22K Hornet Reloading Data ?

03 January 2002, 14:49

<Big Stick>

14.0grs of 296 in a R/P case. 33gr V-Max(moly),.005" into lands. 3450fps,out of my 20" barrels.

Whistles through the clip and will shoot in the .3's and .4's,in my 77/22 Ruger's. I've got four of them,they are amongst my favorites............

03 January 2002, 17:03

Brett

Will the K-Hornet head space on the sholder?

03 January 2002, 17:06

<Big Stick>

Affirm,on the shoulder headspace..........

03 January 2002, 17:22

ricciardelli

http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

04 January 2002, 09:01

milosmate

quote:
Originally posted by Hutt:
Where is a good source for 22 K Hornet reloading data for my ruger M-77?

Look at trying the Lil-gun from hodgdon, greater velocity less pressure!Its the new kid on the block.
Look in the small caliber forum,hornet powders!!!

[This message has been edited by milosmate (edited 01-03-2002).]

04 January 2002, 04:44

<bearmanmt>

Hey Hutt,
A great little caliber. Use one here in Montana for gophers and prairie dogs. Mine is a custom barreled BRNO ZKW-465. It has a longer throat than usual, which allows longer seating of 50gr Blitz and "TNT" bullets. I have a single shot block in place of the magazine, so in effect mine is a single loader. All of my loads are too long for the magazine.
My favorite load is 15.0 gr of AA1680, a small rifle primer and a 50 gr Blitz or "TNT" seated out to the lands. I am getting 3000fps with 50gr bullets out of a 24" barrel. No pressure signs. Under an inch at 100yds.
The usual warnings go with this load: It is safe in my rifle. So, start with maybe 13.0 grains and work up.
Also, this powder only works well with 45-50gr bullets in my rifle.
Good shooting.
The Bearman

04 January 2002, 14:22

<George Capriola>

Try the Winter 2000 edition of Small Caliber News. Great K-Hornet article by Harold Miller. He follows it up in the Fall 2001 edition of Small Caliber news, also.
Regards, George.

04 January 2002, 18:40

<Hutt>

Just might have to try the CZ action,any suggestions for reamers?

15 January 2002, 16:03

<slickshot>

Hutt-----I have had very good success with info from Sierra----Paul Box has been a great help!!

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