Thread: .223 Hornet Projectiles

Again another shout out to @Muttonguts.
In addition to the Dupont powder, Bruce also gifted me one unopened box of Hornady #2220 22 Cal 45 GRN .223 Hornet projectiles.
Obviously I can't list these on TradeMe at a massive profit, because we don't do that on this Forum!
I also cannot use them in my Hornet which is barrelled to .224.
Last week there was a Forum member asking about who still manufactures .223 projectiles.
I would like to gift these projectiles to that person, but cannot find the thread..... Can someone please put me in touch with that member?

Historic NOTE: In the 1920's, when the Hornet was first developed, the manufacturers utilised exist 22 rimfire barrels, which had a bore diameter of .223. It wasn't until later that they changed to .224 barrels, which are the same as about 12 or 14 other calibres right up to 22-250 and 220 Swift. Consequently these .223 projectiles are only suitable for the early model Hornets with the smaller diameter barrels. What I don't want is some inexperienced reloader say, "I've got a 223 Remington, can I please have the .223 projectiles?" Yeah but NAH! It doesn't work like that! The 223 Remington take the .224 projectiles, like the rest of the 22 cal family.

Looks like it was @NAKED_GOOSE

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ctiles-102802/

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Looks like it was @NAKED_GOOSE

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ctiles-102802/

Thanks @Oldbloke I've reached out to him

Thanks for thinking of me fellas,
I've already sold on the 220 as I couldn't get the groups any better than 3-4 inch at 50m, I don't believe the person that brought the rifle is on the forum,

the new 223 that replaced it shoots 0.6-0.7 moa without any fuss so must of been something with the 220 in particular and not my shooting ability

all good @NAKED_GOOSE. Happy hunting.

Does anyone else shoot with the early barrel Hornet firing .223 projectiles?

FREE: one unopened box of Hornady #2220 22 Cal 45 GRN .223 Hornet projectiles.

Yup I have a late 1930s Savage that is .223 but I stuff .224 down it with no issues lol. Happy to take them off your hands. PM me.