Back in the day it was used for about everything. It's always kinda interested me and the right single shot may still empty my bank account if I found one however I'm left wondering about it's performance. The odd bullet diameter for one but how where the traditional bullets constructed? Were they just cup and core bullets with exposed lead tip? Would a 70gr bullet from a 223 be an equal comparison?
22 hp
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gunrunner100
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- Location
- NW Ontario
One of my older Sgt's swore by this chambering for all his hunting. Of course it was a Savage 99 TD. The rifle has always intrigued me, but as the OP pointed out, there are other more affordable options available.
It's use has been well documented thru India and Africa on big and dangerous game. Not what I'd choose either but I've always been curious about the construction of those bullets used. 70gr .228" bullet at 2700 to 2800fps
Be a great coyote round
Be a great coyote round
I've got one of those 99's chambered in 22HP takedown, I've been able to find some factory ammo 5.6x54r made by S&B but it runs about $60 a box of 20. Haven't shot anything with it yet but took to the range and was very accurate with iron sights in the 4 test rounds I shot. Very impressive for a 100 year old rifle. From what I've read, using a .223 projectile will not provide accurate results, the brass can also be formed from necked down 30-30win.
It has been suggested the esteemed Rev did it ...just to do it. It failed on a few instances IIRC
Yes it can. https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...2-Forming-22-Savage-Hi-Power-from-30-30-brass The link to forming 25-35 Win is in that post, and show the steps before final sizing to 22HP.
In two of my 5.6X52R rifles, 55-60gr .224" bullets shoot acceptably well. Inch and a half groups at 100 yards. Heavier bullets group a bit under two inches.
Ted
A few unfortunate souls got et by lions and tigers shot with the 22 HP Savage also.
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
Pity Savage didn't go with a .243 version of the HP with 100 gr bullets. Better choice fer many folks I reckon.
They kinda did, the .250/3000. Only reason it was originally loaded with 87 grain bullets so they could advertise they broke the 3000 fps barrier.
Curious as to what time frame Cochrane had elk
I had once thought about it but if I found a suitable action I'd much prefer the 25/35 cartridge over the 22hp. Singles and doubles interest me. Levers especially savages dont
Ahh I was thinking Cochrane Ontario. My bad
