Author Topic: Hornet Conversion (Read 736 times)

Don C. · « **on:** December 29, 2003, 08:29:20 AM »

Has anyone tried the .22 Hornet conversion in their Encore Muzzleloader. I just recently purchased a 209x50 and have found 3 loads that print 1" groups at 100 yards, 2 with Dead Center and 1 with Barnes 250 X. I have read Cecil's website and think this has some possibility for improved accuracy with little or no blow-back into the fame. Has anyone tried this conversion and what results have you seen, good and bad.

Hopalong7 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2003, 01:44:09 AM »

Got mine installed just before muzzle loader season and checked zero. Shot good but I only shot enough to make sure my scope was still ON. Our season ends in another week and then I plan to bolt a bigger scope and see what she'll do. Did not get any blow-back, but that had not been a problem anyway. Biggest advantage so far....those hornet cases are sure a lot easier to handle with my old, cold, arthritic, fumbling fingers than the 209's. GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt :-D :-D :-D :-D

444encore · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2003, 02:29:29 AM »

.22 Hornet conversion for an Encore muzzle loader.....................
Am I missing something here? How do you convert from .45 or .50 to .22?
And what do you do with the breech plug?

444encore · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2003, 02:32:45 AM »

Oh!!!!!!!!!! dummy me ,I see now. Using the .22 hornet case instead of a 209 for ignition. :roll:

tuck789 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2004, 01:48:33 AM »

The 25 acp makes an easier conversion and you can use standard cases without trimming. I need to take the calipers and get the dimensions as I had a friend who runs a machine shop drill and ream out my breech plug to fit the case. I see someone used a 22 cal wire brush to clean, I will need to get one of those since T7 is extremely corrosive to the brass. Happy hunting