WTB 22cal 30gr Barnes Varmint Grenades

[dan97526]

Looking for a few 30gr Barnes Varmint Grenades to test in a Hornet, maybe a box or fewer. They are out of stock everywhere. I'm hoping to be able to test them out and find a good load so I'm ready when they come back in stock, assuming anything ever does.

Thanks,
Dan

[Rick in Oregon]

Dan, I'm just about out of those 30gr VG's myself. I use them in my Low Wall K-Hornet, and it's my "go-to" load in that rifle. I'm getting right at 3,500 fps with a load of LilGun, and accuracy is a solid "minute of rat" (MOR ) They have a very pleasing terminal effect out of my KH out to 250 yards (pleasing to me, not so much for the rat).

I'm thinking of calling Barnes for a resupply, as I'm on their advisory staff, and I "need" more to finish testing in the rat patch come spring. If I'm fortunate to score some, I'll let you know. This is one excellent Hornet bullet.

[dan97526]

Much appreciated, Rick. I'd forgotten you have a Low Wall - me too! I've really become enamored of the 1885; no originals yet though.

I did find some of the 30gr Barnes on Cabela's website. Paid too much, but it's Cabela's so that's to be expected.

On another note, do you have a smith that you could recommend to do a K-Hornet ream? I'm not sure if that's the way I want to go since I love the archaic look of the original, but if I do I'd want to be sure it's done right.

Thanks,
Dan

[Rick in Oregon]

Dan, yup, that Low Wall K-Hornet is a joy to pack about in the rat patch for squirrels, and has almost a 300 yard reach. Those Barnes 30grs really put the hurt on Skippy too. Accuracy is good, but still no match for the old Nosler 45gr Hornet SP's, which I still have a couple thou' laid in from long ago. I'm just glad you found some, 'cause I don't have any of those 30 grainers coming my way any time soon it appears.

My Low Wall in the field, I usually don't shoot it from the bench, as it's a great walkabout rifle:



Accuracy with the old Nosler 45gr Hornet SP's:



As for a smith for yours, I use my local guy, a father and son team that's been working here since the late '70's. Tom and Randy Wills at The Rifle Shop in Bend, OR. 541-382-8242. They did my Low Wall back when they first came out and most likely still have the K-Hornet reamer. Fair prices and decent turn-around times. Tell 'em I sent you.

[dan97526]

Much appreciated, Rick.

[dnotarianni]

35 gr V-Max 22cal any good for your use? Just listed a box I bought by mistake $20 plus shipping
Thanks
Dave