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McShooty · January 25, 2012, 10:47 AM

Careful case preparation really benefits a very small case like the .22 Hornet. In weighing new cases I have found variations of up to 8% and so I always weigh new cases to choose a group of uniform weight. I also debur the flashholes and I measure the thickness of the case mouths, using those with the most uniform measurements. I neck-size only upon reloading. The standard powders (2400, 4227, 1680) work well, and best for me when I don't try to max the velocity. I have not tried a lot of Lil Gun, but it seems like a winner. I like the 45-gr bullets but also found that Sierra's 50-gr SMP worked very well in my Ruger No. 3. For general plinking around you don't need to go to all the trouble with the cases, but if you do, you might find that the Hornet can be a very accurate cartridge.

January 25, 2012, 10:47 AM	#5
McShooty Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2012 Location: Northern Missouri Posts: 480	Careful case preparation really benefits a very small case like the .22 Hornet. In weighing new cases I have found variations of up to 8% and so I always weigh new cases to choose a group of uniform weight. I also debur the flashholes and I measure the thickness of the case mouths, using those with the most uniform measurements. I neck-size only upon reloading. The standard powders (2400, 4227, 1680) work well, and best for me when I don't try to max the velocity. I have not tried a lot of Lil Gun, but it seems like a winner. I like the 45-gr bullets but also found that Sierra's 50-gr SMP worked very well in my Ruger No. 3. For general plinking around you don't need to go to all the trouble with the cases, but if you do, you might find that the Hornet can be a very accurate cartridge.