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New rifle

SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,181 ✭✭✭✭
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I decided to treat myself after winning the tourney in Cincinnati.   I just ordered a CZ 527 Lux in 22 Hornet.
Like this one:  https://www.gunbroker.com/item/848822370

I've wanted a 22 Hornet for a long time but don't really have a need for it's niche.   I decided need be damned I want one, so I'm getting one.   Should be fun to shoot and I'm sure I'll find uses for it.   
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  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,286 ******
    Sweet! Now you need a good scope for it.
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  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,725 ✭✭✭✭
    Nice rifle, great varmint round.  I'm pretty sure I want one.
    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    I have the same rifle only in the "American" style.  They are great guns and the single set trigger is sweet.

    I use mine to shoot crows and ground hogs.  I have used it on squirrels I just load the rounds down some and use fmj bullets.  Not sure if its legal though to use a center fire on squirrel.

    Reloading for the 22 Hornet is not all that fun unfortunately.  They can be a PITA but stick with starline brass and you won't have any problems.  For powder Hodgen Lil gun works so good its about all I use now.
    RLTW

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  • SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,181 ✭✭✭✭
    I think of the 22 Hornet as a good general purpose utility round.    Load it down as needed.  The full jacketed bullets are a good idea and I hadn't thought of that.   It sips powder so if I have enough brass and primers I could go for years.  Good for small critters, varmints, and can step up to deer if needed.   I bought one with iron sights just in case, though I'm sure I'll mount a scope in the future.  I've read that Lil gun was a great powder for this cartridge, sounds like that'a right.
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    Scout I shot a doe with mine a few years ago.  She was in my garden and I had chased her away a few times (She jumped a 6' fence).  She got a head shot from about 40 yards.  I used a 40gr FMJ full power load. 

    I have killed ground hogs out to 200 yds but that is really pushing the little Hornet, I would say it is a good 100-150 yd gun for large varmints like Ground hogs, small coyotes and beaver.  It is a great crow killer but I like my 17 Rem better for crow.

    Hornady has a 35gr V-Max that my gun really likes.
    RLTW

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  • DPHMINDPHMIN Member Posts: 953 ✭✭✭

    I had a TC Contender in 22 hornet that was a good shooter. The 2w hornet is easy to reload and fun to shoot.

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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    I also have a Burberry 22 KHornet 12" barrel for my Contender.  It's a great shooter.  The last thing I shot with it was a beaver from about 80 yards, DRT.
    RLTW

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  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,008 ✭✭✭✭
    Like Sam, I have 2 of the American versions. One in 204 Ruger, and another one in 221 fireball. The set triggers are great. I always wondered why the "American" version has a backwards safety? 
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