As a side-note to this thread, I have a .22 Hornet that's a converted BSA single-shot Martini-actioned .22 Long Rifle target rifle, so has a smaller rimfire bore. It shoots the same handloads I've used in my .224-barreled Hornets very well, which feature plastic-tipped 39-40 grain .224 bullets, whether made by Hornady, Nosler or Sierra.
