Hornet quandry

[straightshooter]

As long as you
1. Select a front locking actioned rifle
2. FLS only when necessary
3. Don't get adventurous with pressures (there isn't much brass surrounding the primer)
then you won't encounter any of the hoary horror stories associated with Hornet brass.

[bigrich]

As long as you
1. Select a front locking actioned rifle
2. FLS only when necessary
3. Don't get adventurous with pressures (there isn't much brass surrounding the primer)
then you won't encounter any of the hoary horror stories associated with Hornet brass.

Nothing wrong with a good rear locker, my old 1960’s Krico makes one hole groups all the time, and has a match trigger that’s really like a thin glass rod breaking. The new weihrauch are a modern version of the Krico and are just as good if not better. Some of the old annie’s Can be a little average, depending on action type. At least this has been my experience with these rifles . I had a rebarreled early Brno a while ago in hornet , and it did not shoot that great so it got moved on. I found neck size only had issues with the neck ending up off centre, I partially full length size now with a light crimp and accuracy has been outstanding. I don’t seat close to the lands either which my rifle doesn’t mind. I’ve found it important to have enough of the projectile in the neck to help neck tension to stop “bullet jump” as opposed to seating closer to the lands. And small pistol primers help as well . Hope this helps someone, can’t hurt to try . Cheers

[Leadspitter]

Thanks for all the help fellas

I feel i will get a 17 as dedicated fox rifle

I am warming to the idea of a 223 to load down for quietness to use on bigger game at full steam.

Leadspitter

[Bruiser64]

Thanks for all the help fellas

I feel i will get a 17 as dedicated fox rifle

I am warming to the idea of a 223 to load down for quietness to use on bigger game at full steam.

Leadspitter

Good call. I think the 17 hornet will be an enjoyable rifle to shoot. The 223 is a very versatile calibre to complement the hornet.

[marksman]

IMHO if you go the 17 hornet you will not need a 223
but I also believe in want so if you want one that is good enough

[bigrich]

IMHO if you go the 17 hornet you will not need a 223
but I also believe in want so if you want one that is good enough

That’s my problem MM, I want more than I need or can afford

[JimTom]

IMHO if you go the 17 hornet you will not need a 223
but I also believe in want so if you want one that is good enough

That’s my problem MM, I want more than I need or can afford

Common problem mate. Me too.