Offroad Gary Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Im about to start loading for a cz .22 hornet, probably 40gn vmax. Any tips/tricks/loads. Also, ive seen some posts about rounds too long to fit the cz mags, is this something i need to consider when selecting a bullet for the rifle. Rifle isnt mine but owner and rifle will be present when i load, just want to get my ducks in a row. Quarry will be fox and corvid, i only selected the 40vmax as i have a supply handy. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I used 35gr vmax to keep it fitting in the mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I use the 40 gr vmax and have a really good load using 13 gr lil gun and 7 1/2 primer in a rem case with a light crimp.not sure on length without looking but wont fit into mag , the mag can be made to work but I just got a single shot sled off hear that is spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 13 of Lil Gun. Small Pistol primer. About any bullet of 40 grains or less. Crimp with a FCD. There are a lot of prairiedog bones littering the prairies in my locale as mute testimony to this combo's accuracy and effectiveness!~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I used to use the 50gr Hornady SP in my CZ, I would seat the bullets to mag length which was quite deep. Accuracy was very good with RP brass and IMR4227. I had great results with the 40gr vmax but no way could I get it mag length due to the long shape of the bullet so single feed only. Regret selling mine now tbh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Why crimp please? Never crimped before, is it a hornet thing? What hapens if i dont crimp?? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I never crimped any of my reloads and the accuracy was always superb. I wouldn't bother pal. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 not too sure why its recommend to crimp but it works for me and my mate.sure someone will explain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I never crimped with my hornet but crimping creates a slightly greater pressure spike in the case prior to the bullet entering the rifling - in pistols this helps maximise powder burn especially in magnums. Crimping hunting loads in rifles also aids robustness and reliability of the round. Try it by all means but it'll be fine without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I also never crimp my hornet loads never see a reason too shoots just how i want it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon flighter Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 bit of a late reply ,but ive reloaded for the hornet for a couple of years now ,at first i didnt crimp and got ok groups and velocity but then took andrews advice re small pistol primers and a crimp and everything tightened up inc the velocity,mines a 465 and i cant alter the magazine so had to single load 40gn vmax and 12gn lill gun(about all i could get in)!ive just made it a dedicated nv rifle and wanted a mag feed now so im trying 40gn sbk and can get them at mag length "just",will see how they go in the next couple of days ive done them up to 12.5 gn lill gun(slightly compressed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I also never crimp my hornet loads never see a reason too shoots just how i want it too. That's a little like saying "I have never eaten cake. I don't need to. I like pie." Maybe you're missing out on something..... ~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'd suggest you take Andrew's advice- he's obv shot zillions of Hornet rounds. It's a very unforgiving chambering in my experience. Besides, any American who can out-spell a Brit is def worth taking notice of :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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