Well I’m glad to see this thread pop back up as want to use my little 22 Hornet H&R topper in the CBA unsanctioned Bunny Match. For those that aren’t aware it’s a 50 yard field shoot with any cast bullet PB or GC, open sights, scopes to 6 power, pistols, what ever you have. Jon Welda (Longhunter) is running the Match, semi informal, no benchrest, just field positions. Link below:
Hello, The Bunny match is moving along. All that have signed up have been sent targets. My Email: weldajj@gmail.com Or
forum.castbulletassoc.org
Some contact info:
Hello,
The Bunny match is moving along. All that have signed up have been sent targets.
My Email:
weldajj@gmail.com
Or Phone: 6087970056
Address:
4499 Pfeffer Valley Rd.
La Crescent MN 55947
Any Questions or interest let me know.
Thanks,
Jon
Sounds like fun. I’m hoping to shoot the Hornet Topper, which has a old 4 power Weaver, a early Savage 1899 30-30 with a Lyman tang, and a third rifle to be determined at this time. I’d shoot my 38-55 High Wall if I could come up with a little more brass, or my 30-06 Springfield with receiver sight or a 1895 Winchester 30-40 with a Lyman 21 sight.
The Hornet is a 1975 make which is probably a 1/16 twist. The H&R’s made in the early 2005ish range had a 1/9 twist. Apparently there was some 1/14 and 1/12 H&R’s made depending on year of manufacture. So if anyone knows what was the Hornet twist in 1975, please enlighten me. I will run a cleaning rod patch and check. I’m assuming it’s going to be 1/16.
With that in mind I have a Arsenal mold - 225-47 FN “Bowman” that I’m hoping will work and a LEE 225-55 6 cavity that some folks have worked in a 1/16 twist. I’m thinking these may end up powder coating
The Savage 30-30 I’m looking at the Accurate plain base clone of the Seaco 315 and the NEI 308-220 gas checked with Ben’s Red and BLL.
The 315 and the NEI bullets will possibly be used in the 30-06 and 30-40 Army. The NEI for sure.
But for verity I might go with the 458x2 and the LEE 45-500 semi pointed. That carries a 6 power Luepold. Although I think receiver sights will get the nod.
Anyway some of you guys might find this fun, but it might be pretty low tech for some here. Just saying. LOL
John