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The 22 Creedmoor has become the go-to round for predator hunters and long range varmint work, and Horizon Firearms knows this cartridge better than just about anyone. The Core Bandit is part of Horizon's Core Series, rifles built in limited annual runs using custom-grade components from the Kaspar Outdoors family, including a Horizon-branded Stiller action and an iota EKO carbon fiber stock. This version of the Bandit runs a 22 inch spiral fluted 416R stainless steel barrel, giving the 22 Creedmoor extra room to build velocity over the shorter 18 inch models. With a 1:8 twist, it stabilizes the heavy-for-caliber bullets like Hornady's 80 grain ELD Match that make this cartridge shine at distance.
The details here are what you'd expect from a shop that started out building full custom rifles. The Stiller action cycles smooth and locks up tight. The TriggerTech trigger breaks clean with zero creep, which matters a lot when a coyote is hung up at 400 yards and you need to make the shot count. The barrel comes threaded with a muzzle brake installed, so you can run it as-is or spin on a suppressor for night hunting behind a thermal. A 20 MOA scope rail up top gives you plenty of elevation for stretching this thing way out there.
The camo-finished iota EKO carbon fiber stock is hand-laid and texture painted, with a rigid buttstock and beavertail forend that settle nicely on a bag, sticks, or the hood of the truck. Feeding comes from a detachable 5 round AICS-pattern magazine, so swapping in a fresh mag on a stand takes seconds. If you've been eyeing a 22 Creedmoor and want one from the company that helped put this cartridge on the map, the Core Bandit is a proper way to get into one without going full custom.
The 1:8 twist barrel is made for heavy-for-caliber bullets in the 75 to 90 grain range, which is where the 22 Creedmoor really earns its keep. Hornady's 80 grain ELD Match factory load is the popular choice and runs at serious velocity out of a barrel this length. Lighter varmint bullets in the 40 to 55 grain range are not the best match for this fast twist at 22 Creedmoor speeds.
Yes, the barrel is threaded and ships with a muzzle brake installed. Remove the brake and you can thread on a suppressor, which is a favorite setup for folks hunting coyotes at night behind thermal optics. The 22 Creedmoor pairs well with most 30 caliber cans.
It uses a Horizon-branded Stiller action. Stiller has a long reputation in the custom and benchrest world and is part of the same family of companies as Horizon Firearms, so these actions are made specifically for the Core Series line. The bolt is smooth and the lockup is consistent, which is a big part of why these rifles group so well.
The longer tube gives the 22 Creedmoor more room to build velocity, which flattens trajectory and extends your effective range on predators and steel. The 18 inch version is handier for suppressed setups and tight quarters, but if raw speed and long range performance are the priority, the 22 inch barrel is the way to go. Both share the same action, trigger, and stock.
| UPC | 850083689698 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HRFBND22CM22R |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
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