{"id":2846,"date":"2023-07-08T23:50:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T23:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphixfirearm.com\/?post_type=product&p=2846"},"modified":"2026-01-28T06:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:02:59","slug":"22-hornet","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/alphixfirearm.com\/index.php\/product\/22-hornet\/","title":{"rendered":".22 Hornet – Hornady Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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.22 hornet is a classic centerfire rifle cartridge introduced in 1930, designed for varmint hunting, small game, and pest control . It bridges the gap between rimfire cartridges (<\/p>\n

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Key Characteristics and Performance<\/strong> of .22 hornet<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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    • Performance:<\/strong> Significantly more powerful than<\/span><\/li>\n
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      <\/span>, with better range and energy, yet much quieter than larger centerfires.<\/span><\/li>\n

    • Versatility:<\/strong> As a reloadable centerfire cartridge, it is highly favored by hand loaders for its economy and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Trajectory:<\/strong> It is a short-to-medium range cartridge, typically effective within 200\u2013250 yards, beyond which it drops significantly compared to modern .22 centerfires.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Usage:<\/strong> Ideal for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and varmints, and often used in specific states for small deer hunting due to its, albeit minimal, centerfire status.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Common Rifles:<\/strong> Historically chambered in the Winchester Model 54 and 70, Savage Model 23D, and Stevens Model 340. Modern options include the Ruger 77\/22, CZ 527, and Savage 25.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Ammunition:<\/strong> Available from major manufacturers like Hornady, Remington, Winchester, Federal, and Sellier & Bellot, often featuring 35gr to 45gr bullets.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Handloading Considerations:<\/strong> Because the case walls are thin, careful attention to chamfering is required to avoid collapsing the case, especially with flat-base bullets.<\/span>\u00a0