Thread: Brno 22 hornet

I have 3 Hornets. An immaculate ZKM465 1949, a Walther, and a modern Savage Model 40 single shot.

Can't say I've noticed the BRNO has a tighter chamber than the other 2 ie a fired case from the Savage will fit the BRNO and vice versa.

Because the BRNO is most likely a .223 I initially used 223 projectiles but gave up on that and just used 224. There seemed to be no accuracy difference or perceivable pressure issues.

Have used a range of weights up to 55 gr but my best results thru all my Hornets is the Hornady 35gr VM.

Powders - after all the ravings about Lil'Gun I started out with that. Accuracy was only so so, ES not great. The main feature with LG is the increased velocity available at lower pressures compared to other powders. Plus it is virtually impossible to overload a case.

Next I went with ADI2205. Accuracy much improved. I finally ended up using VVN110, in all my Hornets. Projectile again is the 35gr VM although I have a quantity of 40gr VM to use up. They are also good.

The Hornet, as well documented is a most frustrating chambering. My BRNO has reasonable accuracy but never better than just under 1 MOA and then not consistantly with each range visit.
The Savage M40 is a 1 MOA and less rifle but like the BRNO on one range outing it shoots stunningly, the next outing not so good. That of course may be the shooter.

I run the Savage with a Bushnell 24x scope. The BRNO had a petite scope which meant I didn't need to remove (and lose) the rear iron sight.

The Walther I still have to explore its potential, or non potential.

I could comment on different brands of brass I have tried but I've babbled on long enough.

Only other comment is I bought a lot of factory Remington off tardme. The Rem is HOT.