Super Redhawk .22 Hornet

[Hookeye]

Ruger® Super Redhawk® Standard Double-Action Revolver Model 5526

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Was thinking a single shot version ala Hawkeye in something more potent to be, dare I say, more "sensible".

Never been a fan of .22 Hornet.

 

[model1994]

at least it has open sights lol

 

[Creedmoor]

Ruger® Super Redhawk® Standard Double-Action Revolver Model 5526

ruger.com

Was thinking a single shot version ala Hawkeye in something more potent to be, dare I say, more "sensible".

Never been a fan of .22 Hornet.

Well, you know we are 22 Hornet fans. Its a tough one to build a firearms that its accurate in,
one thing I have never seen is a Ruger in 22 Hornet that is accurate.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Interesting but again Ruger has never done well accuracy wise with this cartridge.

 

[Creedmoor]

Interesting but again Ruger has never done well accuracy wise with this cartridge.

What have you owned or seen that does well in Hornet, I have a Cooper, two Brownings a A Bolt Micro and a 1885 and used to own a Annie that preformed well.

 

[Noble Sniper]

I’ve actually never owned a Hornet myself but borrowed this splendid little German bolt action that was chambered for the Hornet and it was a fun rifle!!! Same friend had a Taurus revolver….. Can’t remember the model name that was chambered in the Hornet and that thing would flat out shoot!!!

 

[Basher]

I’ve actually never owned a Hornet myself but borrowed this splendid little German bolt action that was chambered for the Hornet and it was a fun rifle!!! Same friend had a Taurus revolver….. Can’t remember the model name that was chambered in the Hornet and that thing would flat out shoot!!!

Probably a Taurus Raging Hornet.

 

[Noble Sniper]

That’s it!!

 

[MrSmitty]

Nice! I kinda like the 22 Hornet, never owned one, but I'm willing to try. My dad had a TC Contender in .22 Hornet, sweet gun.

 

[BigMoose]

Ruger® Super Redhawk® Revolver, 22 Hornet, 9.5" Barrel, Stainless, New, #5526 | J&G Sales

The new Ruger® Super Redhawk revolver chambered in 22Hornet caliber! Features 9.5″ heavy barrel, stainless steel frame, black Hogue grips, fiber optic front sight, adjustable white outline rear sight, and 8-shot unfluted cylinder. New, mfg # 5526.

www.jgsales.com

 

[Creedmoor]

Nice! I kinda like the 22 Hornet, never owned one, but I'm willing to try. My dad had a TC Contender in .22 Hornet, sweet gun.

We shoot a bunch of 22 Hornet or its case reformed into another round, it's super cheap to reload for.

 

[Butch627]

Aside from making holes in paper or dents in steel plate what is the purpose of this? Not in any way judging just trying to learn something

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Aside from making holes in paper or dents in steel plate what is the purpose of this?

Actual purpose: To have another Ruger for people to buy from Ruger so Ruger sells more Rugers.

Stated purpose: Probably what you said already. Maybe for someone who thinks they want a varmint pistol and likes to reload?

 

[Hookeye]

My guess is most .22 Hornet fans already have a Contender set up (if wanting a handgun).

But then those folks might think of dropping a chunk for such a revolver.

A scoped handgun kinda sucks. That weight/bulk...........better to just grab a rifle.

I used to be a handgun hunter. Now I just hunt LOL

 

[Hawkeye7br]

Factory ammo runs 2700 fps. Can be loaded down to 2000 or less. Virtually no recoil in a rifle. The standard 40-50 grain bullets, in a a handgun and loaded down, can utilize a rifle scope for better accuracy and superior hold.

On a related note, the 22TCM is a hornet clone in velocity, but uses a 223 bolt face and can be made from 223 cases. Case length is only 1.025". Perfect for TC guns. I'm seriously thinking about getting a TC barrel for it.

 

[Creedmoor]

Factory ammo runs 2700 fps. Can be loaded down to 2000 or less. Virtually no recoil in a rifle. The standard 40-50 grain bullets, in a a handgun and loaded down, can utilize a rifle scope for better accuracy and superior hold.

On a related note, the 22TCM is a hornet clone in velocity, but uses a 223 bolt face and can be made from 223 cases. Case length is only 1.025". Perfect for TC guns. I'm seriously thinking about getting a TC barrel for it.

If it was me, I would to a Contender in TCM but as a 17 or a 19 caliber.

 

[mmpsteve]

Well, you know we are 22 Hornet fans. Its a tough one to build a firearms that its accurate in,
one thing I have never seen is a Ruger in 22 Hornet that is accurate.

I have a Ruger 77/22 in hornet that I've never shot. Picked it up cheap at a gun show. Nice looking rifle. I may have to break it out this spring and check it out.

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[mmpsteve]

What have you owned or seen that does well in Hornet, I have a Cooper, two Brownings a A Bolt Micro and a 1885 and used to own a Annie that preformed well.

I have a couple CZ 527s that shoot pretty good. Also a CZ in 17 hornet. That little sucker is a hoot to shoot, 20 grains at 3650 FPS!

Of course, this has nothing to do with revolvers in Hornet calibers, but this is INGO!

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[Creedmoor]

I have a couple CZ 527s that shoot pretty good. Also a CZ in 17 hornet. That little sucker is a hoot to shoot, 20 grains at 3650 FPS!

Of course, this has nothing to do with revolvers in Hornet calibers, but this is INGO!

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The seventeens are a lot of fun to shoot.
I wish Berger wouldn't have stopped making their 18 grainer.
I've been trying to get Hornadys 15 to shoot well, it's just not wanting to play along with me.

 

[tomcat13]

Very fond of the Ol 22 Hornet.
I have 22H in a Ruger 77 that's accurate enough for me & a TC Encore with a 4X Scope.
Just use em for Plinkin.
Don't know if I'd plunk down $1500 on a revolver for Plinkin. JMO