Page 3 - H&N Hornet Pellets, .22 Reviews

Great concept with the brass tip. Shoot like a dream and hit like Thor’s hammer

Nothing. A tad expensive but hey, for hunting its not a big deal

If you are hunting larger critters like raccoons they are the ticket!

Great concept with the brass tip. Shoot like a dream and hit like Thor’s hammer

Nothing. A tad expensive but hey, for hunting its not a big deal

If you are hunting larger critters like rocky raccoons they are the ticket!

Good penetration.

Too expensive and give inconsistent accuracy. In both of my Crosman custom 2400KT carbines and a Beeman springer these pellets produce one or two flyers with almost every 5 thot group. I suspect the brass tips are separating from some of the pellets.

Despite the inconsistent accuracy these pellets will penetrate deeper than any of the other pellets I have tested.

Best penetration I have found. Even low velocity airguns, which run below 600 fps penetrate well with the hornet. At 430 fps, I am penetrating a steel soup can with my co2 air pistol. At 900 fps and up, (e.g. Benjamin Discovery), penetrates great, then the lead body expands well and yields large flesh wounds. Good hunting load.

Increase container size for lower price.

Expensive if used for target load. Too long (0.320 inches) to fit most co2 rotary magazines. I don't know about others. Works in my Smith and Wesson 586.

Penetration, killing power.

Nothing

Accurate

Price

I chamfered the chamber of my Benjamin nitro trail with valve grinding compound and several brass screws. The chamber was sharp and uneven. Chamfering the chamber evended up the engagement of the pellet to the rifleing. Kinda like crowning a rifle, I did this to this rifle barrel muzzle also. Made a Hugh difference in the accuracy. Don't attempt this unless you know what your doing. Factory crowning left much to be desired. This improved the accuracy of my rifle with the hornet pellets as well as the copper spitzkuegel. Both weigh around 16.0 GRS and shoot close to the same point of impact at 40 yards.

LETHAL POWER !!!

A little expensive but is the quality cost more...

I own the AA TX200 Mkiii in .22 I use the rifle for hunting pigeons. The TX200 has great accuracy but not too much power for long shots (less than 16 fpe) I tried to hunt pigeons with the H&N Baracuda Hunter Extrem (great heavy hunting pellets) but 2 different pigeons flew away when I shot them from 40 yards away... but with the H&N Hornets, the pigeons just dropped like a stone. 1 hit, 1 kill... also this pellets like to my AATX200, they make 1.5 inch groups from 40 yards so I'm avalible to hit pigeons from that distance. If you have problems with hard game, the hornets will do the job! The most lethal pellets of the world. If you like hunt you must try the hornets but I don't recommend them for plinking.

Effective design. Very lethal for pests. Deadly accurate at close range (~10m - 15m). After seeing what these can do in the right machine, I'm a believer. Yes, these are over $0.12 each, but if used for hunting as intended, you won't be shooting millions.

To quote Louis from the movie Willow, "Rats! Rats! Big rats!" ... I would change nothing.

These need some power behind them, in my experience. I used them in an unmodified 2240 and Diana Chaser (pistol mode). At 10m they bounced off hard targets with factory gun settings. I did not chrono those strings. My 2240 carbine = 14.6" barrel, power adjuster, long nose bolt, enlarged transfer port, Hawke dot sight, shoulder stock. I chrono'ed the Hornets in that machine @ 599FPS avg --> 12.75 FPE (new cartridge, 10 shot string, 82F ambient). At that speed, they blast hard targets with classic large exit holes. Invading rodents don't stand a chance. These are the only lead pellets I still use because there is no acceptable lead-free alternative. The lead laws in CA are such that you can still hunt with lead ammo in airguns. It is only a matter of time until all lead is banned. So, I'll continue to use these as long as I can. Be safe with these poinky buggers!

Decimates rats via instantaneous humane kills. My go-to pellet for pest control in my modified 2240 carbine. Ratter round extraordinaire.

Nothing. Perhaps a tiny rocket engine that ignites after leaving the barrel? Nope - no real changes needed.

You will need some power behind this round for it to be effective. I tested in unmodified 2240 and Diana Chaser (mfg max FPS ratings 520 and 500 respectively) - the pellets bounced off hard targets. In my first hand experience, an unmodified 2240 or .22 Diana Chaser are way too under powered for this pellet. What works fantastically is my 2240 carbine modified for ~700+ FPS :: 14.6" barrel, power adjuster set for 25 shots, enlarged transfer port, long nose bolt - plus shoulder stock and Hawke dot sight. At that power level these pellets are monstrous and blow big holes in the rats. Even if the shot is partially obscured by some leaves, brush or twigs, these cut right through and the target goes down. They are so effective, it gives me cause to double up on safety. Go in peace and be safe!

this pellet has good wound channel results,hits hard at longer ranges,the tip does break bones.

not a thing

high vel. and pcp rifles for best results.

Penetration, accuracy close up. so far best pellet for chickens, pricey but theyre the best. They fit my hatsan flash mags perfectly but i read another review here they dont fit the higher end AT44-10 QE mags which is intresting.

price maybe but not if it comes at the cost of changing anything else.

Accuracy across many platforms that include PCP, Springers and Piston.

H&N knows they have a winner here so there is little incentive for them to lower the price and count per tin.

Amazing how accurate this pellet is in my PCP's, Springers and Piston air rifles. Very little scope adjustments required POI.

Very accurate and consistent. Fast, humane kill.

Kinda expensive but with the accuRacy, I need fewer to get the job done. These are for hunting, not practice.

-ZERO deformed pellets -EXTREMELY pointy -Brass tip travels FURTHER after being seperated than plastic polymags/red fire -More ACCURATE than all of the pellets i use -very EASY to take out possums with 12 foot pounds.

- three P's PRICE, PRICE, and PRICE. Pyramyd air isnt in control over the price really.

If you got money, invest. I got these as a Christmas gift and am VERY VERY impressed!!! GREAT accuracy and penetration. I never used these in a magazine so i cant comment on that, other than the manufacture said they will fit.

The sharp metal point and the way they mushroom when they hit absolutely perfect for small game up to possum raccoon size and they performed very very well in accuracy

I would definitely change the price it's a little high but it's still well worth product

It's a very uniform and evenly balanced pellet shoots very well out of most break barrels very accurate and will handle most game up to Raccoon size excellent for hunting no question

The sharp metal point and the way they mushroom when they hit absolutely perfect for small game up to possum raccoon size and they performed very very well in accuracy

I would definitely change the price it's a little high but it's still well worth product

It's a very uniform and evenly balanced pellet shoots very well out of most break barrels very accurate and will handle most game up to Raccoon size excellent for hunting no question

The sharp metal point and the way they mushroom when they hit absolutely perfect for small game up to possum raccoon size and they performed very very well in accuracy

I would definitely change the price it's a little high but it's still well worth product

It's a very uniform and evenly balanced pellet shoots very well out of most break barrels very accurate and will handle most game up to Raccoon size excellent for hunting no question

I really liked the penetration offered by this pellet. My RWS 350 shot and grouped them well

I'm sure these pellets could be offered at a lower price. Just sell them cheaper!!!!

Try these if you need a pellet that requires ultimate penetration

These shoot very well out of my 125 sniper vortex. I get good accuracy out to 40 yards with these.

Way too expensive, double what other pellets cost.

I like the shape and style of these pellets. Very accurate if your gun will shoot them.

Make them a little bit shorter, and perhaps a heavier grain. I would love to see these in 21-25 grains.

I really wanted these pellets to work in my PCP gun, however they were just too long. I have a Hatsan AT44-10 QE Long in .22 cal, they were too long to fit into my magazine. They would protrude out the mag which prevented me from inserting the mag into the gun. They were also too loose for the mag and would move around. They're a great pellet if your gun will shoot them. I also have a springer which shoots these without any issues. Very accurate in my Gamo Silent Cat but just won't work in my Hatsan. I hope they make them a little shorter and a bit heavier like 21 grains.