Saubier.com  



Go Back   Saubier.com > Saubier.com Forums > Small Caliber Load Data

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-22-2008, 03:27 AM
Blygy Blygy is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hatchet City, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 12
Send a message via MSN to Blygy Send a message via Yahoo to Blygy
Default 36gr Varmint Grenades in 22 Hornet

Has anyone found a good load for the hornet using the 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade. I'm thinking this combination may be just the ticket for spring beaver.

Thanks

Blygy
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-22-2008, 04:42 AM
trotterlg trotterlg is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,108
Default

I have never seen any post on any board where anyone has been able to get them to shoot. You could be the first in the free world to find a load they like. Let us know. Larry
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-23-2008, 03:21 AM
Bob Acker Bob Acker is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: So Cal
Posts: 233
Default

I couldn't get them to work in a hornet and called Barnes. The tech told me that they would not work in a hornet and any further effort was a waste of time. He was quite apologetic but said they simply will not stabilize at hornet velocities.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-30-2008, 12:43 AM
Blygy Blygy is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hatchet City, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 12
Send a message via MSN to Blygy Send a message via Yahoo to Blygy
Default

I sent Barnes an email and they said they have data for a 1:14 twist but not the older 1:16. I'll call tomorrow and see what they have to say..
__________________
Blygy

Time wounds all heels - R.A.H.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-26-2008, 05:30 PM
shoot44 shoot44 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Van. Isle, B.C.
Posts: 1
Default

I tried them in a .221 and was not impressed. My normal load of 19 gr RL7 with 40 gr BK just vaporizes gophers. With the 36 Varmint Grenades sometimes they would kinda blow up gophers and most times they would go right through them like a round nose .22 rimfire. I asked on the Varmint Hunters forum if anybody had similar results and several people did. Some guy said they worked good in a 22-250. I haven't tried them at super high velocity yet. good luck
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-26-2008, 07:51 PM
Easy_E Easy_E is offline
Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing Mi
Posts: 933
Default

I have some good groups from a .223 with 1 in 12 twist. On last weeks pdog trip I wasn't impressed with the bullet. Most shots on small dogs would pass right through.
I going to try the 22-250 route next.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-27-2008, 07:31 PM
NVScouter NVScouter is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Reno, NV..well a bit north
Posts: 12
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by shoot44 View Post
I tried them in a .221 and was not impressed. My normal load of 19 gr RL7 with 40 gr BK just vaporizes gophers. With the 36 Varmint Grenades sometimes they would kinda blow up gophers and most times they would go right through them like a round nose .22 rimfire. I asked on the Varmint Hunters forum if anybody had similar results and several people did. Some guy said they worked good in a 22-250. I haven't tried them at super high velocity yet. good luck
That was me. I got them to work in the 22-250 after about 30 load attempts. I tried them in 22 hornet and got 5" groups at 50yards. Dont waste your time.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-03-2008, 01:34 PM
NVScouter NVScouter is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Reno, NV..well a bit north
Posts: 12
Default

I used the 35gr V-max this weekend on ground squirrels and they did a nice job. I'd buy those instead for beaver.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 12:39 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.