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22 Hornet Ballistics Chart, History

June 7, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

22 Hornet History:

The 22 Hornet was designed as one of the first high velocity centerfire 22’s to use smokeless powder. While this cartridge can be attributed to the efforts of several individuals it was Winchester that put it all together in 1930 and introduced the 22 hornet with a bullet diameter of .223″. Today’s 22 Hornets are .224″.

The 22 Hornet is a very small cartridge, but when loaded with 45 grain bullets at a velocity of 2,700 feet per second they mean certain disaster to small critters and varmints that wind up in the crosshairs out to about 200 yards.

It is by no means a super long range 22 centerfire but it does very well out to about 200 yards. The 22 hornet offers low noise and very little recoil for the shooter which makes it a favorite for pest control in areas where noise may be a concern, as well as newer shooters who are working up to a larger caliber.

22 Hornet Ballistics:

This 22 Hornet ballistics chart shows Hornady 35 grain V-MAX with a ballistic coefficient of .109.

Muzzle100 YDS200 YDS300 YDS
Velocity (FPS)3,1002,2711,5901,126
Energy (FT/LB)74740119799
Drop (Inches)-1.52.80-17.1

This next 22 Hornet ballistics table shows 35 grain Federal American Eagle Varmint and Predator with a ballistic coefficient of .109.

Muzzle100 YDS200 YDS300 YDS
Velocity (FPS)3,0002,1881,5261,094
Energy (FT/LB)69937218193
Drop (Inches)1.43.10-19.1

22 Hornet Barrel Specifications.

Common Barrel Twist Rate – 1/16
Bore Groove Diameter – .223″ – .224″

22 Hornet Reloading Specifications.

Bullet Diameter – .223″ – .224″
Maximum Case Length – 1.403″
Trimmed Case Length – 1.393″
Primer Size – Small Rifle

22 Hornet Loading Data Hints.

It is very accurate when loads are worked up with imr 4227 powder of which highest velocity will also be realized.

22 Hornet Ballistics:

Check out our rifle ballistics chart, next.

Or, check out our handgun ballistics chart.

Filed Under: Ballistics, Ammo, Gun Info Tagged With: 22, 22 cal, 22 hornet, ammo, ammunition, ballistics

About Joshua Gillem

Josh is a lifelong practitioner and student of the gun. He grew up shooting/hunting with his dad, and was given his first gun, a 12 gauge shotgun, when just a small boy. After high school, he joined the Marines where his love for firearms blossomed as he qualified with an M16A2, an M9, and a 240G. Josh has been writing about firearms and tactics for several years, is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, and believes that each individual person has the right to self-defense by any means necessary. Currently residing in gun-friendly North Carolina, he carries a concealed gun on a daily basis, even in his own house.

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