Thank you for NOT putting stupid music in the video. Just plain an simple to the point, like a video should be. Now i`m subbed to your channel. Keep them vid`s rollin!
You are very kind. I enjoy watching shooting videos but also get turned off by long intros and unnecessary filler. In the end I make these videos because I love shooting and try to keep them as simple as possible.
Thanks, funny thing is I pestered the gun shop owner over a period of weeks when visiting. In the end as he knew us as good customers, he said here take it for the afternoon and make a choice buy it or stop pestering! Well a quick trip to some choice bunny areas and my first free standing opportunity came around 70m mark. I’m saying no way my mates going you can do it have a go. Cross hair s doing repeated left to rights over his head and bang….he jumped into the air and dropped dead with a shot right through the crown. It wasn’t me it was that damned Hornet so I bought it and loved it ever since
What a great shop owner! Can't imagine many that would allow a customer (even a trusted one) to take the rifle out for a test shoot. It really is a great round. One that has been around for many years. It seems to be in that sweet spot between rimfires and centerfires. Glad you got your hands on one!
Such a cool rifle, such a cool round. I want one of these little bolt action weapons so bad I can taste it. I have a feeling I'm gonna just happen to come across one of these just like I did my KRISS Vector. Anyway just wanted to shoot a quick compliment to you on the absolutely gorgeous firearm. Thanks for letting us take a look.
I bought my first two .22 hornets in 1972, a rifle and a pistol, single shot Navy Arms replicas, rolling block actions, and my 3rd in 1973, an H&R Topper Handi-rifle single shot, center break, with a 20 gauge shotgun companion barrel. Hundreds of rounds each in the rifles when ammo was dang near free, compared to now. The pistol? Fun to shoot, but we were after jack rabbits at 100 plus yards.
I had one back in the 70’s, shot 45 grain Hornady bullets , even cast Lyman bullets at one stage. Very accurate, took a lot of foxes, rabbits even a few pigs and goats. 4 x81 Pecar scop on steel bridge mounts. Bit sorry I traded it. Dave from Oz.
My 527 is scary accurate with them hornady 35gr v max loads. Love the hornet but I'm afraid manufacturers are trying to faze it out for some stupid reason. It is the ideal center fire cartridge for even today with more and more urban sprawl low report very adequate power for pest and predator control.
Thanks for the info slapnutzracing! I'm going to see if I can find some to try out. I agree about the hornet. Very popular internationally. At least it seems to be here in the U.S. and in parts of Europe. Lets hope it makes a resurgence.
Very nice Rifle and set up..Iam sure you would be able to drill a hole through the eye of a Coyote/Fox within 100 yards or 90 metres.. The Hornet is deadly..I have taken Asiatic Water Buffalo with S&B FMJ 45 grains Hornet using a BRNO zkw 465 22 Hornet which is the Grandpa to your Gun the CZ ..👍
Wow J L, that must have been a fun hunt! I'm going to start taking some different Texas hill country game with it myself. Plus I need to do some more Hornet challenge videos!
@@texmexshoots i shot a headshot warthog with that same 35vmax,needed another shot though,was a big bore @ 68kg after it was dressed Im now using 40gr and 45gr Cheers👌👌
Achieved goal in three shots. Impressive! Somewhat anti-climactic, but impressive. .22 Hornet is a fun caliber. Don't tell anyone its been around since the 1920s.
It's still a popular round. From a quick search it looks like at least Federal, Winchester, Browning, Hornady and Seller & Bellot are still making ammo for it. The problem is finding it stock anywhere. I know it's out there since about three years ago, before the last ammopocalyps, I was able to buy five or six different brands to try through my rifle. Hopefully supplies will catch up soon.
Unfortunately, it looks like the model 527 is no longer in production. I believe they also chambered it in 6.5 mm Grendel before they stopped production.
They just stopped them in favor of the new 600 series. However I expect you will still find these on the market for a little while before they dry up. A real shame.
I've got same rifle and love it. If you reload and want a killer load, I do 10.5g Winchester 296 behind a 35g Hornady V-Max proj and small pistol primer. I can hit a Aussie 5cent piece @100 yards all day long. A mate tried my load in a different hornet out to 150 yards and now uses nothing else
Nice! Thanks for the info. Lots of good wishes for y'all there in the land down under! As a kid I was a Max Max (Road Warrior) fanatic. My friends and I would run around in the South Texas desert pretending we were escaping form Lord Humongous. 😅
Thats awesome accuracy TM! I have a CZ527 22-Hornet, it is a tack driver all day long. I`ve always wanted a 22 Hornet all my life, and the CZ527 fills the bill. I bought it to retire my 22 Magnum. The Hornet puts the 22Mag to shame in every way. I dont push it past 150 yards though. I`ve got other rifles that pick up where the Hornet ends. I like the Hornet round because its reloadable, cheap to shoot, and a hell of alotta fun. Not a better rifle for the money. I mounted a Burris 4.5x15-50 Signature HD on my Hornet. CZ OEM rings. It drops wolves an coyote`s instantly right in their tracks. GREAT shootin TM, hope to see alot more of your Hornet out there pile driving! Do you reload your empties for your Hornet?
Thanks Larry! I'm embarrassed to say that I don't reload. It is probably something I should have gotten into years ago. Who knows, maybe as my kids get older and my time starts to open up, I'll take on a new hobby!
Hi sir, great shot ! I ve been offered a 222 rem version of this rifle. Can you recommend it for small game hunting like fox and rabbits ? It a second hand gun but a reputable gunsmith has adjusted it (trigger job and stock fitting). Is $450 for the gun with silencer and scope mounts too much ?
Hey there Timo! That sounds like a good deal. However make certain you are complying with your local regulations concerning silencers. The .222 has plenty of power to take down foxes and rabbits. It is a great small to medium game round!
@@texmexshoots Thank you Tex for reply. our regulations allow silencer, though I'm used to shoot without it. This gun is offered for sale from my brother in law and he has had very good care of this gun. cleaned after hunt etc.
Not trying to nitpick or anything but is there a reason you always crowd your wind.&elev.so right to your rings I noticed the last hornet you did the same thing especially since it practically recoiless.I think the other one was a ruger same thing.
Not at all, it is a fair question. I tend to really choke up on my rifles with scopes. By that I mean that I tend to like my cheek weld to be far up on the buttstock. Due to that, the eye relief I need to get a good view through my scope usually requires it to be mounted forward. Usually resulting in the adjustment knobs being close to the front mount. That being said, I always leave a small gap. I never mount the windage/elevation knobs against the mount. Same thing with the rear magnification adjustment.
I bought this rifle on a whim. It came in to a local Walmart. Mine is absolutely awsome as well. I'm shooting the ppu ammo. I was absolutely surprised how well it likes them. I use the Hornaday in my ruger m77 22-hornet. I would buy another 1 just because it shoots that good.
@@texmexshoots only reason I bought it was because I came across a 500rd case online. I'm a reloader as well. I figured that would be my cheapest brass but yes, I'm impressed how accurate it is compared to some other calibers we tried in that brand. Tried 30-06 ppu 165gr. It did fine as far as a deer hunter is concerned. Moa was probably around 2in. The 22 hornet ammo surprised me. I'll be buying more. Thx for replying. Check out our channel. Happy shooting tex
Thanks for the information. Always curious about the history on some of these beautiful models. It's a testament to what a great rifle it is that the design lasted over 70 years.
@@texmexshoots I had to have the barrel set back one turn to cure excessive headspace which was causing case separation after 3 reloads. Just need too be very careful about case langht and only neck sizing.
That's great advice. I learned about Headspacing through the AR=15 community when everyone started putting upper receiver kits together at home. Before that, I just figured the bullet went into the chamber and that was that.😂
I have BRNO zkw 465 in 22 Hornet...It has the double set trigger..I love it..🙂👍..Taken Deer..Hogs and Water Buffalo in my part of the world with the 22 Hornet..But Ammo is very costly in my Area...
Thank you kindly! I''l try to get more challenge videos out soon. I'd love to experience the outback someday. Maybe once the kids are out of the house...... assuming that ever happens.
Hey yr not supposed to tamper with or destroy legal currency haha. I love the .22 Hornet round because I can load it, as opposed to say a .22 Magnum (great round though). Loading is so relaxing ... and fun trying to get the perfect load.
Do yourself a favor and reload your hornet ammo. You should be able to halve your group size. With my select loads my hornet shoots 1/4 MOA. Using my fast and dirty loads it shoots big sloppy 1/2 MOA groups. It is easily the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. I neck size only, and use an "M" die to expand the case neck .060-080" deep to prevent the case mouth from crumpling when you seat the bullet. On day one with my CZ lux I was able to hit pennies @ 100 yards, and cut the head off a crow in young corn @ 175 yards. I use Hornady V-max bullets in 35 and 40 grains, H-110 powder, Remington brass, and CCI small rile or small pistol primers.
Hey there Charles, thanks for watching! I very much appreciate the advice on reloading. I know that all precision shooters tend to reload so that they can get the best bullet/powder combination that their particular rifle likes. I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't gotten into reloading yet, but as I start spending more time with precision shooting it may be something I have to start.
You might want to look up Calhoon bullets. 30 grain double hollow point made for the hornet, super accurate and Is like a bomb when it hits a furry object.
No doubt you got it you’re only 100 yards. That’s open sights range! But wicked video man. Thanks for the content. I’m just bugging you. Love my hornet.
Hello Robert! Thanks for watching. I found mine on buds gun shop online. It's relatively new to me as I've only had it a couple of years. Unfortunately now that CZ has discontinued the model, they are hard to find. It's a real shame considering how great of a rifle it is.
Yes sir! They are the following rings: Warne Permanent-Attachable Scope Ring Mounts CZ 527 (16mm Dovetail) Bought them here: www.midwayusa.com/product/1592111233?pid=398781
@@texmexshoots Thank you kindly. I was looking at them too buy.. The other options in South Africa is not suitable for my taste. Thanks for coming back to me so quickly!
Honestly I have not looked into the ballistics of Hornet vs. Bee. I always wanted a 22 Hornet which is why I purchased that particular rifle. But now you may have started me on a quest to check out the .218 Bee!
@@texmexshoots 2% heavier bullet (HP), faster MV and MOST importantly, easier and safer to reload because (I think) the shoulder in forward part of cartridge case.
@@texmexshoots Sorry, I do not, but Kimber used to and maybe still do. I bought a Hornet in about 1983 before they started making the .218 Bee. It was almost as beautiful as your CZ 527!
Technically it is a varmint round. Meant for coyotes and the like. However, I can tell you in Texas, many of the old timers would use the round to great success in culling whitetail deer. I would not advise doing so especially since it isn't legal to hunt deer with small 22 calibers in most states.
It's a much smaller round than the .223. So it can be an advantage for those hoping to keep the animal's pelt from getting to much damage. Also a little quieter (relatively) and you don't have to worry about it traveling as far as the 223. Can be another advantage for people hunting smaller properties. The recoil is also soft enough to keep your eye on the target through the scope when taking the shot. That being said, the .223 is a much more versatile round.
I usually find them browsing the classifieds section of different gun forums. The danger there is potentially getting ripped off, but if you only deal with members with a good history you can finds some decent deals.
oh wait. I'm kind of slow to catch on but just noticed the spelling. What can I say, that's how it is pronounced around here. But I will try to get it right next time. Le-oo-pold?
Thanks for watching PC Chawia! They are great rifles and the 22 hornet is a fun round. Here in Central Texas, especially in San Antonio, we have a big Indian population. That's good for me because there are lots of wonderful Indian restaurants 😀
Yeah, I'm going to try some smaller. Some people seemed to get a little upset I was shooting at currency, so I'm trying to get creative with my targets. What distances do you usually shoot the 17 hmr? I am considering picking up a savage. I'd rather be getting an Anshutz but that's more funds than I can spend.......without the wife finding out! :D
@@texmexshoots I saved up all my money a few years ago and bought a very expensive Anschutz 1727. It was so expensive my fingers were almost shaking as I hit the buy button. But I figured this was a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. I absolutely love everything about the rifle, especially the accuracy. When I tested ammo I found it liked CCI TNT and Hornady VMAX. Five consecutive 4-shot groups with TNT measured .35 .36 .65 .72 .56 CTC at 100 yards. Three of the groups can be covered with a dime and the other two I can probably blame the shooter. It is easily the most accurate rifle I own. I also tested ammo on a Savage for my nephew and it averaged about 1 MOA at 100 yards with VMAX. The 17hmr is very sensitive to the wind so be sure and do your testing on extremely calm days. I shoot lots of prairie dogs in NM with my Anschutz and 200 yard shots aren't a problem on calm days. I don't shoot on windy days because ammo is just too expensive. I topped it with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP scope. It sounds like to much magnification but it actually isn't because I can slip the shots through vegetation when necessary. It's an expensive setup but what the heck.... I'm retired and I can't take it with me!
@@rksando1 Sounds like a great setup and some amazing groups! I certainly was a wonderful buy. You know what they say, cry once! I may have to start saving my pennies as well and add one to my collection. First I'm going to see how much accuracy I can squeeze out of the Savage first.
That would be a tough one! Might be able to pull it off within five shots. But I'll probably start with something a bit larger like an egg or charcoal briquette.
@@texmexshoots You're a sport! Nickle would be a superb shot to be sure! I grew up in a family of NRA Bullseye shooters and followed both Free Pistol and Free rifle so off hand skills were highly valued. It was a lot of work but I always loved being the guy who could hit from his hind legs. I my youth we could do it with irons. Redfield Palma Match sights with the interchangeable front REALLY made a difference there. I would bet that you could keep five on a playing card in a few weeks with focused practice and good optics...you obviously have decent trigger control and that's half the battle. I would love to see folks taking up a challenge like that. Anyone could do it if they put the time in. Great content! Cheers!
Thank you for the kind words. You certainly give me a goal to aspire to. I have taken many off hand hunting shots but tend to rest if I can. Maybe this channel will push me to improve my skills! Take good care and keep on shooting!
It's super sad. They were an iconic version of what was a popular hunting rifles for over a century. And CZ always seemed to use beautiful wood for their stocks.
So people keep telling me! 😅 I chatted with some of my old hunting buddies this weekend and they pronounce it the same way I do. Must be a Texas thing.
In have been trying to find other simple targets to use. Common items so people can relate to the size. No need for you to spend good money on postage to send me blanks. But I do appreciate the offer!
There's no need for that or a 3 position safety with a Mauser action. When you lift the bolt handle, the firing pin can't move forward under any circumstance.
Quarter and nickle at 100 yds should actually be NO challenge at all for the CZ527 in 22 Hornet. The Hornet should do that at twice the distance, with a more powerful scope of course, but the gun and cartridge can do it.
Thanks for watching Dale. I agree that with more magnification this rifle could group well at much further distances. Assuming the shooter does their part.
Thank you for NOT putting stupid music in the video. Just plain an simple to the point, like a video should be. Now i`m subbed to your channel. Keep them vid`s rollin!
You are very kind. I enjoy watching shooting videos but also get turned off by long intros and unnecessary filler. In the end I make these videos because I love shooting and try to keep them as simple as possible.
I absolutely love that setup! Perfection all the way around
Thank you! It really is one of my favorite rifles.
Nice work. Great video, no bullshit or music.
Many thanks from the UK.
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy to have viewers from across the pond! Maybe I'll do a challenge with my Tikka .223
Thanks, funny thing is I pestered the gun shop owner over a period of weeks when visiting. In the end as he knew us as good customers, he said here take it for the afternoon and make a choice buy it or stop pestering! Well a quick trip to some choice bunny areas and my first free standing opportunity came around 70m mark. I’m saying no way my mates going you can do it have a go. Cross hair s doing repeated left to rights over his head and bang….he jumped into the air and dropped dead with a shot right through the crown. It wasn’t me it was that damned Hornet so I bought it and loved it ever since
What a great shop owner! Can't imagine many that would allow a customer (even a trusted one) to take the rifle out for a test shoot. It really is a great round. One that has been around for many years. It seems to be in that sweet spot between rimfires and centerfires. Glad you got your hands on one!
Such a cool rifle, such a cool round. I want one of these little bolt action weapons so bad I can taste it. I have a feeling I'm gonna just happen to come across one of these just like I did my KRISS Vector. Anyway just wanted to shoot a quick compliment to you on the absolutely gorgeous firearm. Thanks for letting us take a look.
Thank you for watching Kris! I hope you are able to find one of your own.
I bought my first two .22 hornets in 1972, a rifle and a pistol, single shot Navy Arms replicas, rolling block actions, and my 3rd in 1973, an H&R Topper Handi-rifle single shot, center break, with a 20 gauge shotgun companion barrel. Hundreds of rounds each in the rifles when ammo was dang near free, compared to now. The pistol? Fun to shoot, but we were after jack rabbits at 100 plus yards.
It really is a great round. Many landowners and old ranchers in South Texas swear by it.
Wow ! That was fantastic
Good no BS video 👍I liked it a lot. Really good looking rifle & scope too.
Thank you Alan! That is very kind. Hope to make more challenge videos soon.
Good video - I love Hornady ammo - it always seems to shoot very well in all my guns and rarely a misfire and I mean rarely.
Thanks Krispy! I agree. I use Hornady in many of my firearms with great results. Lets hope we see more of it on the store shelves soon.
A very nice rifle, a good caliber, and good shooting on your part.
Thanks Frank. That set trigger really makes it easy to get some accurate shots off. Wish they still made this model.
I had one back in the 70’s, shot 45 grain Hornady bullets , even cast Lyman bullets at one stage. Very accurate, took a lot of foxes, rabbits even a few pigs and goats. 4 x81 Pecar scop on steel bridge mounts. Bit sorry I traded it. Dave from Oz.
Thanks for watching Dave! They are great rifles. I'm sorry you no longer have yours. But hopefully you traded it for something nice.
My 527 is scary accurate with them hornady 35gr v max loads. Love the hornet but I'm afraid manufacturers are trying to faze it out for some stupid reason. It is the ideal center fire cartridge for even today with more and more urban sprawl low report very adequate power for pest and predator control.
Thanks for the info slapnutzracing! I'm going to see if I can find some to try out. I agree about the hornet. Very popular internationally. At least it seems to be here in the U.S. and in parts of Europe. Lets hope it makes a resurgence.
1950s savage 23d hornet, hundreds of rounds through it. My favorite gun.
Thanks for watching! Lets hope more 22 hornet ammo starts finding it way to the stores! I bet that Savage is a beautiful rifle.
I have a savage 23D as well, nice little gun.
@@scottroberts5554 Hey there Scott. Thanks for watching!
Very nice Rifle and set up..Iam sure you would be able to drill a hole through the eye of a Coyote/Fox within 100 yards or 90 metres..
The Hornet is deadly..I have taken Asiatic Water Buffalo with S&B FMJ 45 grains Hornet using a BRNO zkw 465 22 Hornet which is the Grandpa to your Gun the CZ ..👍
Wow J L, that must have been a fun hunt! I'm going to start taking some different Texas hill country game with it myself. Plus I need to do some more Hornet challenge videos!
@@texmexshoots i shot a headshot warthog with that same 35vmax,needed another shot though,was a big bore @ 68kg after it was dressed
Im now using 40gr and 45gr
Cheers👌👌
@@peter1873 I think I will try a headshot on one of the big local hogs. I have a feeling it will be "lights out" for them.
Achieved goal in three shots. Impressive! Somewhat anti-climactic, but impressive.
.22 Hornet is a fun caliber. Don't tell anyone its been around since the 1920s.
Thanks! It is a great caliber. Around here the ranchers I know swear by the 22 hornet. My only regret is not buying one sooner.
Set triggers are such a turn on! My girlfriend has one and you only have to give it the gentlest of touches and it goes off 😛
You must have the magic touch Robert!
The rifle or the girlfriend?
@@davidmartin1015 The GF 🤪🤪
Great video mate! I have a heavy barrel in 17 hornet but I haven't seen a varmint in 22 hornet myself, neat little rifles.
Thanks for watching Rob! When I purchased this one, I had a hard time deciding between the 22 or 17 hornet. They really are great rifles!
I have the same rifle and love it too. 20gn proj at 3600fps is very useful and super accurate
Also, I'm having a tough time finding 22 hornet ammo. I heard it's not a popular caliber anymore so not many shells being made.
It's still a popular round. From a quick search it looks like at least Federal, Winchester, Browning, Hornady and Seller & Bellot are still making ammo for it. The problem is finding it stock anywhere. I know it's out there since about three years ago, before the last ammopocalyps, I was able to buy five or six different brands to try through my rifle. Hopefully supplies will catch up soon.
SAVE THAT BRASS!!!!
Never got into reloading. But with ammo prices being what they are, I may have to reconsider.
I saved my hornady brass but they cracked,other brands i have dont crack
Unfortunately, it looks like the model 527 is no longer in production. I believe they also chambered it in 6.5 mm Grendel before they stopped production.
They just stopped them in favor of the new 600 series. However I expect you will still find these on the market for a little while before they dry up. A real shame.
Cz no longer sell micro centerfire rifles! What a shame! Good shooting!
I'm hoping they eventually make a micro chamber for their new 600 series, since it seems to be what they are focusing on.
So much fun no recoil just having fun love it❤❤❤
Thanks Randy! This rifle is such a joy to take out and shoot. Glad ammo for it is starting to show up again.
imma have to try this with my 17 hornet same rifle...
Do it Big Ed! I bet it bores right through .
I've got same rifle and love it. If you reload and want a killer load, I do 10.5g Winchester 296 behind a 35g Hornady V-Max proj and small pistol primer. I can hit a Aussie 5cent piece @100 yards all day long. A mate tried my load in a different hornet out to 150 yards and now uses nothing else
Nice! Thanks for the info. Lots of good wishes for y'all there in the land down under! As a kid I was a Max Max (Road Warrior) fanatic. My friends and I would run around in the South Texas desert pretending we were escaping form Lord Humongous. 😅
Fantástica arma, fantástico calibre,
Fantástico atirador!
¡Gracias Andre! Es un gran rifle y dispara tan bien que me hace parecer un buen tirador.
Thats awesome accuracy TM! I have a CZ527 22-Hornet, it is a tack driver all day long. I`ve always wanted a 22 Hornet all my life, and the CZ527 fills the bill. I bought it to retire my 22 Magnum. The Hornet puts the 22Mag to shame in every way. I dont push it past 150 yards though. I`ve got other rifles that pick up where the Hornet ends. I like the Hornet round because its reloadable, cheap to shoot, and a hell of alotta fun. Not a better rifle for the money. I mounted a Burris 4.5x15-50 Signature HD on my Hornet. CZ OEM rings. It drops wolves an coyote`s instantly right in their tracks. GREAT shootin TM, hope to see alot more of your Hornet out there pile driving! Do you reload your empties for your Hornet?
Thanks Larry! I'm embarrassed to say that I don't reload. It is probably something I should have gotten into years ago. Who knows, maybe as my kids get older and my time starts to open up, I'll take on a new hobby!
@@texmexshoots reloading is a great hobby and will save you a ton of money with that hornet. Save your brass just in case in 5 years you decide to
@@texmexshoots or send that brass to me 😀👍
I'll start saving it!
I agree with you Larry,its now my favourite rifle, wanted one for 8 years
Hi sir, great shot ! I ve been offered a 222 rem version of this rifle. Can you recommend it for small game hunting like fox and rabbits ? It a second hand gun but a reputable gunsmith has adjusted it (trigger job and stock fitting). Is $450 for the gun with silencer and scope mounts too much ?
Hey there Timo! That sounds like a good deal. However make certain you are complying with your local regulations concerning silencers. The .222 has plenty of power to take down foxes and rabbits. It is a great small to medium game round!
@@texmexshoots Thank you Tex for reply. our regulations allow silencer, though I'm used to shoot without it. This gun is offered for sale from my brother in law and he has had very good care of this gun. cleaned after hunt etc.
I'm sure you will be happy with it! It's a fun round with little recoil and plenty of punch to take those critters out at longer ranges.
I'd snap that up quick, Timo. Especially if you know the history of the gun. I have many regrets of guns where I said "I will get that later."
@@jayrowe6473 Deal is done, thanks for advice.
Not trying to nitpick or anything but is there a reason you always crowd your wind.&elev.so right to your rings I noticed the last hornet you did the same thing especially since it practically recoiless.I think the other one was a ruger same thing.
Not at all, it is a fair question. I tend to really choke up on my rifles with scopes. By that I mean that I tend to like my cheek weld to be far up on the buttstock. Due to that, the eye relief I need to get a good view through my scope usually requires it to be mounted forward. Usually resulting in the adjustment knobs being close to the front mount. That being said, I always leave a small gap. I never mount the windage/elevation knobs against the mount. Same thing with the rear magnification adjustment.
I bought this rifle on a whim. It came in to a local Walmart. Mine is absolutely awsome as well. I'm shooting the ppu ammo. I was absolutely surprised how well it likes them. I use the Hornaday in my ruger m77 22-hornet. I would buy another 1 just because it shoots that good.
Thanks Mr. Maddox! That is the second vote for the PPU ammo and the hornet. I need to get my hands on some! And yes, it is a rifle worth buying twice.
@@texmexshoots only reason I bought it was because I came across a 500rd case online. I'm a reloader as well. I figured that would be my cheapest brass but yes, I'm impressed how accurate it is compared to some other calibers we tried in that brand. Tried 30-06 ppu 165gr. It did fine as far as a deer hunter is concerned. Moa was probably around 2in. The 22 hornet ammo surprised me. I'll be buying more. Thx for replying. Check out our channel. Happy shooting tex
@@maddoxoutdoors3396 Thank you kindly! Happy shooting to you as well!
Love that round!
I know many old timers used it on deer.
Nice shooting!
Thank you very much!
The origin of this rifle is the Brno ZKW465 from 1949
Thanks for the information. Always curious about the history on some of these beautiful models. It's a testament to what a great rifle it is that the design lasted over 70 years.
@@texmexshoots I had to have the barrel set back one turn to cure excessive headspace which was causing case separation after 3 reloads. Just need too be very careful about case langht and only neck sizing.
That's great advice. I learned about Headspacing through the AR=15 community when everyone started putting upper receiver kits together at home. Before that, I just figured the bullet went into the chamber and that was that.😂
I have BRNO zkw 465 in 22 Hornet...It has the double set trigger..I love it..🙂👍..Taken Deer..Hogs and Water Buffalo in my part of the world with the 22 Hornet..But Ammo is very costly in my Area...
Good old round.
The old ranchers I grew up around would swear by it.
I see where CZ discontinued the 527 in 12/21. Bummer
Yes indeed. I hope they at least decide to offer a 22 hornet version of their new models.
Gday from Down Under. Good video mate.
Thank you kindly! I''l try to get more challenge videos out soon. I'd love to experience the outback someday. Maybe once the kids are out of the house...... assuming that ever happens.
Hey yr not supposed to tamper with or destroy legal currency haha. I love the .22 Hornet round because I can load it, as opposed to say a .22 Magnum (great round though). Loading is so relaxing ... and fun trying to get the perfect load.
Yeah, I hope no one turns me in to the Feds! 😅
I wish I had gotten into 22 hornet sooner than I did!
Do yourself a favor and reload your hornet ammo. You should be able to halve your group size. With my select loads my hornet shoots 1/4 MOA. Using my fast and dirty loads it shoots big sloppy 1/2 MOA groups. It is easily the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. I neck size only, and use an "M" die to expand the case neck .060-080" deep to prevent the case mouth from crumpling when you seat the bullet. On day one with my CZ lux I was able to hit pennies @ 100 yards, and cut the head off a crow in young corn @ 175 yards. I use Hornady V-max bullets in 35 and 40 grains, H-110 powder, Remington brass, and CCI small rile or small pistol primers.
Hey there Charles, thanks for watching!
I very much appreciate the advice on reloading. I know that all precision shooters tend to reload so that they can get the best bullet/powder combination that their particular rifle likes. I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't gotten into reloading yet, but as I start spending more time with precision shooting it may be something I have to start.
You might want to look up Calhoon bullets. 30 grain double hollow point made for the hornet, super accurate and Is like a bomb when it hits a furry object.
@@jeffowsley2545 Thanks for watching Jeff.
No doubt you got it you’re only 100 yards. That’s open sights range! But wicked video man. Thanks for the content. I’m just bugging you. Love my hornet.
Maybe in my younger days. Now I doubt I’d see a quarter at 25 yards. 😂. I’ll try some more challenging shots soon.
@@texmexshoots I was only kidding. Lol those were good shots man
@@tjpipeliner Thanks Troy!
Thanks I have the Anschultz ? Version and love it
Good choice! Hard to beat the quality of Anschutz rifles.
i have a 22H that is a Winchester and love it. Last year the ground hog lived a hard life. Were did you find yours at
Hello Robert! Thanks for watching. I found mine on buds gun shop online. It's relatively new to me as I've only had it a couple of years. Unfortunately now that CZ has discontinued the model, they are hard to find. It's a real shame considering how great of a rifle it is.
@@texmexshoots thanks for the info happy shooting
When u see the gold, u know it’s leopold
Yes Sir! Although Nikon and Vortex also grace my firearms, my preference for the price point always goes to Leupold.
22 Hornet vs clay block!
I like the suggestion! I may have to do a comparison video with 22lr and 22 mag & 22 hornet on some clay blocks.
@@texmexshoots
I can only find PPU 45 grain soft point ammo right now. But love it still.
@@jackbennett8371 Lets hope is starts showing up on the shelves again soon.
May i ask what rings you have used for this set up
Yes sir! They are the following rings: Warne Permanent-Attachable Scope Ring Mounts CZ 527 (16mm Dovetail)
Bought them here:
www.midwayusa.com/product/1592111233?pid=398781
@@texmexshoots Thank you kindly. I was looking at them too buy.. The other options in South Africa is not suitable for my taste. Thanks for coming back to me so quickly!
@@JDavids1 Happy to help!
Hola que munición usaste ?
¡Buenas noches! La munición que utilicé en este video fue Hornady 35 gr V-Max
Wouldn't the .218 Bee be slightly better and better for reloading?
Honestly I have not looked into the ballistics of Hornet vs. Bee. I always wanted a 22 Hornet which is why I purchased that particular rifle. But now you may have started me on a quest to check out the .218 Bee!
@@texmexshoots 2% heavier bullet (HP), faster MV and MOST importantly, easier and safer to reload because (I think) the shoulder in forward part of cartridge case.
@@texmexshoots I used to have a beautiful Kimber Hornet Classic about 1983.
Do you know anyone currently making rifles for the .218 Bee? I need to do some research.
@@texmexshoots Sorry, I do not, but Kimber used to and maybe still do. I bought
a Hornet in about 1983 before they started making the .218 Bee. It was almost as beautiful as your CZ 527!
Good day sir..
You should do more videos on the hornett please,think theres too little content on the hornett out there 👻
I certainly will! I think for my next video I may try hitting some nail heads at 100 yards. And then maybe some slightly larger targets out to 150.
@@texmexshoots will keen an eye out for that then,thanx👌👌
I have a 527 in 17 hornet, I'm pretty sure at 100yds I can put 5 in both
Thanks for watching Bill! The CZ 527 is a wonderful rifle. It’s a shame they stopped production.
I never understood what is the caliber 22 hornet for ?
Technically it is a varmint round. Meant for coyotes and the like. However, I can tell you in Texas, many of the old timers would use the round to great success in culling whitetail deer. I would not advise doing so especially since it isn't legal to hunt deer with small 22 calibers in most states.
@@texmexshoots Thank's ,but isn't .223 better ? or maybe it spoils the animal too much ?
It's a much smaller round than the .223. So it can be an advantage for those hoping to keep the animal's pelt from getting to much damage. Also a little quieter (relatively) and you don't have to worry about it traveling as far as the 223. Can be another advantage for people hunting smaller properties. The recoil is also soft enough to keep your eye on the target through the scope when taking the shot.
That being said, the .223 is a much more versatile round.
Eskimo used the Hornet for polar bear and seal
Better is only better if we all agree on what better means...
Only Hornett owners will know why the Hornett is so great and adictive🤪🤪
I keep trying to find these Leopold scopes....
I usually find them browsing the classifieds section of different gun forums. The danger there is potentially getting ripped off, but if you only deal with members with a good history you can finds some decent deals.
oh wait. I'm kind of slow to catch on but just noticed the spelling. What can I say, that's how it is pronounced around here. But I will try to get it right next time. Le-oo-pold?
I look, I like, I love it. But not available in India.
Thanks for watching PC Chawia! They are great rifles and the 22 hornet is a fun round. Here in Central Texas, especially in San Antonio, we have a big Indian population. That's good for me because there are lots of wonderful Indian restaurants 😀
Now you need to try for a dime! My Anschutz 17hmr can do that but only on a very calm day. My other rifles.... not very easily.
Yeah, I'm going to try some smaller. Some people seemed to get a little upset I was shooting at currency, so I'm trying to get creative with my targets. What distances do you usually shoot the 17 hmr? I am considering picking up a savage. I'd rather be getting an Anshutz but that's more funds than I can spend.......without the wife finding out! :D
@@texmexshoots I saved up all my money a few years ago and bought a very expensive Anschutz 1727. It was so expensive my fingers were almost shaking as I hit the buy button. But I figured this was a once-in-a-lifetime purchase.
I absolutely love everything about the rifle, especially the accuracy. When I tested ammo I found it liked CCI TNT and Hornady VMAX. Five consecutive 4-shot groups with TNT measured .35 .36 .65 .72 .56 CTC at 100 yards. Three of the groups can be covered with a dime and the other two I can probably blame the shooter. It is easily the most accurate rifle I own.
I also tested ammo on a Savage for my nephew and it averaged about 1 MOA at 100 yards with VMAX. The 17hmr is very sensitive to the wind so be sure and do your testing on extremely calm days.
I shoot lots of prairie dogs in NM with my Anschutz and 200 yard shots aren't a problem on calm days. I don't shoot on windy days because ammo is just too expensive. I topped it with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP scope. It sounds like to much magnification but it actually isn't because I can slip the shots through vegetation when necessary. It's an expensive setup but what the heck.... I'm retired and I can't take it with me!
@@rksando1 Sounds like a great setup and some amazing groups! I certainly was a wonderful buy. You know what they say, cry once! I may have to start saving my pennies as well and add one to my collection. First I'm going to see how much accuracy I can squeeze out of the Savage first.
Not bad!
Love the CZ's
How about a real challenging challenge?
Same distance off hand.
The lil 527 will do it's part!
That would be a tough one! Might be able to pull it off within five shots. But I'll probably start with something a bit larger like an egg or charcoal briquette.
@@texmexshoots You're a sport!
Nickle would be a superb shot to be sure!
I grew up in a family of NRA Bullseye shooters and followed both Free Pistol and Free rifle so off hand skills were highly valued.
It was a lot of work but I always loved being the guy who could hit from his hind legs.
I my youth we could do it with irons.
Redfield Palma Match sights with the interchangeable front REALLY made a difference there.
I would bet that you could keep five on a playing card in a few weeks with focused practice and good optics...you obviously have decent trigger control and that's half the battle. I would love to see folks taking up a challenge like that.
Anyone could do it if they put the time in.
Great content!
Cheers!
Thank you for the kind words. You certainly give me a goal to aspire to. I have taken many off hand hunting shots but tend to rest if I can. Maybe this channel will push me to improve my skills!
Take good care and keep on shooting!
Don't you save your brass?
I do. I am ashamed to say that I don't reload my ammo, but I give my brass to friends of mine who do.
@@texmexshoots You are probably better off not bothering to reload despite
currently high prices.
I would use Canadian coins. They're not worth as much.
Sometimes they pop up in my change! I'll have to keep an eye out for them.
❤️🔥🇺🇸🤙🏻
Thanks for watching Peter! Love the 22 hornet.
Too bad cz doesn’t make the 527 any more.
It's super sad. They were an iconic version of what was a popular hunting rifles for over a century. And CZ always seemed to use beautiful wood for their stocks.
LEW POLD, NOT LEE-A-POLD
So people keep telling me! 😅 I chatted with some of my old hunting buddies this weekend and they pronounce it the same way I do. Must be a Texas thing.
I like my hornet also. If you would like i can send you metal knock outs in place of our currency.
In have been trying to find other simple targets to use. Common items so people can relate to the size. No need for you to spend good money on postage to send me blanks. But I do appreciate the offer!
I think shooting chicken eggs out to 150 will be lekka😎😎
@@peter1873 I actually had thought of that. Might do some filled with confetti as Easter is quickly coming up.
The trigger or your girlfriend?
Both! 😁
TEX-MEX, PRONOUNCED LU--POLD NOT LEOPOLD!!
Pronunciation has never been my strong point. Although I swear that around here people pronounce it as lee-oo-pold
@@texmexshoots pronounce it as it's written..
Don't bastardized the true name.
Leopold"
Too bad you can't work the action with the safety on.
True. But I've used so many old style bold actions that I'm accustomed to it.
There's no need for that or a 3 position safety with a Mauser action. When you lift the bolt handle, the firing pin can't move forward under any circumstance.
Stop talking !!!!!!
Thanks for watching Pieter! Sorry I'm so chatty. 😄
Quarter and nickle at 100 yds should actually be NO challenge at all for the CZ527 in 22 Hornet. The Hornet should do that at twice the distance, with a more powerful scope of course, but the gun and cartridge can do it.
Thanks for watching Dale. I agree that with more magnification this rifle could group well at much further distances. Assuming the shooter does their part.