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Barnes Varmint Grenade and 22 Hornet

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11 March 2008, 22:56
L. Dihel
Barnes Varmint Grenade and 22 Hornet
Hi Group,

I'm new here. Great discussions.

I spoke to Barnes about a load for the 36 grain Grenade and the 22 Hornet. They told me that they couldn't get the bullet to stabilize.

Has anyone tried this combination?

Thanks,

Larry
11 March 2008, 23:32
redcatfishjack
Tried and failed. Hornet twist is too slow. horse

Stick them through a 223. and you'll be dancing
11 March 2008, 23:46
butchloc
works with a K hornet and lilgun
12 March 2008, 00:29
L. Dihel
quote:
works with a K hornet and lilgun


Can you divulge the amount of Lil'Gun and the OAL for your load?

Thanks,

Larry
12 March 2008, 00:48
JC454
Would not stablize in an Anschutz with a case full of LilGun. Groups were about 5" at 100 yds and evidence of some keyholing. For comparison, 40 grain V-max produce less than 1/2" groups. The Anschutz has a 1:16 twist.
12 March 2008, 03:47
bartsche
thumbdownMy buddy at the range has had Zero luck with it and his K- Hornet, Savage Mod 40. Frownerroger


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12 March 2008, 19:25
fireball10x
35 and 40 vmax shoot real good from my cz with 13.2 grains of lilgun.I like the 40 better has a higher BC I get 3000 fps and 1/2 inch or less groups and has more velocity and hitting power at 200 yards than the 35vmax.Never shot the barnes the vmax worked too well to change
13 March 2008, 18:22
butchloc
14.5 gr lil gun