22 Hornet TC Contender/Encore Everything You Need to Know!

[@davidsauls9542]

MGM built a 1:12 twist hornet 27" for me. It is quiet and like a laser. I have no issues with a neck/head shot on a deer. Excellent gun. My Sako gathers dust.

[@steelgila]

It's a lot hotter than what some of the older reloading manuals say that I've been consulting.

[@uMalice]

22 Hornet is an amazing performer and my 2nd most versatile caliber.

[@icost9604]

WHAT is your first versatile caliber?

[@Cradletothegrave67]

As a fan of small calibers, I highly recommend a 20 VarTarg.

[@EpicMarket]

I've got a couple bolt rifles in 22 Hornet, but I like my 20" MGM contender 17 Hornet barrel even more! I'm up to 8 contender barrels but the hornet has got to be my favorite - such a fun rifle to shoot when you can crank up the scope as far as you want and you never lose the sight picture.

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Absolutely! Let us know when youre ready to add another barrel!

[@miken.326]

Awesome! I’m going to order one. What load does your rifle like?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

No personal experience with the 22 Hornet. But I do have some personal experience (incl reloading) for the .220 Swift. That rifle was traded a while ago. Just didn't use it enough and the cartridge is one that requires some dedication due to how hot it is. These days, I could find a lot of appeal in something medium to medium-hot in the .22 cal cartridges. 22 Hornet comes across to me as being a little more on the low end (above rimfire) and a challenge for reloading due to flimsy cases. 222 Rem holds appeal, ridiculously accurate. The 22-250 Rem is the most venerable in my opinion but leans more toward barrel-burner status, unless down-loaded substantially which it can do very well without issues.

[@garyrumer153]

I have a 22 K Hornet and it is very accurate and almost no recoil.

[@alexwalsh31]

What's the biggest thing you have killed?

[@dgreenapple]

Question for you: Ruger 77/22 uses a 1:14 barrel twist and CZ 527 uses a 1:16 barrel twist. You recommend 1:12. Mostly, I'm looking for accuracy and repeatability. Thoughts?

[@MatchGradeMachine]

For rimfire 1:16 is standard. This video is about a centerfire cartridge shooting MUCH faster and requires a different twist rate.

[@dgreenapple]

@@MatchGradeMachine The CZ 527 22 Hornet IS A CENTERFIRE RIFLE and the barrel twist is 1:16. The Ruger 77/22 Hornet is the same and has a twist of 1:14. I guess "y'all" have no valuable answers. That's OK. I can see how it would be hard to explain that 3 great quality products built buy the world's leading manufacturers all shoot well with different twist rates.

[@sapago4166]

Y'all need to check these guys out. I wanted to try the .17 mach II and then maybe later rechamber it to .17 HMR. 500+ rounds later, I am just too pleased with this set up to change a thing. Yesterday, I set up at 44 yards (ranged with a laser rangefinder) and shot a 0.21", 5-shot group with CCI VMax ammunition. My largest group at that distance measured 0.44" and was shot with the Hornady VMax ammo.

[@calangel]

Hmm, that's strange. My CZ527 with a 1:16" (actually 1:16.25") can stabilize 50gr soft points. I even loaded the powder charge down to simulate a 150yrd impact (2200fps), and I hit the target without keyholing at 15yrds. Keep in mind that velocity sheds off faster than does RPMs, so a real 165yrd impact from a full power 50gr load (2800fpa) would have a higher RPM than the light load that I did at close range. BTW, those are some lovely rifles. I would definitely by a custom barrel for my CZ527 if you made them.

[@bluesdude758]

Most seniors like me enjoy all low-recoil rounds... unless your name is John Taffin 😁

[@johntandycrabtree392]

Testimonial: You built me a 1:12 Hornet 16 in. for G2, Stratton Custom put in the hanger bar. With L'il Gun and 40-45 grn. Bullets it will

[@celtspear6903]

They built me a 13 inch pistol barrel in one of my favorite cartridges - 7.62x25 Tokarev. Makes that pistol cartridge dead on all the way out to 100 yards!

[@neilmoomey]

22 Hornet was very popular in Alaska for hunting seals years ago by market hunters and natives. Natives still use them sometimes. I'd love to see a video on the .221 Remington Fireball!

[@jonathonpursell1268]

Is 22 hornet are they powerful ?

[@sapago4166]

@@jonathonpursell1268 Not really, but more powerful than a .22 mag.

[@sthomas7263]

22 Hornets are cheap and fun to shoot . I have a Contender pistol and a rifle . MGM makes EXCELLENT barrels !!!

[@jenna-leewessels7139]

The cz is a 1/16 twist and stabalizes 55gr soft point for sure

[@josemanuelbabugia8377]

.22 hornet has 941 joules of K.E. 720 m/s. Small but powerfull.

[@alexwalsh31]

Not sure why there is a misconception of this round only being available only for small game 🤔 the smallest round the 35vmax pushes out 728 ft• lbs some of the others hit over 800 ft•lbs. So what is that comparable to??? A 9mm is 400 ft•lbs a 5.7x28 is also 400 ft•lbs. Now something tells me those rounds were not for shooting mice and squirrels & this round is twice as powerful #wise up people!

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Bullet construction for those light bullets as well as no one is big game hunting with a 9mm. So I struggle to see what you mean. Varmint bullets in a small cartridge makes it very effective as a Varmint cartridge. Rock chucks can be much larger than mice but are still considered varmints

[@Countryblackmanoutdoors]

I’ve killed multiple big game animals in Texas with the .22 hornet I’ve taken deer with everything from behind the shoulder shots to head and neck shots. Farthest I’ve ever had an animal go after being shot with the hornet was 20-30 yards

[@thetitan7498]

My dad was extremely accurate with this gun in certain states in the south you can hunt deer with it. People say blah blah suffering blah blah well if you know where to hit it then it's going to put the game down real quick

[@danilozoppobinello356]

Hello what optics is mounted on the rifle thanks

[@snipehunter795]

What kind of gun does that optic have on it?

[@thesheepman220]

How did you make it work for all three encore, contender, G2 , because I have a encore and are told the barrels are not interchangeable,many thanks steve

[@ewetho]

They have both Encore and Contender barrels chambered for the round available....

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Big E is correct, we make two styles of barrel, one for Contenders and G2 and one for Encore. This cartridge is compatible with all styles of our barrels. Some cartridges are limited to Encore only, thats why I said it would work with all three.

[@frankiejones4816]

you guy should also mention the prices of the barrels when you do these videos.

[@ewetho]

Depends on what you want and length. My 21" Max Bull with 6 screw Picatiny and dovetail shotgun lugs was $480 I think it was... You want one of the fluting designs, one of the coating colors or even two for fluting design highlights prices go up... The have a barrel designer at MatchGradeMachine.com that will let you select your options and give you an idea. Or they have stuff they stock on their site they can ship right away. Few other places have their own custom stock items.

[@MatchGradeMachine]

If our prices change it dates the video and makes it confusing in the future. We have pricing online, if youre interested in a quote call us or go online and get an instant quote for a custom barrel. Thanks for watching.

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Thanks Big E!

[@ewetho]

@@MatchGradeMachine mine made it today and is waiting for me at home... It made it for Christmas and so Stoked!

[@ewetho]

@@MatchGradeMachine no no thank you .. I just opened my new barrel and it is gorgeous! Wow!

[@ewetho]

Bang... Gun does not move.. got it! LOL

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Thats what its like haha

[@parifathi2987]

Hi dear friend I am sending this message to you from Iran The price of a 22 caliber Hornet rifle is several dollars Wayne rifle model in which countries The Middle East can be procured

[@eugenejohnson8635]

Do have a 308win barrel

[@MatchGradeMachine]

Yes, we offer the .308 as an option for Encore barrels

[@aimeeeang7179]

awesome gun

[@sasori21153]

Damn. Didn't think it could reach a 223 speed.

[@johndenham9999]

👍

[@kroachtvofficial8164]

very Good like 👉🔔👏👏👏

[@jrdeckard3317]

The scope level is a waste of time. By the time you take your eyes off the level to shoot, it ain't level again.

[@MatchGradeMachine]

It is very important for long range shooting. For 100 yard testing not as critical. This scope is used on many rifles at the shop and a level is very important. You can hold still enough to keep it level before a shot.