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SRE · February 8, 2012, 03:02 PM

Ok so I just started reloading the .22 Hornet after I stumbled across a Ruger 77/22 chambered in 22. Hornet and COMPLETELY fell in love with this thing. (Why I love it is a whole other post in itself)

Ok so my reloading question is: When I full length size/ neck size, the decapper rod pushes through the flash hole essentially making it bigger causing me to obviously have to deburr for proper seating of the primer. Is this normal? Happens both with my Lee Dies and RCBS Dies. Only have reloaded Hornady Brass. Maybe the flash holes on standard Hornady Factory brass for the Hornet is smaller? Anyone else have flash hole issues with reloading the .22 Hornet?

Also... what's your opinion on Barnes Varmint Grenade bullets? They as accurate as Barnes describes?

Thanks in advance!

February 8, 2012, 03:02 PM	#1
SRE Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2011 Location: Southern York County, PA Posts: 145	.22 Hornet Reloading question... Ok so I just started reloading the .22 Hornet after I stumbled across a Ruger 77/22 chambered in 22. Hornet and COMPLETELY fell in love with this thing. (Why I love it is a whole other post in itself) Ok so my reloading question is: When I full length size/ neck size, the decapper rod pushes through the flash hole essentially making it bigger causing me to obviously have to deburr for proper seating of the primer. Is this normal? Happens both with my Lee Dies and RCBS Dies. Only have reloaded Hornady Brass. Maybe the flash holes on standard Hornady Factory brass for the Hornet is smaller? Anyone else have flash hole issues with reloading the .22 Hornet? Also... what's your opinion on Barnes Varmint Grenade bullets? They as accurate as Barnes describes? Thanks in advance! __________________ Combat Commander