22 Hornet

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge
22 Hornet
Firearm Ruger M77/22
Barrel Length 20″
Min – Max Case Length 1.403″ +0.0″/-0.020″
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length 1.660″ – 1.723″
Primer CCI 400 Small Rifle
Bullet Diameter 0.2245″ +0.0″/-0.003″
Reloading Dies Lee Precision
Bullet Type  Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Sierra Varminter 40 12.1 1.720 W296 11.8 2931 763
Sierra Varminter 40 12.1 1.720 L’il Gun 11.5 2930 763
Sierra Varminter 40 12.1 1.720 H110 12.0 2977 787
Sierra Varminter 40 12.8 1.790* L’il Gun 12.2 3119 864
Remington HP 45 12.4 1.720 L’il Gun 11.5 3052 931
Remington HP 45 12.4 1.720 H110 11.8 2945 867
Remington HP 45 12.4 1.720 300-MP 11.5 2755 759
Hornady SP SX 50 11.8 1.720 AA1680 12.2 2643 776
Hornady SP SX 50 11.8 1.720 L’il Gun 10.5 2671 792
Hornady SP SX 50 11.8 1.720 300-MP 11.3 2732 829
Berger HP 50 10.6 1.720 W296 10.2 2710 816
Berger HP 50 10.6 1.720 L’il Gun 10.2 2695 807
Berger HP 50 10.6 1.720 H110 10.4 2653 782
Berger HP 50 11.3 1.790* W296 10.7 2718 820
Berger HP 50 11.3 1.790* L’il Gun 10.5 2929 827
Berger HP 50 11.3 1.790* H110 10.7 2764 848
* Cartridge Overall Length Exceeds SAAMI Maximum. Rifling clearance verified for this specific rifle with a COL gauge.  Requires checking before use.

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