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Ron_T: I own a Ruger #1-B in caliber 22 Hornet - I mounted a Leupold 6x18 variable power scope on it and to date I have killed MANY, MANY Varmints way out past 200 yards with it.
In fact I have it sighted in dead on at 200 yards and have killed Colony Varmints out to 300 yards or so with it.
Indeed the 22 Hornet does not have the laser like trajectory of a 204 Ruger or a 220 Swift - but with a Leica laser rangefinder and a familiarization with my handloads this lovely little Rifle is much more than 150 yards worthy.
I use pointy V-Max bullets in my Hornet and that helps out a bit.
Long live the 22 Hornet.
Hold into the wind
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Varmintguy,
John Barsness's artiocle on his top 10 rifles a few years ago had the same observation on the 300 yard capability of his Hornet #1B.
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Ron_T: I own a Ruger #1-B in caliber 22 Hornet - I mounted a Leupold 6x18 variable power scope on it and to date I have killed MANY, MANY Varmints way out past 200 yards with it.
In fact I have it sighted in dead on at 200 yards and have killed Colony Varmints out to 300 yards or so with it.
Indeed the 22 Hornet does not have the laser like trajectory of a 204 Ruger or a 220 Swift - but with a Leica laser rangefinder and a familiarization with my handloads this lovely little Rifle is much more than 150 yards worthy.
I use pointy V-Max bullets in my Hornet and that helps out a bit.
Long live the 22 Hornet.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy I have what sounds like an identical setup and have hit turtles at about 250 yards. I really don't hunt varmits much but it's deadly on those pesky targets.
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#1-B: I see Mr. Barsness rather often of late - mostly at gunshows and the like.
He is always busy talkin with folks and I have as yet to strike up a conversation with him - this subject might be a good intro.
I missed that article on his Top Ten Rifles - apparently the Ruger #1-B in 22 Hornet is one of his Top Ten Rifles?
I have lots of fun with my "twin" Ruger #1-B's in 22 Hornet and 218 Bee, and I would have to rate them high in the fun department but I will have to read that article to get some more rationale on the 22 Hornet getting into his Top Ten list.
I am still sick that they have quit making the Ruger in #1-B configuration.
My first Ruger #1 was a #1-B 6mm Remington it was bought new with serial number 1,300 - exactly.
Boy I wish I had that one back.
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Varmintguy,
Mule Deer's article appeared in the Septmber 2007 edition of Rifle magazine beginning on page 54.
I'd be glad to send you a zerox copy to yopur email address.
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I'd like to get a Bee myself, in a 1B (pun intended). A little more case for the 26" barrel. 
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