Just bpought a 22 hornet. Could use help with successful hand loads.
Thx,
MBK

I have been a fan of the Hornet for years. While it is not know to a tack driver normally. It is not inherently inaccurate either. There is just some things that need to be watched when loading a 22 Hornet. Being a small capacity case sort by weight to .1 of a grain. Do all the case prep work. Then start with IMR 4227 or LIL'GUN. And get ready to experiment with different combinations of primers. I have used Remington 7 1/2 with good results in two different rifles, no my Ruger 77/22 Hornet is a challenge for sure trying Federal small pistol primers next. It will be a fun experience I'm sure. I love the Hornet round for what it is mild midrange cartridge. Have fun with it.

Shoot Safe Shoot Straight.........RiverRat

MBK,
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Hornet.
Winchester cases work best, and I group them by weight (+/- 0.1 grains). This is after uniforming the primer pockets, deburring the flash holes, sizing & trimming. Use tupperware containers to keep the case lots together, and try not to mix them up.
I use Federal #100 small pistol primers. I also use Hodgdon's Lil'Gun. You can't fit enough Lil'Gun into a Hornet case to have a pressure problem. A good load is 13.1 grains of Lil'Gun with a Hornady 40-grain V-Max, seated about .020" off the lands. A better load is with Berger 22/40 MEF's, seated .020" off the lands. If you're the proud owner of a Ruger, drop me an e-mail and I'll tell you all about what I've done to mine that worked, and the stuff that was a waste of time.
Regards, George.