.22 hornet VS .22lr - The Firearms Forum

topper · 09-14-2009, 07:31 AM

which would be the loudest cartridge to fire, .22 hornet centerfire or a .22 rimfire long rifle hollow point? i am currently in a 'discussion' about this with a friend and would like some friendly information. i own and use a .22lr rimfire but DO NOT have a .22 centerfire to compare it with. i say the .22 centerfire hornet would be the loudest? what say you all? thanks

LDBennett · 09-14-2009, 07:40 AM

A look at the muzzle velocities tells the story. The Hornet gun propels a 40 grain bullet probably twice as fast as a 22LR gun. That means the Hornet case houses much more powder and more powder is more gas and more gas is more pressure and more pressure is more noise. So for noise the Hornet would be the loudest, I would think.

LDBennett

woolleyworm · 09-14-2009, 08:27 AM

without any doubt, the hornet is louder. we used to use the 22 hornet to drop cows every October; it's a pretty peppy little round. never once failed to drop a cow on the first shot either.

Alpo · 09-14-2009, 10:13 AM

The Hornet is much louder.

JLA · 09-14-2009, 10:41 PM

.22 hornet is waaaaay louder. In fact its louder from a rifle than the .22 LR is from a pistol. The .22 hornet is even louder than the .22 magnum...

09-14-2009, 07:31 AM	#1
topper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: deep in the woods Posts: 748	.22 hornet VS .22lr which would be the loudest cartridge to fire, .22 hornet centerfire or a .22 rimfire long rifle hollow point? i am currently in a 'discussion' about this with a friend and would like some friendly information. i own and use a .22lr rimfire but DO NOT have a .22 centerfire to compare it with. i say the .22 centerfire hornet would be the loudest? what say you all? thanks -->

09-14-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,710	Re: .22 hornet VS .22lr A look at the muzzle velocities tells the story. The Hornet gun propels a 40 grain bullet probably twice as fast as a 22LR gun. That means the Hornet case houses much more powder and more powder is more gas and more gas is more pressure and more pressure is more noise. So for noise the Hornet would be the loudest, I would think. LDBennett

09-14-2009, 08:27 AM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,881	Re: .22 hornet VS .22lr without any doubt, the hornet is louder. we used to use the 22 hornet to drop cows every October; it's a pretty peppy little round. never once failed to drop a cow on the first shot either. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

09-14-2009, 10:13 AM	#4
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,648	Re: .22 hornet VS .22lr The Hornet is much louder. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

09-14-2009, 10:41 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: .22 hornet VS .22lr .22 hornet is waaaaay louder. In fact its louder from a rifle than the .22 LR is from a pistol. The .22 hornet is even louder than the .22 magnum... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!