.22 K-Hornet (Hodgdon Data)

.22 K-Hornet (Hodgdon Data — Speculative)

No officially published Hodgdon load tables specifically for the .22 K-Hornet have been verified. That said, it’s possible to make educated projections based on Hodgdon’s data for related cartridges (standard .22 Hornet, improved smallbore wildcats) and known performance trends with Hodgdon powders. The following is a speculative reconstruction intended only as a placeholder until confirmed data becomes available.

In speculative practice, one might start with Hodgdon’s published .22 Hornet loads and scale up cautiously—perhaps 5–10% less than the gain in capacity suggests for the improved case. Powders such as Lil’Gun, H110, Hodgdon 4227 variant (if available), or Benchmark might be logical candidates. For example, if a standard Hornet load using Lil’Gun yields 2,800 fps with a 40-gr bullet, a modest increment for K-Hornet might aim for ~2,900–3,000 fps, assuming pressures remain within safe limits in a modern rifle chamber.

Because the improved geometry increases case efficiency and can magnify sensitivity to seating depth, reloaders using this speculative approach should proceed slowly. Small charge increases (0.1 grain or less) and close attention to pressure signs—primer flattening, case stretching, difficult bolt lift—are essential. Also, maintaining consistent brass prep, annealing, and primer choice will reduce variability in the absence of direct Hodgdon data.

While awaiting verified Hodgdon K-Hornet data, this speculative approach can offer a starting framework—but it must be validated in your own rifle with chronograph readings and pressure checks. Always treat “improved-case” loads with more conservatism than standard loads, particularly when extrapolating from related cartridges.

Note: This is a speculative entry, not confirmed Hodgdon data. Use only with extreme caution and verification.