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Post by parson on Jul 22, 2010 10:11:18 GMT -5
I've been thinking about the pros & cons of replacing my .22 mag with a Hornet, or other small centerfire .22. It could be loaded down to squirrel hunt with, yet used for varmints also.
I'm wondering about the cost of reloading something like this as opposed to buying .22 mag ammo.
Howz about some opinions on this?
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 22, 2010 11:30:22 GMT -5
There won't be a whole lot in it as far as price per round. I would go with 2 rifles myself. A 22lr for squirrels and a 223, or 22-250 if you plan on wanting to reach out.
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Post by Decatur on Jul 22, 2010 11:49:24 GMT -5
There won't be a whole lot in it as far as price per round. I would go with 2 rifles myself. A 22lr for squirrels and a 223, or 22-250 if you plan on wanting to reach out.  |
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Post by parson on Jul 22, 2010 12:09:28 GMT -5
Buy another gun?! Hmmmm. Ya just might have sumpthin there!
The last .22 mag ammo that I bought was when the Greenwood Galyan's store closed. Bought all they had at a great price. But it's running low. So I was considering this possibility.
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Post by drs on Jul 22, 2010 12:37:43 GMT -5
I've been thinking about the pros & cons of replacing my .22 mag with a Hornet, or other small centerfire .22. It could be loaded down to squirrel hunt with, yet used for varmints also. I'm wondering about the cost of reloading something like this as opposed to buying .22 mag ammo. Howz about some opinions on this? I have a .22 Hornet which when living in Indiana I used it for Squirrels. My load was: 7.0 grs/SR-4759/50 grain (High Velocity type) SPT. Velocity is 1,500 FPS and it is non distructive on Squirrels. I used Remington cases and 7 1/2 S.R. primers. Inorder to use this load make certain your "rate-of-twist" is 1-in-14". If it is 1-in-16" twist use 6.0 Grs/ Sr-4759/ 45 grain spitzers. Reloading costs would be less than the cost of a box of .22 Magnums. Wish I could use my Hornet in Ky but you can only hunt Squirrels with .22 Rimfires, or shotguns.  |
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Post by catahecassa on Jul 22, 2010 14:56:08 GMT -5
There won't be a whole lot in it as far as price per round. I would go with 2 rifles myself. A 22lr for squirrels and a 223, or 22-250 if you plan on wanting to reach out. Don't forget the .222Rem - a nice 'happy medium' between the hornet & .223/22-250. They are easy enough on squirrels due to lower velocity, but will still anchor a yote at longer distances. |
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Post by omegahunter on Jul 26, 2010 11:06:47 GMT -5
That's ok drs. You can load that Hornet back up and use it to head-shoot your deer down there.
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Post by drs on Jul 26, 2010 12:42:09 GMT -5
That's ok drs. You can load that Hornet back up and use it to head-shoot your deer down there. I know.  I know a store owner down here that shot a Buck with his Winchester Model 43 in .218 Bee last fall! I think I'll stick with my .270 or .308 for Deer. ;D |
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Post by danf on Jul 26, 2010 20:15:57 GMT -5
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Post by drs on Jul 27, 2010 7:05:56 GMT -5
Not hypocritical at all "danf". Ky DOES NOT allow the use of "Centerfire" cartridges for hunting Squirrels. I was refering to when I lived in Indiana, I use a REDUCED .22 Hornet load (1,500 FPS) to hunt Squirrels. This was part of my hobby and I also used my .25-20 too for Squirrels. Also I NEVER shot a Squirrel on the level or on the ground with my Hornet load. The woods, I hunted in for around 45 years was in a safe area. Where I lived in Evansville (northern Vanderburgh Co.) I used a .410 or .22 LR. |
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Post by stevein on Jul 28, 2010 9:28:34 GMT -5
I had a Savage 23D in K-hornet, wish I had it back  . I don't remember the loading but I used a 45 grain jacketed bullet at close to max and I worked up a slow load with gas check lead for squirrel . I don't know how fast the lead round was but it would punch a nice hole through a squirrel head. I carried a second mag loaded with the hotter round for groundhogs, I was good for about 150 yards. I would like to try a .17 Hornet sometime.  |
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Post by drs on Jul 28, 2010 12:10:38 GMT -5
I had a Savage 23D in K-hornet, wish I had it back . I don't remember the loading but I used a 45 grain jacketed bullet at close to max and I worked up a slow load with gas check lead for squirrel . I don't know how fast the lead round was but it would punch a nice hole through a squirrel head. I carried a second mag loaded with the hotter round for groundhogs, I was good for about 150 yards. I would like to try a .17 Hornet sometime. Been there too! I use to have three great .22 Hornet rifles which I either traded or sold. My .22 Hornets included a Savage Model 340, Winchester Model 70 Supergrade in .22 Hornet, Regular Model 70 K-Hornet, and a CZ LUX in .22 Hornet. I still have my Kimber Model 82 Series "S" in .22 Hornet which I am going to keep!! OH! I also had an old Sako Model 78 inwhich I was thinking about a .17 or .14 Caliber Hornet conversion but never did it. Sold that rifle too! |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 6, 2010 7:41:06 GMT -5
CZ used to chamber the 527 in .22 hornet (I think it was the 527).
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Post by throbak on Aug 6, 2010 7:57:36 GMT -5
sold my 22 mag got a ruger 77-22,77-22hornet and a 77-22-250 to replace it seemd to work for me
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Post by drs on Aug 6, 2010 10:32:09 GMT -5
CZ used to chamber the 527 in .22 hornet (I think it was the 527). That's correct and CZ still offers their Model 527 rifles in .22 Hornet. |
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I know a store owner down here that shot a Buck with his Winchester Model 43 in .218 Bee last fall! I think I'll stick with my .270 or .308 for Deer. ;D
. I don't remember the loading but I used a 45 grain jacketed bullet at close to max and I worked up a slow load with gas check lead for squirrel . I don't know how fast the lead round was but it would punch a nice hole through a squirrel head. I carried a second mag loaded with the hotter round for groundhogs, I was good for about 150 yards.
