quote:Nailman....I had one and it was a 224.....I think all of the 43's were but I can't say for sure....there is a book that details the specs for 43's and other early Winchesters but I don't have it and can'tremember where I saw it advertised? sorry ...I still have 3 boxs of .223s that I got at a closing of a store that was so cheap I got them "just in case" and then went thru 4 more Hornets ...all 224's...good luck and good shooting!!!
Originally posted by Nailman:
Need to buy stuff to load a 22 Hornet in a Winchester M43. Anybody shoot one of these and know what bullet size to order? Thanks...
I believe my M-43 was a .224.
My older 23D is .2235, and I shoot .224 bullets thru it accurately enough to take a few digger squirrells at 200 yds. +.
Read Ken Waters on the Hornet, and use small pistol primers,"Hornet" bullets, LEE collet neck-sizer, and AA1680 powder. If your rifle is OK, it won't take much work at all to get sub MOA groups.
Dave .32-20
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Dave
Despite my recent return, I just gotta chime in and put in a plug for Hodgdon Lil'Gun.
I have read many, many testimonials to the effectiveness of this powder in the venerable Hornet. Ross Seyfried penned an EXCELLENT article about reloading the Hornet in Handloader magazine #209. (February 2001) This is where I first learned of Lil'Gun and the Hornet.
And of course, Ken Waters' "Pet Loads" series has covered the Hornet over the years as well. Interesting and very informative reading to say the least.
My own limited experience with LG indicates that it works exceptionally well. Lil' Gun delivers comparatively low chamber pressures and very good to excellent accuracy with all traditional Hornet bullet weights.
It's worth a try!
Tim
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[This message has been edited by NETim (edited 03-19-2002).]
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Originally posted by Nailman:
Need to buy stuff to load a 22 Hornet in a Winchester M43. Anybody shoot one of these and know what bullet size to order? Thanks...
[This message has been edited by grandpao (edited 03-21-2002).]