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Winchester Pre 64 Super Grade 22 Hornet
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January 18, 2023 - 4:18 pm
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I bought a Super Grade 220 Swift last year and was pleased with the look and the accuracy of it. I wasn’t looking for one, but saw it and bought it.

Then I was surfing the guns on the internet and found this 22 Hornet, it was so nice I bought it too…

 

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Nice! Which powder are you using; FFg or FFFg?

 

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January 18, 2023 - 5:53 pm
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TXGunNut said
Nice! Which powder are you using; FFg or FFFg?

 

Mike

  

8 Kernels of FG

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Do people shoot these with black powder or is Mike kidding?

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January 18, 2023 - 5:57 pm
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Ok, I just got the answer.

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I’m sorry, Chuck. I figured that was better than sharing my pet load of 73 grains of FFFFg.Wink And yes, I was kidding!

All kidding aside, Shrapnel, I’m wondering if you have a scope in mind for this special rifle.

 

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TXGunNut said
I’m sorry, Chuck. I figured that was better than sharing my pet load of 73 grains of FFFFg.Wink And yes, I was kidding!

All kidding aside, Shrapnel, I’m wondering if you have a scope in mind for this special rifle.

 

Mike

  

Already got one. A Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 with BRX reticle. I got it out today and shot it.  

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Got it scoped up and shot it. It is a keeper…

 

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January 20, 2023 - 1:44 pm
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Good to hear, congrats! 

 

Mike

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