0.4 Grains What a Difference 22 Hornet
Was able to get out for some testing with my CZ 527 22 Hornet.
I ordered some Sierra Varminters 40 Gr # 1385, that I wanted to test. Brass - PPU Virgin full length sized Primer - CCI Small Pistol 1.725 oal 1/2 turn crimp - Lee crimp die Lil Gun 12.6 and 13.0 100 yards https://i.imgur.com/IRdysOl.jpg?1 The top load was 12.6, bottom is 13.0 Looks like I found a new go-to load |
Nice shooting and what a difference that made.
I read where so e say small 17&20 calibers are finicky but my limited experience is just opposite. And I’ve had my share of 22 hornets that finicky... Lilgun seems to always amaze me, I have a#1 in a 218 bee that grouped great windage-wise but horrible vertical stringing. Top end load of Lilgun brought in respectable groups but not as good as your group! |
No.1385 is a HP bullet with a thicker/tougher jacket and meant for high speed cartridges, like for 22-250 or Swift. They sometimes can ricochet on hard surfaces, so keep that in mind. If it works for your Hornet, so be it and enjoy.
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I've had the same experience with Lil Gun in a Hornet. It shot more like a shotgun under 13 grains, once above it started to come together. I would have to look but I think I settled at 13.0 or 13.1. Nice shooting for sure!!!!!
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Just a question: Did you jump from 12.6 to 13, or work up? Under the right circumstances, that big an increase in a tiny case could cause a lot of grief. Jus' sayin'
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Yes, I have looked at the velocities of this bullet and know its a bit velocity deficient for expansion in the hornet. I use the Varmint nightmare's 34 gr and 40 gr V max on animals. I just wanted to try the bullet because I have read so much on accuracy potential |
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Yes, went from 12.6 to 13 I have run bullets of same weight and length before and kind of know the results I would get. My go to 40 gr load is 13 grs under a 40 gr vmax with good results |
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Having blown a rifle and losing an eye, perhaps I'm just overly cautious... |
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The 13 grs is hodgdons max for 40 gr bullets, and being that I have shot identical weight and length bullets I figured it is not an issue. |
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