads, its 8 gr. Subscriber Services. gr. 40 V Max 10.9 grns 205 primers I reload for a friend of mine and he uses RL 7. i'd have to go dig up the recipe. I went with the H110 powder so that I can use it for my .357 rounds, also. In addition, H110 is “the” choice for 410-bore shotgun, especially among top competitive skeet and sporting clays shooters. 40 gr. The Hornet is another one I've almost went broke on trying different dies, that includes a arbor press & Wilson bushing die. Good Luck and Good Shooting Both excellent on foxes out to 150 yds. Anyone have experience with LilGun in a .22 K-Hornet. ", delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. Since it was the first small-bore, high velocity cartridge designed for small game and varmint hunting, the .22 Hornet was truly an innovative development. Plastering the crosshairs on the shiny nose of a standing groundhog will place the bullet somewhere in its vital area out to about 225 yards. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The rifle is an old H&R Topper single barrel. Load data is the same, line for line, for both powders. As fate would have it, the new cartridge produced the best accuracy of any centerfire cartridge tested by Winchester technicians up until that time. Do some research for load data and have some fun. Always start with reduced loads first and make sure they are safe in each of your guns before proceeding to the high test loads listed. They made their own .223-inch bullets by using jackets formed from .22 Rimfire cases. .22 Hornet Rifle (Using Hornady Reloading Data For Bullets) reloading data with 101 loads. As a point of reference I made the presumption that 22 tcm and 22 hornet had some similarities , regardless of the fact that one is a rifle and one is a pistol. Diam. I have looked at there site, I just wondered has anyone tried any of these loads. Re: Need help with load data for my 22 K Hornet - 01/22/13 I've been fiddling with a Ruger No. I bought a can sometime ago of H110. Supply and demand, go figure. Some dies over work the thin Hornet brass giving it short life and poor accuracy. Velocities in the 2200-2600 range with 35-40 gr bullets. I just looked and Hodgdon lists max at 13g with the 35v max. In addition, H110 is “the” choice for 410-bore shotgun, especially among top competitive skeet and sporting clays shooters. I have seen a reference (cannot remember where though) to reloading .17 with this powder but cannot find any starting loads online. Since Shooting Times has no control over your choice of components, guns, or actual loadings, neither Shooting Times nor the various firearms and components manufacturers assume any responsibility for the use of this data. Silhouette shooters claim it is the most accurate 44 powder they have ever used. I crimp my 22 Hornet loads, I seem to get more consistent results with a crimp. with 40-gr. I get 2,650fps with 10.5gr of Hod. My local gun shop did have Remington factory loads but I started buying hornady brass and now I don't want to have 4 different brands of brass With that much velocity, the 22 Hornet’s original design purposes can still be realized. But no combination I have found is better suited for easing along eastern hedgerows and picking off varmints without greatly disturbing my neighbors. of H-110 with 40 V-Max. 40 gr. I started with 11.8 and worked up to 13.8 in .2-gr. More .22 Hornet factory loads are now available than at any other time in the history of the cartridge. Find what you need in six easy steps. ", delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. I have used H110 for light bullets in the hornet and it is allright, a 40 grain bullet and 11.8 is the max in the Hornady manual. I like the idea of a single-shot rifle and I love the .22 Hornet cartridge. Ive had good luck with it and I havent had any issues with pressure or sticky extraction. Depending on the cartridge, you can still save money by handloading, and even though... Joe Mantegna talks about the origins of the 94 Winchester rifle. Ballistically it is similar in performance to the .22 Hornet. The most consistently accurate rifle in this caliber I have ever shot is a Winchester Model 54. But, my GO-TOO load for the Hornet is … The small powder charges used in the .22 Hornet call for relatively mild primers, such as the Winchester WSR, Remington 6 1/2, CCI 400, and Federal 205M. The .22 Hornet is a wonderful little cartridge with a whole lot going for it, but it is not without its compromises and shortfalls. H4227 starts at 8.0 grains with a max of 8.7 grains at 2062 FPS and 43,000 CUP. In my experience the 35 grain V MAX will give good accuracy but it loses velocity quickly because of it's shape. I got lucky a few weeks ago and got ahold of two pounds of Lil Gun. SAFETY DATA SHEET. The most common powders mentioned are H110, 296 and Lil'Gun - none of which I have at the moment. but I got it out of the Hornady or Serria book. ALL 30 gr 35 gr 40 gr 45 gr 50 gr 53 gr 55 gr. Anyone have experience with LilGun in a .22 K-Hornet. The case is based off the 223 so there's no shortage of raw materials for brass. H110/Win 296 is an excellent choice for bullets of 45 grains or less and it will give you maximum velocity with bullets in the lighter weight ranges. and 8 lb. My first time at the range with 12 three-shot groups was a best of 4" at 50 yards. BTW I use Speer's Manual #14 for my reloading data with the 22 hornet. increments. 2230 C.O.L. George Wehby is at I4 Tactical to demonstrate ways to move off the 'X', and how to shoot while moving. 22 Hornet Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) *A No. Nice to squeeze the trigger on a heavy barrel and not have any recoil with the reduced loads. I only use H110, 2400 and LiL'Gun. Blitz or V Max and H110 is very accurate. The general consensus I've read is to start with 22 Hornet load data, as the case volume and common bullets are almost the same. Click "Get Data" to view results. 22 Hornet 45G RAINB ULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.128 DIAMETER: 0.224" HOR 4. Sierra offers two 40-grain .224-caliber bullets, a softnose for the .22 Hornet and a hollowpoint for faster cartridges like the .22-250 and .220 Swift. 2400 was originally developed primarlily for the .22 Hornet during the peak of its early popularity in the 1930s. Hornet cases are quite thin, and it is not unusual to see excessive stretching of the primer pocket when they are used with some of the maximum loads I see published by various sources. 11 FS Alliant Powder 2400 Alliant Powder 300-MP Alliant Powder Reloder 7 Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon H110 Hodgdon H4198 Hodgdon H4227 Hodgdon Lil'Gun Improved Military Rifle IMR 4198 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4227 Improved Military Rifle SR 4759 Ramshot … History Developed by American wildcatters in the 1920's, the .22 Hornet was adopted and officially introduced by Winchester in 1930. I just bought a lb of lil-gun because I can't find H110 …