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B.L.E. · June 26, 2013, 05:49 AM

Those early pre WWII Hornets used .223 barrels mostly because they utilized rechambered .22 rimfire barrels in those rifles, or so I hear. Modern Hornets all shoot .224 bullets like hammie said.
The original 1 in 16 twist was also a rimfire barrel holdover. My Ruger has a 1 in 14 twist, very likely your Low Wall does also.

June 26, 2013, 05:49 AM	#28
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	Those early pre WWII Hornets used .223 barrels mostly because they utilized rechambered .22 rimfire barrels in those rifles, or so I hear. Modern Hornets all shoot .224 bullets like hammie said. The original 1 in 16 twist was also a rimfire barrel holdover. My Ruger has a 1 in 14 twist, very likely your Low Wall does also. __________________ Hanlon's Razor "Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence and organization."