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Post by 38 WCF on Dec 30, 2015 21:50:39 GMT -5
I have a sweet little CZ 527 in 22 Hornet.
I recently purchased two boxes of 45 grain bullets to load. One box is Speer and is marked .223 .The other is Hornady and is marked .224.
Both boxes have HORNET included in the nomenclature.
Can I use the .223 bullets from Speer or what ?
Any Hornet shooters that can clarify.
Thanks.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 30, 2015 21:55:36 GMT -5
You can use either diameter. The .223" diameter is left over from the early Hornet rifles that were made from Springfield 22 LR training rifles. I believe I remember that correctly.
The Hornet started out as high performance loads in the old 22 WCF.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 31, 2015 7:02:07 GMT -5
agree... orginal was .223... everything in the last 15-20 years have been .224
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Post by mike454 on Dec 31, 2015 9:16:15 GMT -5
I have the same gun as you and use the .224 diameter. Also have had the best luck with pistol primers and lil gun powder.
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Post by sixshot on Dec 31, 2015 14:59:48 GMT -5
If yours is a later gun its doubtful the 223" diameter bullets will shoot as well as the 224" bullets. Funny you still see some of them for sale from time to time. I think some inexperienced dealers associate .223" diameter bullets with 223 rifles & order that size by mistake. I know both shops I worked in had a few boxes that had been on the shelves for years, we couldn't sell them.
Dick
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Post by 38 WCF on Dec 31, 2015 16:04:16 GMT -5
If yours is a later gun its doubtful the 223" diameter bullets will shoot as well as the 224" bullets. Funny you still see some of them for sale from time to time. I think some inexperienced dealers associate .223" diameter bullets with 223 rifles & order that size by mistake. I know both shops I worked in had a few boxes that had been on the shelves for years, we couldn't sell them. Dick I just saw the word HORNET on the box and bought it knowing that I needed the non typical blunt or rounded nose. When I got home I noticed the .223 and I guess I will sell them on ebay to someone who needs the old style bullet. |
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Post by woody on Dec 31, 2015 18:23:23 GMT -5
I have the same gun as you and use the .224 diameter. Also have had the best luck with pistol primers and lil gun powder. Same here. lil Gun and SP match primers. My CZ shoots awesome. Originally bought it to turn into a K hornet but made the mistake of shooting it first. |
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