K Hornet
11-20-2010, 05:28 AM
#1
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K Hornet
I am thinking about rechambering my 77/22 Hornet to the K Hornet version. I use the Hornet for varmits that are near the house, but beyond effective .22 LR range. I don't need the extra velocity (I have a .223 and a .22-250) that the K Hornet gives but the case would be easier for reloading. My only concern is any extra noise that the K version would produce. Anyone have any experience with both versions of the Hornet?
11-24-2010, 05:49 AM
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Nobody on here a Hornet guy?
I would bet that if I claimed that the rifle always shoots .2" groups offhand, and that it will be used to make headshots on big bears at 400 yards that a Hornet guy might speak up!
I would bet that if I claimed that the rifle always shoots .2" groups offhand, and that it will be used to make headshots on big bears at 400 yards that a Hornet guy might speak up!
11-24-2010, 06:00 AM
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BU: I shoot and reload a 22 K Hornet. I use the Martini action, heavy barreled. I have not found the report of the K-Hornet to be any lowder than that of the Hornet.
Accuracy is extrmely good (3/4 min. @ 100 yds) useing 11.0 grns of 4227 combined with a 40grn .224 nosler ballistic tip.
Accuracy is extrmely good (3/4 min. @ 100 yds) useing 11.0 grns of 4227 combined with a 40grn .224 nosler ballistic tip.
11-26-2010, 05:20 AM
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BU... See if you can PM or E-mail "Zerexpilot" on here. He's been using a Hornet for years... Killing deer & hogs with it... and I think he's been loading for it too, recently
11-27-2010, 08:58 AM
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I reload the regular hornet and dont understand how the k hornet is easier, can you explain. I am on about 15 loads on the same hornet case.
lil gun powder will get you the velocity of the k hornet. 14 gr netted me 2920fps in a 45 gr bullet using small pistol primers but i had quite a velocity spread so my next loads will be with small rifle primers to see if it cures that.
lil gun powder will get you the velocity of the k hornet. 14 gr netted me 2920fps in a 45 gr bullet using small pistol primers but i had quite a velocity spread so my next loads will be with small rifle primers to see if it cures that.
11-27-2010, 09:36 AM
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I reload the regular hornet and dont understand how the k hornet is easier, can you explain. I am on about 15 loads on the same hornet case.
lil gun powder will get you the velocity of the k hornet. 14 gr netted me 2920fps in a 45 gr bullet using small pistol primers but i had quite a velocity spread so my next loads will be with small rifle primers to see if it cures that.
lil gun powder will get you the velocity of the k hornet. 14 gr netted me 2920fps in a 45 gr bullet using small pistol primers but i had quite a velocity spread so my next loads will be with small rifle primers to see if it cures that.
