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oldscot3 · January 24, 2012, 07:53 PM

A similar post came up not long ago... there's some good reading there.

First, your rifle has a 1 in 14 twist, I think (I ought to check that, but that's what is rolling around in my foggy memory) so conventional theory is, relatively short bullets (flatbase, semi-round nose) of 40 to 50 grains should work best. Most bullet makers have Hornet specific choices for you.

Second, the cases seem somewhat thin and fragile in that long tapered neck... make sure they're round and chamfered before seating the bullet to avoid crumpling the neck.

Third, have fun, the Hornet is cheap to shoot, (WHEN YOU RELOAD)and fun. Finding a good load shouldn't be too hard.

January 24, 2012, 07:53 PM	#2
oldscot3 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: texas Posts: 997	A similar post came up not long ago... there's some good reading there. First, your rifle has a 1 in 14 twist, I think (I ought to check that, but that's what is rolling around in my foggy memory) so conventional theory is, relatively short bullets (flatbase, semi-round nose) of 40 to 50 grains should work best. Most bullet makers have Hornet specific choices for you. Second, the cases seem somewhat thin and fragile in that long tapered neck... make sure they're round and chamfered before seating the bullet to avoid crumpling the neck. Third, have fun, the Hornet is cheap to shoot, (WHEN YOU RELOAD)and fun. Finding a good load shouldn't be too hard.