i have a Ruger 22 hornet in a laminated stock and is S.S. the barrel is a little heavier too ,i put a 4 x leupold on this fine little rifle and with my handloads my rifle shoots an honest 5 shot groups at 100 yards 1 inch -1 1/4 inch off my cement bench and on my 100 yd. range. its my go to rifle year around on anything bigger than a squirrel , this little rifle hangs loaded in the garage and has killed many animals, i really like the clip system , works just like a Ruger 10-22 clip type.
Last month I, fortunately, picked up a CZ 527 22 Hornet. I say fortunately, as CZ just announced they are dropping the CZ 527 and replacing it with a Euro Trash-looking rifle and are not even chambering the 22 Hornet. Now CZ 527's in any caliber have jumped in price and are few in number. An advantage over the BRNO, Sako, and the other Euro rifles is the availability of affordable magazines.
If cost is an issue, you might consider one of the older Savage bolt-actions, or if your wallets thicker than mine, there are a few Winchester Model 70 and 54's in 22 Hornet.
Others may differ, but the 22 Hornets that I chose to avoid because of too many reports of accuracy issues, were the Ruger 77/22 Hornet, the Kimber, and the Sako Model 78.
A single shot allows you to use pointy bullets like the 40gr VMax and BTs without reducing powder space. I’ve had a Browning LW for over 20 years, and it’s a peach. Mule Deer used a Ruger No.1 for years, then sold it for some reason, now he’s back in the game with some old bolt-action after deciding he couldn’t be happy without one. They are very useful and there’s something very compelling about those tiny cartridges. Very thrifty too; 9-13gr of powder and SP primers for most powders except Lil Gun, which gets CCI 450s.
M70s are way out of my comfort zone price-wise, but I get the idea of having a match for your SG. My notion is that a small-bore should be well, small.
The Browning Micro's are pieces of fhuqking schit too,due mag constraints(COAL and capacity). Hint.
78's are a bitch to scope correctly,if only due the Goat Fhuqk cited. CZ's schit mags,safety and triggers are fhuqking HILARIOUS. Hint.
Not that I don't enjoy you Drooling Fhuqktard's Dumbfhuqkery. A positive headspaced '77 KHorn will reliably shoot in the .4's. I've more than a "few". Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!..............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
Had a couple 77/22 hornets, totally reliable and totally inaccurate, after bolt shim, VQ trigger kits, glass bed, etc. Have two 1730 Anschutz, one heavy barrel and one sporter, neither for sale. They are very accurate rifles. Just bought a Win 1885 single shot. Have not shot enough to say on accuracy, but guessing between the 77/22H and the anschutz. Also had a Cooper single shot. Accurate, but not like the anschutz. Only issue with the Anschutz is that plastic tip bullets will not fit in magazine.
Mine is a Sako Vixen in 222 Rem with a Speer 45gr Spftpoint over 8gr of 800X. Using the 200yard zero for my full power load the light(22H) load is dead on at 100yards. Quiet and effective. Easy to distinguish as the full power load is the big open hollow pointed 52gr Speer varmint bullet.
Had a couple 77/2# hornets, totally reliable and totally inaccurate, after bolt shim, VQ trigger kits, glass bed, etc. Have two 1730 Anschutz, one heavy barrel and one sporter, neither for sale. They are very accurate rifles. Just bought a Win 1885 single shot. Have not shot enough to say on accuracy, but guessing between the 77/22H and the anschutz. Also had a Vooper single shot. Accurate, but not like the anschutz. Only issue with the Anschutz is that plastic tip bullets will not fit in magazine.
Had a couple 77/2# hornets, totally reliable and totally inaccurate, after bolt shim, VQ trigger kits, glass bed, etc. Have two 1730 Anschutz, one heavy barrel and one sporter, neither for sale. They are very accurate rifles. Just bought a Win 1885 single shot. Have not shot enough to say on accuracy, but guessing between the 77/22H and the anschutz. Also had a Vooper single shot. Accurate, but not like the anschutz. Only issue with the Anschutz is that plastic tip bullets will not fit in magazine.
I love me some Voopers!
I should have proof read it. Those Voopers are rare.
Live2hunt941: Over the last 50+ years I have owned MANY different brands of Rifles in 22 Hornet including Ruger (3 models), Winchester (2 models), Anschutz, Kimber and savage. My conclusion "accuracy can and often will be hard to obtain" with the 22 Hornet. NOT impossible, but hard! Of all of the 22 Hornets I now own my favorite is a beautifully stocked Ruger #1-B that I bought new years ago and fiddled with on and off for many years until it now finally exhibits acceptable accuracy (1.00" five shot groups at 100 yards with a 6x18 variable Leupold scope). Personally I would now opt for the much easier to obtain 17 Hornet cartridge/Rifles. And I must pass along thanks for the CampFirer who suggested years ago that I try "nickel plated (cured the neck tension problems/aspect?) 22 Hornet brass and Hornady 35 grain V-Max bullets" to take my Ruger #1-B from being a long time 2.5 M.O.A. Rifle to a 1.0 M.O.A. Rifle. Best of luck to you with your quest. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy P.S.: I just have to ask - what kind of an idiot is "small twig" - he seems to relish dunking his Rifles, scopes and slings into the water of ANY river, pond or lake he can find? I mean I have NEVER seen that kind of intentionally idiotic abuse of a firearm EVER, in my 65+ years of Hunting with, handling, shooting and caring for firearms! And I have Hunted in southeast Alaska NUMEROUS times along with a half century of Hunting in the rain of the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains and the rain forests of the Olympic Penninsula. I have NEVER seen an outdoorsman or Hunter or plinker intentionally put their firearms into the water of a lake, pond, stream or river EVER! I must contend ONLY an idiot (small twig!) would do such a stupid thing. And that is a sad, but informative, commentary on the trustworthiness and state of mind of small twig.
You are simply a Lying Sack Of Clueless Fhuqking Schit. Hint. Congratulations?!?
Bless your poor poor(literally) heart for trying though.
Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!.................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
Live2hunt941: Over the last 50+ years I have owned MANY different brands of Rifles in 22 Hornet including Ruger (3 models), Winchester (2 models), Anschutz, Kimber and savage. My conclusion "accuracy can and often will be hard to obtain" with the 22 Hornet. NOT impossible, but hard! Of all of the 22 Hornets I now own my favorite is a beautifully stocked Ruger #1-B that I bought new years ago and fiddled with on and off for many years until it now finally exhibits acceptable accuracy (1.00" five shot groups at 100 yards with a 6x18 variable Leupold scope). Personally I would now opt for the much easier to obtain 17 Hornet cartridge/Rifles. And I must pass along thanks for the CampFirer who suggested years ago that I try "nickel plated (cured the neck tension problems/aspect?) 22 Hornet brass and Hornady 35 grain V-Max bullets" to take my Ruger #1-B from being a long time 2.5 M.O.A. Rifle to a 1.0 M.O.A. Rifle. Best of luck to you with your quest. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy P.S.: I just have to ask - what kind of an idiot is "small twig" - he seems to relish dunking his Rifles, scopes and slings into the water of ANY river, pond or lake he can find? I mean I have NEVER seen that kind of intentionally idiotic abuse of a firearm EVER, in my 65+ years of Hunting with, handling, shooting and caring for firearms! And I have Hunted in southeast Alaska NUMEROUS times along with a half century of Hunting in the rain of the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains and the rain forests of the Olympic Penninsula. I have NEVER seen an outdoorsman or Hunter or plinker intentionally put their firearms into the water of a lake, pond, stream or river EVER! I must contend ONLY an idiot (small twig!) would do such a stupid thing. And that is a sad, but informative, commentary on the trustworthiness and state of mind of small twig.
Damn, was hoping he was gone for good. This place is so much better without him. block him! All I see is the notice that he is being ignored. Don't waste your time engaging with him
My Hornet is a Kimber of Oregon model 82 Custom Classic. I like it! Bought it sometime around 1989, no plans to sell it. It wears a 6x Swarovski scope and will make 1 in 100 yd groups with 45- 46 gr factory ammo. Does not like the lighter bullet loads.
Confession moment! I'm not a big Hornet fan. Came by my couple of them as "great gun models priced right". To share them here, under impetus of both having been referenced in this Thread. The CZ, dated in '49 is a really sweet little rifle! Double set triggers function flawlessly. No personal experience shooting! The Model 54, another gem! Just 'bit massive' for the chambering. The Lyman 48 is one of my favorite receiver sights & well suited to the 54 & 70 Winchester clan in general! Only downside, such leaving horrible 'open wound' if removing! Also not fired and perhaps cause for some greater caution in 'assuming' no feeding problems. My experience as utterly reliable for other chamberings in which I have 54 Models!
For shooting such classic models, better understanding the .22 Hornet impetus. Beyond, .222 just seeming more practical as eclipsing the Hornet round. Sorry if stepping on toes here.
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