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Mr_Logic wrote:Hornet works to 225 ;-)

Well done, i've never shot my hornet that far.

Alan smile2

I think I've had a fox that far out, fairly sure I have but not used the hornet for a long while really. I do remember the 4-shot group (ran out of ammo afterward, v annoying tbh) that I shot with it at that distance - sub half-inch. Was in perfect conditions and when I was testing for drop, and sure the rifle wouldn't do it all day, but very nice all the same, esp with the 9x scope!

My pet rifle, does the lot . Once you know the distances & traj. fox no problem 150yds +. My best 200 yds +/-10yds , wasn't a good cavity but got the dang thing on the deck !!

I've always said that the Hornet is a very underrated and under used calibre,it will do 'the bizz' on rabbits and foxes out to 200yards,more IF you are sure of your aim. :lol:
It seems to be gaining in popularity again

Alan smile2

One of my favourite calibres and has been for years. I have a Lithgow/Slazenger Model 24 and a CZ with set triggers in this calibre. Both are fox deadly out to 200 yrds. It is also a great cast boolit calibre for cheap and accurate shooting. I also use it on indoor 25 yrd ranges loaded with a primer and a .22 air pellet

dromia wrote:I also use it on indoor 25 yrd ranges loaded with a primer and a .22 air pellet

Now that i've got to try.