Ruger Super Redhawk .22 Hornet

[freakindawgen]

First I've heard of this.
https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/ruger-super-redhawk-22-hornet/514396#replay

 

[XUSNORDIE]

There were a couple of threads on here last year about it.

 

[PinnedAndRecessed]

IIRC, Smith and Wesson had a problem with their model 53 and the 22 Jet cartridge. The Jet was also bottlenecked and would set back when fired and jam the cylinder's rotation.

The 53 didn't do well commercially.

Would not the 22 Hornet do the same?

 

[Mobuck]

Some combinations just aren't compatible.

 

[Uncle Howie]

There were a couple of threads on here last year about it.

Here is a link to a few of the threads:
https://www.rugerforum.com/search/389379/?q=Redhawk+Hornet&t=post&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance&g=1

 

[32shooter]

Taurus made one at one time, not sure how that worked out for them.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

Here is a link to a few of the threads:
https://www.rugerforum.com/search/389379/?q=Redhawk+Hornet&t=post&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance&g=1

Guess I could have done that but I didn't search...just scrolled down below to similar threads:

 

[flyer898]

I have a S&W K22 that was converted to .224 Harvey K-Chuk by Lakeside Arms in the 1950s. The cartridge is a K-Hornet shortened by .050".
That said, after this thread, I want a .22 Hornet Super Redhawk.
Alas, it is not available in California - not certified for the baloney roster.

 

[SWR]

https://ruger.com/products/superRedhawkStandard/specSheets/5526.html

 

[Onty]

IIRC, Smith and Wesson had a problem with their model 53 and the 22 Jet cartridge. The Jet was also bottlenecked and would set back when fired and jam the cylinder's rotation.

The 53 didn't do well commercially.

Would not the 22 Hornet do the same?

Nope!, They are two totally different cartridges. 22 Jet has quite steep, long cone, while 22 Hornet is almost straight. As a matter of fact, not just Taurus made revolver in 22 Hornet, but also Magnum Research in their BFR. Never heard for a problem with any of them.

However, chambering those large, massive revolvers, in a such minuscule cartridge is something that I just don't understand. IMO medium size revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum, and even those small frame for up to 327 magnum would be perfect revolver size for 22 Hornet. Well, longer cylinder will be required, but that shouldn't be a problem.

Years ago I was thinking about getting barrel and cylinder from S&W M648 (22 WRM) and install on M66, to make some sort of 22 Hornet "short". Well, just a nice pipe dream for us (at that time) in Canada. No gunsmith to do that, and also because of export restrictions for firearms and parts, way too much hassle with paperwork.

 

[flyer898]

@Onty you might want to look around for a .224 Harvey K-Chuk conversion. It is a K-22 converted to centerfire and chambered for a .050" shortened K-Hornet. About the same ballistics as the .22 Jet, and indeed inspired that cartridge. Harvey made a couple dozen or so conversions before selling the rights to Lakeville Arms, and they made another 300 or so. They come up for sale from time to time. I have one, but it is not for sale.

 

[Springer2]

We have a SRH in 10mm and that revolver is great. The weight of the revolver just makes it easy to shoot tight groups and hotter 10mm loads are no problem. Take that same principle to a 22 hornet SRH revolver and I am sure it too would be a winner.