22 Hornet stuff

[bozo699]

I recently bought some 22 Hornet stuff from a forum member. Mostly Remington nickel brass, some Winchester and Remington brass and some that was blown out to k-Hornet but I would hsve paid as much as I did for the whole lot for just the one box of military survival 22-Hornet rounds that was in the box of stuff!…
I’m not going to shoot them I’ll make a little display outta it I think.
Wayne

 

[Bojo]

Probably more than a few guys on here that would like to be the caretaker of that. Good Score !

 

[TrapperBR549]

I recently bought some 22 Hornet stuff from a forum member. Mostly Remington nickel brass, some Winchester and Remington brass and some that was blown out to k-Hornet but I would hsve paid as much as I did for the whole lot for just the one box of military survival 22-Hornet rounds that was in the box of stuff!…
I’m not going to shoot them I’ll make a little display outta it I think.
Wayne

That is neat. What year are they from do you think?

 

[bozo699]

That is neat. What year are they from do you think?

Not sure exactly I haven’t looked it up yet but WWll so somewhere between 41-45 I assume but will try to find out for sure.
Wayne

 

[TrapperBR549]

Not sure exactly I haven’t looked it up yet but WWll so somewhere between 41-45 I assume but will try to find out for sure.
Wayne

It's been awhile since I read Col. Whelen book but I recall a chapter dedicated to the hornet. I'll try to look tonight and see if there is any info.

 

[Bob3700]

That was ammo that was loaded for an Airforce survival rifle. It came in soft point as well as full metal jacket. I still have several boxes of the stuff. Nothing shot better in my Pre-64 Mod 70 Hornet.

 

[bozo699]

It's been awhile since I read Col. Whelen book but I recall a chapter dedicated to the hornet. I'll try to look tonight and see if there is any info.

There should be as he and another guy was involved in the cartridge, I read about it a long time ago but I would be happy to read whatever you come up with
Wayne

 

[bozo699]

That was ammo that was loaded for an Airforce survival rifle. It came in soft point as well as full metal jacket. I still have several boxes of the stuff. Nothing shot better in my Pre-64 Mod 70 Hornet.

Bob, this has the soft point and they look like where you can see on the case where the bullet ends it’s heavier than 45 grains , I may pull one to weigh it….. Thank you
Wayne

 

[Webster]

I recently bought some 22 Hornet stuff from a forum member. Mostly Remington nickel brass, some Winchester and Remington brass and some that was blown out to k-Hornet but I would hsve paid as much as I did for the whole lot for just the one box of military survival 22-Hornet rounds that was in the box of stuff!…
I’m not going to shoot them I’ll make a little display outta it I think.
Wayne

Good article on the history of the air force survival rifle. It was a 22 Hornet over a 410 shotgun.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M6_Aircrew_Survival_Weapon

Clip from the article

The M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon was a specially-made .22 Hornet over .410 bore combination gun issued to United States Air Force aircrews to help forage for food in the event of a plane crash.[1] It was issued from 1952 until the early 1970s, in conjunction with the M4 Survival Rifle. Plans to replace both with the ArmaLite AR-5 (aka: MA-1) never came to fruition and in 2018 was instead replaced with the GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon in some instances.[2]

Survival Rifle

The USAF Created a Mini Rifle That Fits in Its Ejection Seats

This compact M4 carbine helps aircrews stay alive until rescue.

www.popularmechanics.com

 

[Bottom Fodder]

Man how cool is that stuff !!

 

[bozo699]

Good article on the history of the air force survival rifle. It was a 22 Hornet over a 410 shotgun.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M6_Aircrew_Survival_Weapon

Clip from the article

The M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon was a specially-made .22 Hornet over .410 bore combination gun issued to United States Air Force aircrews to help forage for food in the event of a plane crash.[1] It was issued from 1952 until the early 1970s, in conjunction with the M4 Survival Rifle. Plans to replace both with the ArmaLite AR-5 (aka: MA-1) never came to fruition and in 2018 was instead replaced with the GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon in some instances.[2]

Survival Rifle

The USAF Created a Mini Rifle That Fits in Its Ejection Seats

This compact M4 carbine helps aircrews stay alive until rescue.

www.popularmechanics.com

I’m not going to have to do much research!… thanks Webster!…. I had read about it somewhere but thought it was WWll so now I no it wasn’t until Korea. When I get home I’ll read up on this,… thanks again Webster
Wayne

 

[Lee Whitsel]

Not sure exactly I haven’t looked it up yet but WWll so somewhere between 41-45 I assume but will try to find out for sure.
Wayne

Mike Venturino of Handloader Mag. is just 3 miles over the hill behind our home. He is old military guru anything to do with that kind of guns and ammo from WW1/WW2 he would be your very good source for info. 406/222-2659