22 Cast boolits

[Matt3357]

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss143/Matt3357/225CastBullets-1.jpg

Here I have a picture of several boolits I have acquired (Thanks to a very generous man, which I must find a way to repay). I am planning on using these in a 22 hornet to see what works best for my new H&R 22 hornet. Now the question. What pet loads do you guys have worked up for these? and which do you think would shoot the best in my 1 in 12" twist? Oh and if you guys don't have pet loads worked up, where can I get data to start? I have had very little luck finding any.

Thanks,
Matt

[JeffinNZ]

My BRNO Hornet used to like the 225415 over 5gr 800X for 1900fps. That would be my pick of the bullets for small game. Nice FN that puts game down.

[beagle]

The 225438 shoots well in my M77 Ruger Hornet.

Look on Castpics/articles by members for data./beagle

[TCFAN]

Hi Matt
Looks like you have a good selection of boolits to choose from. Maybe one of them will work OK in your hornet.......Terry

[Bret4207]

The Bator and the 3-1 438 fit my ideas for the Hornet best, but you'll have to play around and see.

Nice selection!

[BABore]

I used 12.7 grains of Lil Gun and a CCI 500 primer for the Lyman 225438 and my own 47 gr GC boolit. Velocity is around 2,800 fps and accuracy is around an inch for 5 shots.

[DLCTEX]

I'll bet the 63225 will be a disappointment in the hornet. +1 on the 225438 in a Ruger.

[Matt3357]

First off, thanks for all of the replies.

Dale: I agree with the 63225, it seems a bit heavy for my hornet, but I have a 1 in 9" twist 223 that I am going to save these for.

Beagle: Thanks for the lead on load data, I will definitely check out cast pics.

I am hoping to get the 415 to shoot well since it has a nice flat point, it should be good on squirrels without investing in a hollowpoint mould. Thanks everyone and have a very Merry Christmas!

Matt

[HORNET]

You can also go down the main index page to "CB LOADS-YOUR FAVORITE CARTRIDGE" and look around. There have been several discussions. The 225438 and 225415 both work very well out of most .22 CF's. The Bator might as well but I haven't tried it yet (maybe ~3.5 gr of Unique for any of those). I don't know if you can get the heavies to stabilize out of the boiler room in a Hornet case. Are you sure that's a 12" twist? If so, they might work with something like lots of AA-1680.
Fair warning: cast .22's are addicting......or frustrating.

[Matt3357]

I can't say for 100% certain, but according to Greybeard Outdoors, they made the 22 hornet with a 1 in 12" twist during the time when mine was made. When I get my hands on the gun on Friday, I'll check it with a cleaning rod and jag.

Thanks,
Matt