22 Hornet Bullets
Since its introduction in 1940, 22 Hornet bullets have earned popularity among varmint hunters, survivalists, and competitive shooters. Intermediate in performance to the 17 HMR and 223 Rem, it achieves a higher velocity with twice the bullet weight of the former while producing substantially less recoil and noise than the latter.
22 Hornet bullets are typically available in weights of 35, 40, 45 or 50 grains. With a case that can hold as much as 14 grains, a reloading enthusiast can load the 22 Hornet’s lightest bullet to achieve a muzzle velocity well in excess of 2,500 fps. At the heavier end of the spectrum muzzle velocities ranging from 1,700 fps to 2,100 fps are common.
You would not expect the 22 Hornet to have a military pedigree, but U.S. airmen were issued M4 Survival Rifles chambered for the round during WWII. These rifles were notably issued alongside expanding soft point bullets, which would have violated the Hague Convention if the U.S. had categorically agreed to follow it. The ammo did bear a warning that it was intended solely for shooting small game and not soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army, however.
No handloader can miracle a 22 Hornet into existence that’s capable of felling a whitetail. Those who favor the 22 Hornet for hunting use it to take upland game, varmints and predators within 175 yards."Since its introduction in 1940 the 22 Hornet has earned popularity among varmint hunters, survivalists, and competitive shooters. Intermediate in performance to the 17 HMR and 223 Rem, it achieves a higher velocity with twice the bullet weight of the former while producing substantially less recoil and noise than the latter.
22 Hornet bullets are typically available in weights of 35, 40, 45 or 50 grains. With a case that can hold as much as 14 grains, a reloading enthusiast can load the 22 Hornet’s lightest bullet to achieve a muzzle velocity well in excess of 2,500 fps. At the heavier end of the spectrum muzzle velocities ranging from 1,700 fps to 2,100 fps are common.
You would not expect the 22 Hornet to have a military pedigree, but U.S. airmen were issued M4 Survival Rifles chambered for the round during WWII. These rifles were notably issued alongside expanding soft point bullets, which would have violated the Hague Convention if the U.S. had categorically agreed to follow it. The ammo did bear a warning that it was intended solely for shooting small game and not soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army, however.
No handloader can miracle a 22 Hornet into existence that’s capable of felling a whitetail. Those who favor the 22 Hornet for hunting use it to take upland game, varmints and predators within 175 yards.
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Speer .224 Diameter Bullets - 40 Grain Spire SP - 100 Count
permalink view details$16.00Cost Per Bullet 16.0¢ per bullet Bullet Weight 40 Grain Bullet Caliber 223 Rem Quantity 100 Bullet Type Spire Soft Point (SSP) Manufacturer Speer Manufacturer SKU 1017 Customer Reviews
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advertised wrong
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Widner's advertised these as ".223 diameter" and used that description in my emailed order and packing slip. When arrived, the box is marked .224. If I wanted .224 i would have ordered a product advertised as .224 diameter. Measuring the bullets reveals thy are indeed .224, not as advertised.
Review by bill (Posted on 8/22/2021)
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Great product.
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Easy to load. Would definitely recommend!
Review by Mike (Posted on 3/21/2021)
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218 Bee application
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Loaded 218 Bee with this bullet and found it very acceptable. Used in a bolt action Winchester so a flat point wasn’t needed.
Review by Chuck (Posted on 3/10/2021)
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very satisfied
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I found a load that made these work very well in my CZ527. I would definitly purchase again.
Review by Doug (Posted on 3/3/2021)
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quality product
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no surprises just a great product.
Review by Nate (Posted on 2/22/2021)
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Great bullet
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Bullets work great for loading 22 TCM
Review by John (Posted on 2/15/2021)
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