I am picking up a 10" hornet contender today. What is your best load data?

Mark

I had good luck with a 45gr Seirra "Hornet" bullet and LiL Gun...


This helped me when I was first started loading for my 14in 22 Hornet.

22 K Hornet

I use a 40 gr Vmax with lil-gun powder, in my 12 inch contender. This is also the same load I use in my 15 inch encore.

My favorite loads consist of 55 grain Hornady PSPs with a modest charge of AA1680, I'm not exactly sure how much as I'm at work right now...if you're interested let me know...
This is a load designed for Field Pistol Silhouette. It's not going very fast with the 55 grain bullet, but is very accurate with the 1:10 twist. I've never actually shot silhouettes with it, but it's a great, low cost plinking/fun load.

I've also had good success shooting prairie dogs with factory Winchester HP's. (I didn't have time to work loads up before a trip to visit family in Wyoming...)