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Finding quality brass for the .218 Bee isn't always easy, which makes Hornady's offering a real find for anyone shooting this classic little varmint round. This is new, unprimed brass sold as a component for reloading, giving you a clean foundation to build loads exactly the way your rifle likes them. The .218 Bee has been a favorite for small game and pest control since Winchester introduced it in the late 1930s, and it remains a quiet, accurate, low-recoil option for ground squirrels, prairie dogs, crows and similar targets out to a couple hundred yards.
Hornady produces its cases in smaller lots that meet tight quality standards, measuring for consistently uniform wall thickness, weight and internal capacity. Every case gets checked for tight wall concentricity, which helps the bullet seat properly in both the case and the chamber. That concentricity also promotes a uniform release of the bullet on firing, and the result is more consistent velocity and better accuracy downrange.
This is a rimmed, bottleneck case built for the .224 diameter bullet, descended from the .25-20 and ultimately the .32-20 Winchester. It feeds well in lever actions and single-shots alike, and reloaders tend to appreciate how the Bee delivers solid performance with a mild report. Because Hornady runs these cases through pressure calibration testing for uniform expansion, you can expect predictable charges and dependable case life as you work up your loads.
A quick heads up on cosmetics: smaller caliber brass like this can show a slightly belled case mouth or a faint pinkish tint near the neck from the annealing process. Minor dents, if present, typically iron out on the first firing and won't affect how the case performs. This is unprimed brass only and not loaded ammunition.
No, this is new, unprimed brass sold strictly as a reloading component. It is not loaded ammunition. You'll need to add a small rifle primer, powder, and a .224 diameter bullet to build a finished cartridge.
The .218 Bee takes a .224 diameter bullet, the same diameter used by the .22 Hornet, .223 and .22-250. It's a rimmed, bottleneck case that descended from the .25-20 and .32-20 Winchester cartridges. Lighter varmint bullets in the 33 to 46 grain range are popular choices for this round.
The cartridge got its start in the Winchester Model 65 lever action and was later chambered by Marlin, Ruger, Sako and others in lever, bolt and single-shot platforms. It feeds reliably across those actions, which is part of its lasting appeal. Many shooters also use it in custom-built rifles.
That's a normal cosmetic trait with smaller caliber brass like the .218 Bee. A faint pink tint near the neck comes from the annealing process, and a slight bell at the mouth is common. Minor dents, if any show up, usually smooth out on the first firing and won't affect case life or accuracy.
| UPC | 090255486018 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8601 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 218 Winchester Bee |
| Length | 7.8000 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Quantity | 50 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 0.56 |
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