I wouldn't give up on the 218 Bee or 22 Hornet. Sierra does make a bullet that may work for you in your 218 Bee. It is a reproduction of the original Hornet round nose bullet. I have shot them in the Bee, because the Bee won't allow the 40 grain VMax to seat in the case and still fit in the magazine of my Sako L46.

Here it is compared to the 40 Grain VMax in the Hornet...


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