Rem 700 SUPER HORNET

[Ron Goulding]

I thought id share some photos of my Project that i have finally been working on for the last year. It still hasnt been completed but its very close, still has to be restocked in a laminated stock just have to open up the barrell channel. But here it is in its current stock , built by Mr Shane Clancy ! I know most will say im Crazy and i think Shane did when i asked him to chamber it in 22 Hornet too ? But i had a Ruger and liked the way it looked but after doing research about head space probelms with bolt design i gave it back. The next Hornet was a Brno with set triggers but felt all wrong to me, skinny to light and i had trouble fitting the scope. So after some thought i thought id ask the guru if he would take on this project for me , he couldnt get it to feed as a repeater , but to be Honest i really dont mind. If i cant hit it with the 1st shot it deserves to get away, so i can pop it off ten minutes later whilst i try to reload haha ! Cheers Ron

[deadkelly]

If i cant hit it with the 1st shot it deserves to get away,
that's a great philosophy there . but i'm sure it seldom happens . as for the rifle , i to am a fan of the hornet BUT headspace & top accuracy is always a problem , & most 22 hornet factory rifles don't seem to shoot as good as the rimless ones . that's why i'm going for a 204 & reduce loading using blue dot or trail boss @ hornet velocities . i did way up doing a custom build & prices would blow out a bit over a std 204 howa . also magazine length comes into with me . i am a big fan of the hornet & had one for years & found it very hard to give up but the old savage 340c just isn't worth the hastle . i toyed with idear of a k hornet or 17 hornet on a m85 action up untill i found the reduced loads for the 204 . btw this isn't ment to negitive at all , just what i came up with cash wise . all the best with this build , i'm sure it will be great as i hear time & time again about great builds done by shane . enjoy .

[Mudgegonga]

How did Shane modify the bolt to accept the smaller rim size? How accurate is it?

[Ron Goulding]

Hi M , you will have to ask him how he modifyed the bolt, but here is a photo if it helps ? So far ive only run in the barrell as per instructions, 1shot clean x 10 then two 5 shot groups and all were touching at 50mtrs with factory loads. Im sure with handloads this will only get better, I love it ! Ive done some case prep and just need to get some powder AR2207. Cheers Ron

[Sam Walker]

I found 2207 a bit slow Ron, 2205 was the go before and after K'ing it.

[Ron Goulding]

Hi Sam , the reason i was going for AR2207 is i found i can reload for my 223 as well. I dont like having to buy powder for just one caliber if i can help it. Can you use the 2205 for the 223 I couldnt find it in NH reloading manual ? Cheers Ron

[Sam Walker]

The ADI site shows 18-20gn of 2205 with 40gn bullet but no 2205 loads for heavier bullets

[Ol 55]

Ron that is one cool hornet my experiance with the hornet 4227 is the powder 12gn with 40 v max will be a good start I have tried lots of loads. My cooper likes 4227 my K zkw likes 680 win 17 AH likes 4227 have tried 296 don't like it, it is a bit volitile, lil gun is a bit fussy but I will definatly do some more testing. If you are ever up Cessnock way let me know and I will give you a pound of 4227. Having said all that I have never tried 2205 but I think it pretty close to 4227.
ATB Ol 55

[Ron Goulding]

Hi Ol 55 , thanks for the offer and kind comments. I must be crazy, but i was offered a very nice 20ackley hornet on an annie 54 action, i might just have to buy it so i have a repeater as well . Cheers Ron PS Rem 700 has just been bedded into a laminated stock, il post photos on the weekend.

[Mudgegonga]

OL55 where do you source Lil Gun and 4227?

[Ol 55]

Mudgegonga
Have had the 4227 for a long time when I shot IHMSA I used 20 gns in my 357Max with 200gn cast bullets {BOOM} got the Lil gun from local gun shop AAA Cessnock but can tell you they have none left but pretty sure it is imported by Winchester. I also think Horsley Park has had some in the past.
Ol 55

[Ol 55]

Hi Ol 55 , thanks for the offer and kind comments. I must be crazy, but i was offered a very nice 20ackley hornet on an annie 54 action, i might just have to buy it so i have a repeater as well . Cheers Ron PS Rem 700 has just been bedded into a laminated stock, il post photos on the weekend.

Ron
If I was you I would grab that 20 Ackley if by any chance you can't grab it let me know.
Ol 55

[Ron Goulding]

Well here she is all done ! I was planning to go and put some more rounds down range today at St Marys and start developing a load. But i was held up at my smallbore club, so il have to wait until next week. Cheers Ron

[BruceHornet]

Hi Ron needless to say i love the hornet yours looks super i tought w296 or lil gun was the go to powder. cheers Bruce.

[Brad Y]

Nice looking gun and great choice of scope there too. Love the weavers.