Thread: .22TCM Micro Varmint rifle build

22k Hornet has had its day?

2900 fps with 55gr projectile
3000fps with 50gr projectile
3100 with 45gr projectile
3180 with a 40 gr projectile
Had no issues with RWS brass if looked after.

All close to the same charge and not using lil gun or 110

Cool concept and build but not all that different to a K ballistic wise.

It's just unique


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Originally Posted by R93

22k Hornet has had its day?

2900 fps with 55gr projectile
3000fps with 50gr projectile
3100 with 45gr projectile
3180 with a 40 gr projectile
Had no issues with RWS brass if looked after.

All close to the same charge and not using lil gun or 110

Cool concept and build but not all that different to a K ballistic wise.

It's just unique


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Ha I knew Id get a rise out of some Hornet fan
Truth be known Im a k hornet fan too and have had a few..
I worked some H110 loads up today that equal and better those you listed.. Im using K Hornet loading data to give me a starting point. So far its showing real promise.

Originally Posted by Wingman

Ha I knew Id get a rise out of some Hornet fan
Truth be known Im a k hornet fan too and have had a few..
I worked some H110 loads up today that equal and better those you listed.. Im using K Hornet loading data to give me a starting point. So far its showing real promise.

Rise? Just having a giggle.

I have always wanted K for the same reasons you built your TCM.
Fills a gap and there's not that many around to be fair.

Yet I am only running a 19" barrel. Had loads a bit faster but not as accurate as to where I have settled.

Thicker brass should be an advantage for the TCM
Have a look at some 300MP.
I get lil gun velocities for less powder.
Better ES and case life etc




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thanks for the heads up on 300MP.. Lilgun is not off to a good start in TCM...will document shortly.

Originally Posted by Wingman

thanks for the heads up on 300MP.. Lilgun is not off to a good start in TCM...will document shortly.

I got velocity and reasonable accuracy out of lil gun but it was all over the place ES wise. Not really an issue in a sub 300yrd rifle but I am fussy

300MP works good in my barrel in every aspect so settled on it.
Can be hard to get tho.

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