22Hornet & 50gr Ballistic Tips

Byron Adams · June 10, 2001, 08:06 AM

Has anyone loaded the Nosler 50 grain Ballisyic Tip in a 22 Hornet rifle? If so, what has been the 100 yard accuracy? I plan to use Olin 296

Greg H · June 11, 2001, 12:09 PM

Good afternoon, After reloading for the Hornet for awhile I would like to suggest an idea. I think that the Hornet operates better with 40 grainers if you are looking for explosive performance. Perhaps 13 grains of LIl Gun powder and a rem 6 1/2 primer or Winc Small rifle primer would be good loads with the 40 grainer. Another good bullet is the 40 grain Sierra Blitzking. For a harder bullet the Hornady 45 grains Hornet which is a spitzer is a good one according to S. Frame.
The reason for the powder recomendations is that this relativley new powder is better in many instances than most of the older powders. Much less pressure , longer case life, better accuracy and believe it or not 150 FPS more. I know it sounds like magic. try it for yourself.
Lots of luck
Greg H

Tom Matiska · June 11, 2001, 08:17 PM

Depends on your vintage of Hornet. If you have an early Hornet such as a Model 23 Savage you probably have a 16' twist and a .222 bore, and will probably find the 50 gr BT's won't shoot well.

Modern offerings such as the M77 Ruger use a 14" twist and same bore as others 22's which make the 50 gr BT a player.

Tom

Byron Adams · June 13, 2001, 08:37 AM

Thank you for your response. I have my homework now. Of interest, I am shooting in a New England single shot. I put a 6 power Leupold on it and fired remington 45 gr HP just to get brass. The Remington ammo was grouping about an inch at a 100.

Tom Matiska · June 13, 2001, 02:41 PM

I think recent NEF's use the modern .224 standard but use the old 16" twist. 40 to 45 grs are your best bet. 50- 55 gr flat base spitzers will probably do ok also. Boat tails in that range or heavier may start to keyhole on you.

Tom

June 10, 2001, 08:06 AM	#1
Byron Adams Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2001 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 176	22Hornet & 50gr Ballistic Tips Has anyone loaded the Nosler 50 grain Ballisyic Tip in a 22 Hornet rifle? If so, what has been the 100 yard accuracy? I plan to use Olin 296

June 11, 2001, 12:09 PM	#2
Greg H Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2001 Posts: 1	22 Hornet & 50 grain BT Good afternoon, After reloading for the Hornet for awhile I would like to suggest an idea. I think that the Hornet operates better with 40 grainers if you are looking for explosive performance. Perhaps 13 grains of LIl Gun powder and a rem 6 1/2 primer or Winc Small rifle primer would be good loads with the 40 grainer. Another good bullet is the 40 grain Sierra Blitzking. For a harder bullet the Hornady 45 grains Hornet which is a spitzer is a good one according to S. Frame. The reason for the powder recomendations is that this relativley new powder is better in many instances than most of the older powders. Much less pressure , longer case life, better accuracy and believe it or not 150 FPS more. I know it sounds like magic. try it for yourself. Lots of luck Greg H

June 13, 2001, 08:37 AM	#4
Byron Adams Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2001 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 176	22Hornet and 50 garin Ballistic Tips Thank you for your response. I have my homework now. Of interest, I am shooting in a New England single shot. I put a 6 power Leupold on it and fired remington 45 gr HP just to get brass. The Remington ammo was grouping about an inch at a 100.

June 11, 2001, 08:17 PM	#3
Tom Matiska Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa Posts: 928	Depends on your vintage of Hornet. If you have an early Hornet such as a Model 23 Savage you probably have a 16' twist and a .222 bore, and will probably find the 50 gr BT's won't shoot well. Modern offerings such as the M77 Ruger use a 14" twist and same bore as others 22's which make the 50 gr BT a player. Tom

June 13, 2001, 02:41 PM	#5
Tom Matiska Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa Posts: 928	I think recent NEF's use the modern .224 standard but use the old 16" twist. 40 to 45 grs are your best bet. 50- 55 gr flat base spitzers will probably do ok also. Boat tails in that range or heavier may start to keyhole on you. Tom