No, a heavier bullet necessitates a reduction in charge to keep the pressure the same as the lighter bullet.

The proper load data is avalible on the Hogdon powder website: http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

Select "22 hornet", then "40 grains" then "lil gun".

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Starting Loads
Maximum Loads

Manufacturer
Powder
Bullet Diam.
C.O.L.

Grs.
Vel. (ft/s)

Pressure

Grs.

Vel. (ft/s)

Pressure

Hodgdon
CFE BLK
.224"
1.725"

12.1
2,484
23,200 PSI

13.5C
2,684
28,400 PSI

Hodgdon
H4198
.224"
1.725"

10.5
2,253
26,100 CUP

11.5C
2,488
32,800 CUP

Hodgdon
H4227
.224"
1.725"

9.0
2,421
39,900 CUP

10.2
2,567
43,000 CUP

Hodgdon
H110
.224"
1.725"

10.0
2,569
32,400 CUP

11.2
2,795
41,800 CUP

Hodgdon
Lil'Gun
.224"
1.725"

12.0
2,667
24,900 CUP

13.0
2,826
28,400 CUP





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