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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by Aussier » 31 Oct 2014, 3:30 pm

It makes life easier.

Gotta wonder at the guys lugging 26" barrelled rifles through the next bush. There is always one...
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by headspace » 31 Oct 2014, 8:58 pm

I have 2 rifles with 24 inch tubes; a 270 and a 223 varminter.

My 308 has a 22" and you already know about the 222.

I can't see a 26" barrel being part of the kit unless it's purely a long range thing.

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Post by Lorgar » 01 Nov 2014, 7:50 pm

24" is about the limit for bush, forest I reckon.

Less if you're in real dense stuff.

One of the QLD guys here does pig hunting in cane fields. Want it real short then.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by headspace » 25 Nov 2014, 9:35 pm

The change over is complete. I've finished off the work on the stock and inletting and changed the scope over to a 4-12x43 Vortex Crossfire whish looks pretty good so far. I've also done up the trigger and eliminated the creep although there is still a slight 2 stage feel to it. It now breaks at a nice 1.5kg. The stock has had about 8 coats of Tru-Oil sanded between coats with fine steel wool. After the final coat I rubbed it down with Rennaisance Wax. I've also fitted a thin Pachmayre? pad in place of the plastic butt cap that the stock came with. Shooting time on Wed. I'd like to post a pic but have no idea how.
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Post by creet » 26 Nov 2014, 10:11 am

headspace wrote:The stock has had about 8 coats of Tru-Oil sanded between coats with fine steel wool. After the final coat I rubbed it down with Rennaisance Wax.


Sounding shiny :D

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Post by headspace » 26 Nov 2014, 5:02 pm

Hi Creet, it's not all that shiny mate, I rubbed the last coat of tru oil back then rubbed in the wax. It's got a sort low sheen to it and the grain is nice. Soon as I can figure it out I'll post some pics. The rifle shot a 1.16" group at 200m today so I'm smiling.
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Zastava barrel and mini Mauser action with a Boyd's walnut stock I bought unfinished
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Post by creet » 26 Nov 2014, 6:28 pm

Good effort :D
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Post by on_one_wheel » 26 Nov 2014, 8:19 pm

headspace wrote:Hi Creet, it's not all that shiny mate, I rubbed the last coat of tru oil back then rubbed in the wax. It's got a sort low sheen to it and the grain is nice. Soon as I can figure it out I'll post some pics. The rifle shot a 1.16" group at 200m today so I'm smiling.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by Aster » 27 Nov 2014, 8:48 am

Pictures added above for you headspace.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by headspace » 27 Nov 2014, 2:53 pm

Aster,

Thanks for that mate, I'll have a go at doing it myself next.

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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by greenonion » 28 Nov 2014, 3:12 pm

Far out grain on the stock there.

I know it's a flaw but it's kind of cool :)
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Post by butiwanna » 28 Nov 2014, 3:15 pm

Vortex on top there? :D
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Post by Harper » 28 Nov 2014, 3:16 pm

Good shooting for a short barrel sporter :)
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Post by headspace » 28 Nov 2014, 4:47 pm

GO, I really like the grain in that stock, I don't know if they all come like that, but it's good value for under AU$160 all up.

Butiwanna, yes mate. it's a Vortex 4-12x43 Crossfire. I was going to get the next one up but heard some really good reports of the Crossfire.

Harper, thanks mate, I was pretty impressed with that considering the effective range of the rifle is only supposed to be 250m. That was with 50gn Vmax and 21gn 2207 and CCI BR primers, Winchester cases.

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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by Mich » 01 Dec 2014, 1:10 pm

If anything, it probably works in your favour for hunting

It would camouflage better than a solid block of brown stock if it didn't have the different colour timber through.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by headspace » 02 Dec 2014, 4:58 pm

Hi Mich,

You're probably right there mate, I bought it and built it up from a barrelled action to use mainly as a fox rifle, but there's always the chance of a wild dog or feral cat around.

Going to try some 40gn pills in Hornady and Nosler soon.

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Post by AusC » 03 Dec 2014, 12:38 pm

Harper wrote:Good shooting for a short barrel sporter :)


Good for any hunting rifle.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by robbo1980 » 14 Mar 2015, 1:06 pm

Westy wrote:What about the Weihrauch headspace real nice bit of kit even comes with the double set triggers you like!!!! :lol: :D :lol: I'd buy one in a heartbeat!!!

Yes yes I have a weihrauch hornet and its a bloody tack driver. Puts 5 shots into the size of a 5 cent coin at 100m.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by bigrich » 10 Nov 2017, 7:33 am

any opinions on rear locking bolt hornets to front locking ones ? any opinions on scope choice for walking/stalking versus varmiting/sniping ?
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by GCol » 20 Apr 2018, 9:42 pm

I have a 1992 vintage CZ 527 and have to say with the mini mauser action makes a great rifle. I had to play with the magazine to increase the available length to shoot the Hornandy 40gn v max seated out to the lands but worth the messing around. The Hornet is good for at least 175 m on foxes. I am able to load above the ADI load data with AR 2205 with no issue and good accuracy.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by Oldbloke » 21 Apr 2018, 11:36 am

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Post by bigrich » 21 Apr 2018, 2:27 pm

Whadya sayin OB ? Hornets are fossils ? Going out to get some wabbits with me fossil this afternoon
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Post by GCol » 21 Apr 2018, 5:58 pm

Hi Bigrich
Giving that the Hornet is a centrefire(yes a small one) that makes me want to use a front locking action. I know that there are some fine rifles made on rimfire actions but they will always have issues with the longer higher pressure Hornet cartridge. Also you can load them up higher for more velocity with a good front locking centrefire action.
I have had my Brno/CZ 527 for around 20 years and in some ways oldbloke is correct in saying it is a fossil but still fills a niche between the 22 magnum and 222/223 very well which I guess is why it is still around. To get the best out off it you need to hand load it as for some reason the projectiles that are factory loaded are round nose and at modest velocities(maybe because of the weaker action it has been chambered in). I have found the 40gn V max very good even at Hornet velocities and may try the 35 gn version one day. Even though I have just picked up a Tikka T3x lite in 223 I would not get rid of my Hornet.
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by in2anity » 21 Apr 2018, 6:17 pm

Wait, wasn’t OB referring to the thread? :P
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by Oldbloke » 21 Apr 2018, 6:36 pm

bigrich wrote:Whadya sayin OB ? Hornets are fossils ? Going out to get some wabbits with me fossil this afternoon


Nope. Hornets are great. Look how old the thread is.
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Post by in2anity » 21 Apr 2018, 6:38 pm

Oldbloke wrote:
bigrich wrote:Whadya sayin OB ? Hornets are fossils ? Going out to get some wabbits with me fossil this afternoon


Nope. Hornets are great. Look how old the thread is.


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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by Oldbloke » 21 Apr 2018, 6:48 pm

FMD :crazy:
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Post by Oldbloke » 21 Apr 2018, 6:56 pm

Hornets are great. Has anyone got a load in case I need one sometime in the future?

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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by bigrich » 23 Apr 2018, 6:57 pm

sorry OB, didn't realize you were refering to the thread. didn't get on to any wabbits, saw one, and a dead fox. i think someone's bin out there and cleaned them out. had to be content to going up to the ridgeline scrub and blasting some goats with me 6.5x55. yeh i know it's overkill, but don't want to be undergunned if i spot a deer or a pig. the goats were hard to find as well. i think their under preasure from hunting and funneling. on the hornet subject, hornady 35gr v-max shoot 30mm-20 mm in my krico. PPU is good value for money and resonably accurate, but fouls the bore quick. good brass i'm told. rem hollow points are next down my list, rem soft points shot crap. sadly chinwester ammo i've tried shoots the worst. common thing with ALL win ammo i've tried in all my rifles
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Re: New Hornet rifle

Post by GLS_1956 » 23 Apr 2018, 9:11 pm

The 22 Hornet is a sweet little round, I have a Sako M78 and a Ruger No3 chamber in it. Like you said it is reloadable, a little tricky because of the thin case walla and the tapered case, 40-45 grain bullets work best in the Sako.
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