Options for a .22 Hornet double rifle

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Hello everyone. I hope you're all staying safe and doing well. I was wondering what my options were for a double rifle chambered in .22 Hornet. It seems like a good option for a double rifle: ammo isn't too expensive or hard to find, but it's also not the first thing to go in the event of a panic buy. Unfortunately, the only offerings I've seen for such a rifle have been extremely expensive (by my standards) hand crafted artisanally decorated custom pieces from master craftsman across the United States and Europe. The cheapest one I saw cost $8000, with most of the others being over $15 000. They were very nice rifles: one of them (called "The Hummingbird, by Austrian gunsmith Peter Hofer) had actual gold inlay of small Hummingbirds on the receiver. I'm currently not looking for an heirloom rifle to pass on to my children, I'd just like a simple, lightweight double rifle to take hiking: something that I'm not afraid to get a few mud or scratches on. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any inexpensive, mass produced offerings.

Are there any gunsmiths who would be willing to build such a setup, for a cost under $2000? I've been looking around, but I haven't been able to find anything so far (a lot of these gunsmiths' websites look like they haven't been updated since Chretien was Prime Minister). I was wondering if there was anybody here who knew a gunsmith who could do the job? I'm always happy to support a Canadian gunsmith when I can. Take care, and enjoy your long weekend.
 
A custom double rifle chambered in .22 Hornet...for a cost under $2000?

I'm always happy to support a Canadian gunsmith when I can...

I don't think that's support... it's more like $2 an hour...
 
Your $2000 budget is completely unrealistic. Materials alone (suitable donor action, barrels, wood and hardware) could easily exceed this amount. Gunsmiths capable of doing this work are very scarce in Canada and are at the top of their field, their hourly rate would compare to a skilled trade like electrician or machinist, and this would be a very labour intensive project. Yes, there are hobbyists and self taught gunsmiths and some can do good work on basic guns and may even repair them cheaply but this project is far beyond the skill set of Joe the plumber. Either start saving or find a more realistic dream.
 
Best bet is to find a nice ruger #1 and learn to reload fast. Doubles are not cheap.

If your truely stuck on a double find someone willing to stub a sxs shotgun and hope for best
Another option is an over under in 22 hornet or hi power with a 410.
 
$2000 budget has to be a joke... the project will be five times that to start... stubbing a double is a great way to bury a few thousand dollars and walk away.

Stubbing a single is not terribly difficult or expensive, but then you might as well buy a production single in .22 Hornet. Or here's an idea, buy a bolt action and spend the balance on a lifetime of ammunition and a dream hunting trip... that would just about work out dead-nuts even.
 
Baikal had doubles that were low priced... alway wanted one in 45/70..
Thought they had some in 3006 aswell

Jeez .. 22 hornet.. is not gonna happen
 
Suther said:
Of all the calibers, why 22 hornet?
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...was wondering what my options were for a double rifle chambered in .22 Hornet. It seems like a good option for a double rifle: ammo isn't too expensive or hard to find, but it's also not the first thing to go in the event of a panic buy.
Interesting logic, but short on true dollars and cents.

Rob
 
FLHTCUI said:
...was wondering what my options were for a double rifle chambered in .22 Hornet. It seems like a good option for a double rifle: ammo isn't too expensive or hard to find, but it's also not the first thing to go in the event of a panic buy.
Interesting logic, but short on true dollars and cents.

Rob
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The only reason I can see is the fact it's rimmed. Beyond that, it's power level makes it a pretty niche round where so many other options would be better. While I've never owned one, my understanding of the 22 hornet is that it makes a great small game gun in situations where shots will be short and noise is a concern but 22lr isn't enough gun.

So unless that fits the OP's goals, I don't get it.
 
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