.22 k Hornet

[25 Sharps]

Afternoon all

Picking up a second hand .22 k Hornet CZ527 Saturday.

For those that own one I take it lil gun is still the go to powder? I’ll be using 35 gr nosler VGDN and v-max

 

[jb7x57]

I’m on lil gun and 40grn

 

[Bowland blades]

Lilgun in either std. Very much recommend 45 grain seirra hornet bullets . Unbelievable accuraccy in my cz and very well priced

 

[25 Sharps]

Lilgun in either std. Very much recommend 45 grain seirra hornet bullets . Unbelievable accuraccy in my cz and very well priced

Thanks but Will be sticking with the 35 gr / (30 gr if they ban lead) as that’s what I’ve shot in my last 2 hornets, if I want to shoot heavier for wind or range I’ll take the .223AI

 

[Klenchblaize]

Afternoon all

Picking up a second hand .22 k Hornet CZ527 Saturday.

For those that own one I take it lil gun is still the go to powder? I’ll be using 35 gr nosler VGDN and v-max

Let us know how many grains more than 13 you manage to cram in!

K

 

[25 Sharps]

Let us know how many grains more than 13 you manage to cram in!

K

Well I got up to 14.4 in Remington brass in standard hornet with a 6” drop tube for 3300 FPS.

THIS WAS SAFE IN MY RIFLE NOBODY ELSE AHOULD TRY IT IN THEIRS

 

[Fox Red]

Afternoon all

Picking up a second hand .22 k Hornet CZ527 Saturday.

For those that own one I take it lil gun is still the go to powder? I’ll be using 35 gr nosler VGDN and v-max

Get in there! Couldn't be without my Hornet. Let us know how you get on with the 'K' variety.

 

[25 Sharps]

Get in there! Couldn't be without my Hornet. Let us know how you get on with the 'K' variety.

Will do.

Very nearly didn’t replace my hornet as rabbit numbers are down, shooting around 200 a year instead of nudging the 800-1000. But the fact ammunition is likely to be an issue for WMR and .22LR I thought I’d get another.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Update?

K

 

[25 Sharps]

Update?

K

Picked it up, was in a bit of a rush as it was in Devon so took the wife and kids for a day trip.

Rushed looking over the rifle and forgot to look at the crown



Looks like it’s only the first half inch or so fortunately, it will get a trip to the RFD on Tuesday for a bore scope and if it can be saved by a chop and rethread.

The round looks good though, looking forward to get some loaded up and tested, have missed having a hornet in the cabinet….

 

[Klenchblaize]

All is not lost. Got to be worth giving it 100 strokes with a nice tight jag daubed with JB Bore Compound and then shoot a few groups. If that fails simply shorten by c20mm with a hacksaw and try again prior to having it professionally trimmed and crowned if it shows promise.

Good luck

K

 

[25 Sharps]

All is not lost. Got to be worth giving it 100 strokes with a nice tight jag daubed with JB Bore Compound and then shoot a few groups. If that fails simply shorten by c20mm with a hacksaw and try again prior to having it professionally trimmed and crowned if it shows promise.

Good luck

K

Thanks

I am in Reading for work Wednesday so hoping to drop it with Neil McKillop for a haircut!

Velocity will be interesting, my old 22" 527 would give 3050 fps with 35s over 12.9 gr of lil gun, if i lose and inch that will give me around17.5-18" of bore to play with so will see if the additional capacity in the case makes up for it - might need the drop tube to get the pressure up for a complete burn.