.22 Hollowpointer/Resizer Tool

Joshua M. Smith · 09-24-2009, 10:29 PM

Hello,

My favorite .22LR round has been the Winchester Expert. It had pure soft lead and a gaping hollowpoint.

Earlier this year, they disappeared from shelves around here. Conjecture has it that they were copper washed and made into Winchester 333 and 555, of which we are equally short. I have one single box of 333.

Blazer bulk is consistently available here, and I enjoy the stuff - I only wish they made it in hollowpoint. The Dynapoint I got ahold of didn't expand, having only a vestigial hollowpoint which is probably more for marketing purposes than anything.

A member of the H&A forum suggested a hollowpointing tool. In typical fashion, I thanked him for the idea, hem hawed around, and finally ended up with one (getting involved with the 1911 took me several years!)

The hollowpointer I bought is made by D Back on Rimfirecentral.com. The thread is located here: My version of an accurizer - RimfireCentral.com Forums

The above thread has plenty of pics of the tool, so I won't bother posting any here. Suffice to say that it comes with different points and will work in a reloading press in a pinch. It resizes the bullets to a uniform .225" as well, according to my digital calipers.

Here are the results.

For a control sample, a Winchester 333:

Impressive, but sorta' cheap looking. Not real uniform.

Next, a Winchester Dynapoint run through the hollowpointer:

Very nice... but it cracked the side at the setting I like. This seems to be fairly hard lead with a high antimony content.

Finally, the CCI Blazer:

This is very soft lead. A huge gaping hole was made, and I don't doubt it will perform on game.

Remember, the 333 is 36gn while the Dynapoint and Blazer are 40gn. These rounds, especially the Blazer, should make short work of squirrel.

I'll try some Dynapoint from the Romanian, but I'm about two weeks away from having a new rifle, a left handed Savage bolt action with a thumbhole stock, heavy barrel and Accutrigger.

I'm rather anxious to see what these will do to coyote on down.

If you're having trouble getting your hands on hollowpoint .22, I'd recommend going over to RFC and talking to D Back.

Josh <><

hay1 · 09-25-2009, 03:37 PM

they should work ok on coyote. i hit one several years ago in the head and down he went. one shot, said and done. using 40gr .22LR ( not hollow point). i don't know about taking down anything bigger, although i did take down a young doe at close range with several shots, rapid fire. i would not count on it to do it consistently. just a luck shot.

Sam Ruger · 09-26-2009, 04:18 AM

Two things:

First, a 22 HP will not expand unless it has an impact velocity of 1200+ FPS. Unless those rounds you're shooting have that kind of speed, the only way they'll expand is if they break up on impact.

Second, I picked up an "accurizer" recently and the only pattern it reduced was the thickness of my wallet.

On a related subject, I just picked up a box of Remington subsonic .22 HP and I was left wondering two things. Why is it a HP? It won't expand. And why is such a slow bullet only 38 grains instead of 40?

It seems anytime I buy Remington I have questions. But when I buy Winchester I have answers.

samuel · 09-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Sounds like something to keep from being bored.If it works for you,go for it.Personally,I just shoot them,if I miss I shoot again. ,,, sam.

dodge310 · 09-27-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel

Sounds like something to keep from being bored.If it works for you,go for it.Personally,I just shoot them,if I miss I shoot again. ,,, sam.

Have to agree with Sam...

I've taken many many Coyotes out with one shot with standard federal and winchester hollow points. Not to mention countless dogs. Even took out a Bob Cat at around 70yrds that was in a neighbors chicken coop.

But that does look inpressive and Honestly, I'd say it would work much better.

tappedandtagged · 09-27-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Ruger

Two things:

First, a 22 HP will not expand unless it has an impact velocity of 1200+ FPS. Unless those rounds you're shooting have that kind of speed, the only way they'll expand is if they break up on impact.

Second, I picked up an "accurizer" recently and the only pattern it reduced was the thickness of my wallet.

On a related subject, I just picked up a box of Remington subsonic .22 HP and I was left wondering two things. Why is it a HP? It won't expand. And why is such a slow bullet only 38 grains instead of 40?

It seems anytime I buy Remington I have questions. But when I buy Winchester I have answers.

Yeah, I remember your review. Seemed to remember that your groups opened up quite a bit from using the hollow point maker.

samuel · 09-27-2009, 09:10 AM

Those questions are what keeps us at this,if we had all the answers we wouldn't shoot near as much. ,,,sam.

09-24-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 545	.22 Hollowpointer/Resizer Tool Hello, My favorite .22LR round has been the Winchester Expert. It had pure soft lead and a gaping hollowpoint. Earlier this year, they disappeared from shelves around here. Conjecture has it that they were copper washed and made into Winchester 333 and 555, of which we are equally short. I have one single box of 333. Blazer bulk is consistently available here, and I enjoy the stuff - I only wish they made it in hollowpoint. The Dynapoint I got ahold of didn't expand, having only a vestigial hollowpoint which is probably more for marketing purposes than anything. A member of the H&A forum suggested a hollowpointing tool. In typical fashion, I thanked him for the idea, hem hawed around, and finally ended up with one (getting involved with the 1911 took me several years!) The hollowpointer I bought is made by D Back on Rimfirecentral.com. The thread is located here: My version of an accurizer - RimfireCentral.com Forums The above thread has plenty of pics of the tool, so I won't bother posting any here. Suffice to say that it comes with different points and will work in a reloading press in a pinch. It resizes the bullets to a uniform .225" as well, according to my digital calipers. Here are the results. For a control sample, a Winchester 333: Impressive, but sorta' cheap looking. Not real uniform. Next, a Winchester Dynapoint run through the hollowpointer: Very nice... but it cracked the side at the setting I like. This seems to be fairly hard lead with a high antimony content. Finally, the CCI Blazer: This is very soft lead. A huge gaping hole was made, and I don't doubt it will perform on game. Remember, the 333 is 36gn while the Dynapoint and Blazer are 40gn. These rounds, especially the Blazer, should make short work of squirrel. I'll try some Dynapoint from the Romanian, but I'm about two weeks away from having a new rifle, a left handed Savage bolt action with a thumbhole stock, heavy barrel and Accutrigger. I'm rather anxious to see what these will do to coyote on down. If you're having trouble getting your hands on hollowpoint .22, I'd recommend going over to RFC and talking to D Back. Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

09-25-2009, 03:37 PM	#2
hay1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: republic of Texas Posts: 108	they should work ok on coyote. i hit one several years ago in the head and down he went. one shot, said and done. using 40gr .22LR ( not hollow point). i don't know about taking down anything bigger, although i did take down a young doe at close range with several shots, rapid fire. i would not count on it to do it consistently. just a luck shot.

09-26-2009, 04:18 AM	#3
Sam Ruger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 318	Two things: First, a 22 HP will not expand unless it has an impact velocity of 1200+ FPS. Unless those rounds you're shooting have that kind of speed, the only way they'll expand is if they break up on impact. Second, I picked up an "accurizer" recently and the only pattern it reduced was the thickness of my wallet. On a related subject, I just picked up a box of Remington subsonic .22 HP and I was left wondering two things. Why is it a HP? It won't expand. And why is such a slow bullet only 38 grains instead of 40? It seems anytime I buy Remington I have questions. But when I buy Winchester I have answers.

09-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,452	Sounds like something to keep from being bored.If it works for you,go for it.Personally,I just shoot them,if I miss I shoot again. ,,, sam.

09-27-2009, 09:10 AM	#7
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,452	Those questions are what keeps us at this,if we had all the answers we wouldn't shoot near as much. ,,,sam.