Nice rifle. 22 hornet is one of my favorite calibers. I’ve got a Ruger 77/22 hornet that I use quite frequently to dispatch coyotes and groundhogs. I do quite a bit of hornet content on my channel including ballistic test results videos. Glad to see Im not the only one who loves this caliber so much. I exclusively use my own hand loads with exception of Sellier & Bellot or Remington factory on occasion. Great video by the way.
I’ve always been curious about the caliber, and I must say it’s impressive. Still in the load development stage, but things are showing promise. Quality rifles, particularly new ones, are a bit hard to find in Australia, and there is a lot of used garbage getting about. The caliber itself has waned in popularity over the years, but everyone’s father, grandfather or uncle always seemed to have this mystical 22 Hornet they could pull out of the cupboard and recount all the hunting adventures it had been on. Work in progress. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching.
@@2clicksup910 The popularity of the hornet has fallen considerably in the US. It’s a real shame considering how great the round is. I’m making considerable effort to get the round more exposure here in the states again. It’s been great chatting with you. Best of luck to you with perfecting hornet reload performance.
@@jw-sigp2258 it's a great DEER caliber for limited noise. (Like shooting deer in the yard and don't want to bother the neighbors). -- or filling a tag "outside normal shooting hours", not that I have ever done that of course.
I have two Zastava M85 .22 Hornets. One Zastava branded and the other imported as s Remington Model 799. Major difference is a laminated stock and a 20” barrel with no front sight. Both shoot 1/2 to 3/4 MOA 5 shot groups with Win 296 and 40 gr V-Max, CCI small pistol primers and PPU brass. Both mine also like Barnes 30 gr Varmint grenades which are also 3/4 MOA accurate - very good for an inexpensive bullet. Both of them also shoot around 3 MOA with PPU 45 gr SP factory ammunition. As you said it goes bang. I bought 500 rounds for bore sight and break in purposes as it was only a nickel a round more expensive than just buying PPU brass. Factory Hornady 35 gr V-Max is my bench mark load. I’ve never had a .22 Hornet the didn’t shoot it well and when I can beat it, I’m in the ball park load development wise.
That’s a nice rifle ! It’s on my wishlist. I have a CZ 527 in 22 hornet , that’s very similar. Fun little rifle to shoot. Good video Liked and subscribed
Good review, never had as much drama getting a load to suit a rifle as a hornet. I have a Sportco in K hornet now. Try the 35g V Max Nick and try crimping as well.
I’m disappointed rifles chambered for the 22 hornet are no longer manufactured, apart from Weihrauch and possibly Anschutz. It’s a great cartridge for small properties where you don’t want to make too much noise but need more punch than rimfire offerings. Did you get your Zastava new? I’m currently looking for a cz527 in 22 hornet, without much luck so far.
@@paulh71 the caliber is enjoying something of a resurgence of recent times, yet none of the big manufacturers want to pick it up. There’s still ammo and reloading components available; we just need the rifles.
@@stiltnerjamie it did shoot, but it did not set the world on fire. But, as you say, it’s the cheapest, and you can get it, which is a good thing. The brass reloads well, and it is the cheapest brass around (when you can get it). Maybe I could have persevered a bit; who knows.
@@paullavallee1631 I would chase up an importer/distributor in your area. Then maybe chase a retailer. Maybe you can find an online supplier. Either way, where I am (Australia), these things, like most parts in general, can be a little bit hard to come by.
@@2clicksup910 Its the same in Canada, even reached out to Zastava themselves, no luck, asking for a friend who has no computer, I use a Browning Micro Medallion in 22 hornet, great caliber
It is the factory stock, and it’s a really nice, well finished piece of timber. It’s a real shame that these rifles have become so scarce here, and the caliber itself seems to be on the wane as well.
It’ll be staying as a standard Hornet. I’ve got an Anschutz 1434 that’s at the Gunsmith at the minute getting the K-Hornet ream-out. I wouldn’t mind another Zastava, but there don’t seem to be any around, either brand new or second hand.
I happen to have a Lee .22Hornet reloading dies and a Lyman 310 . .22Hornet reloading kit that are surplus to my requirements . Looking for a new home. 😉🇦🇺
Cool review. Try the45gn hollow point " bee" bullet from Hornady if you can find some , my k hornet Martini has a definite preference for them. PPU brass is not too shabby either. Cheers 🇦🇺
I found the ppu brass is thicker than the Winchester & remington brass . Less split necks and better neck tension but slight reduction of powder is in order.The hornet is a lot of fun once you sort out the wrinkles.😉👍🇦🇺
@@garrybrischke53 I’ve found that as well in a number of calibers. As long as everything seats and seals and goes BANG, you’re good. It also has to go in, but, most importantly, come out. I’ve only ever had issues with 30-30 brass that would not extract after firing.
What the heck…guns are outlawed…did you move ? Fun caliber !
Nice rifle. 22 hornet is one of my favorite calibers. I’ve got a Ruger 77/22 hornet that I use quite frequently to dispatch coyotes and groundhogs. I do quite a bit of hornet content on my channel including ballistic test results videos. Glad to see Im not the only one who loves this caliber so much. I exclusively use my own hand loads with exception of Sellier & Bellot or Remington factory on occasion. Great video by the way.
I’ve always been curious about the caliber, and I must say it’s impressive. Still in the load development stage, but things are showing promise. Quality rifles, particularly new ones, are a bit hard to find in Australia, and there is a lot of used garbage getting about. The caliber itself has waned in popularity over the years, but everyone’s father, grandfather or uncle always seemed to have this mystical 22 Hornet they could pull out of the cupboard and recount all the hunting adventures it had been on. Work in progress. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching.
@@2clicksup910 The popularity of the hornet has fallen considerably in the US. It’s a real shame considering how great the round is. I’m making considerable effort to get the round more exposure here in the states again. It’s been great chatting with you. Best of luck to you with perfecting hornet reload performance.
@@jw-sigp2258 it's a great DEER caliber for limited noise. (Like shooting deer in the yard and don't want to bother the neighbors). -- or filling a tag "outside normal shooting hours", not that I have ever done that of course.
My sportco hornet likes 2205 and winchester 46gn hp and 35gn vmax with small pistol primers
VMAX.... What you use these on? dogs? Awfully light, and very explosive?
@@jwdundon fox and rabbits
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I THINK i found it, my ruger all weather LOVES 45 grain ttsx, HOT loads of lil gun. Those things, great penteation. And great groups.
I love the hornet I have a Brno which has been rechambered to a Khornet.A lot less timing less likely neck damage in reloading.Enjoyed your show
I have two Zastava M85 .22 Hornets. One Zastava branded and the other imported as s Remington Model 799. Major difference is a laminated stock and a 20” barrel with no front sight.
Both shoot 1/2 to 3/4 MOA 5 shot groups with Win 296 and 40 gr V-Max, CCI small pistol primers and PPU brass.
Both mine also like Barnes 30 gr Varmint grenades which are also 3/4 MOA accurate - very good for an inexpensive bullet.
Both of them also shoot around 3 MOA with PPU 45 gr SP factory ammunition. As you said it goes bang. I bought 500 rounds for bore sight and break in purposes as it was only a nickel a round more expensive than just buying PPU brass.
Factory Hornady 35 gr V-Max is my bench mark load. I’ve never had a .22 Hornet the didn’t shoot it well and when I can beat it, I’m in the ball park load development wise.
Unfortunately, for us anyway, our primer and powder choices are somewhat limited, so you play with whatever toys are in the box.
That is a solid rifle. By the way, I'm glad to see you're the proud owner of primers😊.
@@BLKSMShooting there are a few primers about, but you have to jump on them when they are, because they may not be there next week.
That’s a nice rifle !
It’s on my wishlist.
I have a CZ 527 in 22 hornet , that’s very similar. Fun little rifle to shoot.
Good video
Liked and subscribed
Good review, never had as much drama getting a load to suit a rifle as a hornet. I have a Sportco in K hornet now. Try the 35g V Max Nick and try crimping as well.
Might give the 35’s a crack. Everything I load gets a crimp. It’s funny how the smaller calibers can be the hardest to tune.
All over the place like a mad womans shit. Haha. Loved it!
I’m disappointed rifles chambered for the 22 hornet are no longer manufactured, apart from Weihrauch and possibly Anschutz. It’s a great cartridge for small properties where you don’t want to make too much noise but need more punch than rimfire offerings.
Did you get your Zastava new? I’m currently looking for a cz527 in 22 hornet, without much luck so far.
@@paulh71 the caliber is enjoying something of a resurgence of recent times, yet none of the big manufacturers want to pick it up. There’s still ammo and reloading components available; we just need the rifles.
Guess I lucked out my old Winchester loves the ppu they are the lowest priced hornet ammo I’ve can find
@@stiltnerjamie it did shoot, but it did not set the world on fire. But, as you say, it’s the cheapest, and you can get it, which is a good thing. The brass reloads well, and it is the cheapest brass around (when you can get it). Maybe I could have persevered a bit; who knows.
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Where would a person find a clip for one of them ?
@@paullavallee1631 I would chase up an importer/distributor in your area. Then maybe chase a retailer. Maybe you can find an online supplier. Either way, where I am (Australia), these things, like most parts in general, can be a little bit hard to come by.
@@2clicksup910 Its the same in Canada, even reached out to Zastava themselves, no luck, asking for a friend who has no computer, I use a Browning Micro Medallion in 22 hornet, great caliber
Is this the factory stock? I love the roll over cheek piece.
It is the factory stock, and it’s a really nice, well finished piece of timber. It’s a real shame that these rifles have become so scarce here, and the caliber itself seems to be on the wane as well.
Do you think you will leave the Zastava as a std .22 Hornet or convert to "K" version ?
It’ll be staying as a standard Hornet. I’ve got an Anschutz 1434 that’s at the Gunsmith at the minute getting the K-Hornet ream-out. I wouldn’t mind another Zastava, but there don’t seem to be any around, either brand new or second hand.
I happen to have a Lee .22Hornet reloading dies and a Lyman 310 . .22Hornet reloading kit that are surplus to my requirements . Looking for a new home. 😉🇦🇺
@@garrybrischke53 I’m good for dies and stuff
So cool that you let a homeless guy have a shoot at the range 😂
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Cool review. Try the45gn hollow point " bee" bullet from Hornady if you can find some , my k hornet Martini has a definite preference for them. PPU brass is not too shabby either. Cheers 🇦🇺
@@garrybrischke53 unfortunately the PPU brass was the only one available that didn’t cost the soul of your first born son.
I found the ppu brass is thicker than the Winchester & remington brass . Less split necks and better neck tension but slight reduction of powder is in order.The hornet is a lot of fun once you sort out the wrinkles.😉👍🇦🇺
@@garrybrischke53 I’ve found that as well in a number of calibers. As long as everything seats and seals and goes BANG, you’re good. It also has to go in, but, most importantly, come out. I’ve only ever had issues with 30-30 brass that would not extract after firing.