Cottonseed Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 It's been a struggle, but today I managed to get what I wanted from my Hornet--.5 MOA. The bad weather has delayed things, but today I managed to get out and go through the last of the different loads I've made up since buying the gear. The winning round, surprisingly, was 40gn Hornady V-Max bullet with 10.3 gns of LilGun, RWS brass, Remington pistol primers and a crimp. It's a lower load of powder than most people use, but I read a post from a target shooter on a US site that he found it very accurate. As I'm into economy, I decided to try it. And it worked... Thanks to the Hornet enthusiasts on here for all the info about reloading for the .22H. PS. To celebrate, I missed an 80 yard rabbit on the way back to the vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 well done buddy, good feeling when it all comes together :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Nice! Mine used to shoot like that... Damn thing doesn't at the moment though! Fancy missing an 80 yards Rabbit. That's just over excitement of getting it working so well I'd say. We've all done it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's been a struggle, but today I managed to get what I wanted from my Hornet--.5 MOA. The bad weather has delayed things, but today I managed to get out and go through the last of the different loads I've made up since buying the gear. The winning round, surprisingly, was 40gn Hornady V-Max bullet with 10.3 gns of LilGun, RWS brass, Remington pistol primers and a crimp. It's a lower load of powder than most people use, but I read a post from a target shooter on a US site that he found it very accurate. As I'm into economy, I decided to try it. And it worked... Thanks to the Hornet enthusiasts on here for all the info about reloading for the .22H. PS. To celebrate, I missed an 80 yard rabbit on the way back to the vehicle! Have you also just started crimping? mant say it improves thier groups with this case- maybee it get them more consenric? not tried it myself as i get them to .001" or less with the LE wilson bullet seater. I do suspect its more to do with assembly or choice of primer in this cal using LIL GUN not unimportant just less than one might suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 .001" you're sounding more like Ackley all the time Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 .001" you're sounding more like Ackley all the time Kent Never I do get anal about the stuff that matters, just happen to know this does matter in the Hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's been a struggle, but today I managed to get what I wanted from my Hornet--.5 MOA. The bad weather has delayed things, but today I managed to get out and go through the last of the different loads I've made up since buying the gear. The winning round, surprisingly, was 40gn Hornady V-Max bullet with 10.3 gns of LilGun, RWS brass, Remington pistol primers and a crimp. It's a lower load of powder than most people use, but I read a post from a target shooter on a US site that he found it very accurate. As I'm into economy, I decided to try it. And it worked... Thanks to the Hornet enthusiasts on here for all the info about reloading for the .22H. PS. To celebrate, I missed an 80 yard rabbit on the way back to the vehicle! Now you have it sweet, I'll give it a week or two before you start playing again to try and better the whole cartridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Now you have it sweet, I'll give it a week or two before you start playing again to try and better the whole cartridge! Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Good luck with it. Just sold my hornet through lack of use, but will always have a soft spot for the calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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