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Thread: .223 Hornet Projectiles

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    .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.

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