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My partner uses peep sights, but I prefer the red dot on our .22 Hornets. With the peeps, I found I was getting a bit flinchy – whilst I've only changed over to the red dot recently, it feels more comfortably as I can hold it out a bit further.

We use 8.5gn of ADI 2205 (Aussie powder), with a 55gn ...

Thanks for all the help guys.

My barrel came in so I'm going to throw a scope on it, shoot a few factory rounds to get the brass, and do some reloading. I've a lot of 52, 53, and 55 grain bullets on hand, so I'll probably try the 55 gr. SP to start with rather than hollowpoints.

Need to be ready ...

Great replies! The info is much appreciated.

Any secret loads? I've not messed with a Hornet before, always used my 32-20 barrel.

Hi guys -

I'm setting up a 10" .22 Hornet barrel for field pistol, and I'm curious if others who use this caliber already, have went with a regular rifle scope, or had to go with a pistol scope due to recoil.

I'm thinking recoil with the Hornet should be fairly minimal and I'd like to be able to ...