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The .22 Hornet is like a .22 Magnum Rimfire on steriods, but reloadable - yet under the noise & power levels of most other .22 centerfires (except maybe the .218 Bee).
Most rifles in .22 Hornet are lighter & handier than those chambered in larger .22CF round.
The Hornet is an excellent choice for the hunter that would like more power than RF's, for a bit larger game - like 'yotes and/or grounghogs @ ranges longer then a RF round offers.
The Hornet's also an excellent choice for those who's shooting/hunting opportunities are relatively near populated areas - where the noise reduction from other/larger/noisier CF's will reduce the "call the cops" factor present in some of those areas.
The Hornet is not:
A long-range round ( effective to 250-300yds, max)
A target round (various Hornet barrels have different bores)
A round effective on game much larger than a 'yote - unless the shooter's close enough to give a deer an earache.
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