22 Hornet Ammo For Sale
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Sellier and Bellot 22 Hornet Ammo - 20 Rounds of 45 Grain SP Ammunition
$19.99115 In stock now
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Sellier & Bellot 22 Hornet Ammo - 20 Rounds of 45 Grain FMJ Ammunition
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History of 22 Hornet Ammo
First produced in 1930, the .22 Hornet was developed by the Springfield Armory and is, to this day, an excellent cartridge for hunting varmints and predators. It has even been used in the U.K. for hunting deer with great success. In Europe, the round was known as the 5.6x35mm, and it mostly found a home in bolt-action and single-shot weapons.
The .22 Hornet became relatively famous in World War II, where it was used in the M4 by the U.S. Army Air Corps and later in the M6 for aircrew members. After the war, the Springfield Armory produced the M6 chambered for the .22 Hornet and .410 Bore in an over-under configuration. 1933 was a game-changer for the round. This year, the Winchester Model 54 rifle first came off the assembly line for mainstream commercial purchase. The cartridge's popularity exploded, becoming the third-best-selling round for the Winchester Model 70s during the interwar period.
How Does The 22 Hornet Compare To Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Long Rifle | 22 Hornet has slightly more | 22 Hornet has flatter trajectory and more stopping power | 22 Hornet has less abundant ammo and more expensive ammo |
| 223 Remington | 22 Hornet has less | 22 Hornet has lower recoil | 22 Hornet has worse ballistic performance and more expensive ammo |
You can also check out our in-depth look at 22 Hornet ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you're searching for ballistics data for your favorite factory 22 Hornet load.
