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).]
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
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.