If the extractor is too large for Hornet, it is too large for .297/.230. The 5.6x50R( and I guess 222R) uses a 38 Special shell holder. The 5.6x50R is a great little cartridge. Loaded with 60 grain Partition bullet, it becomes a deer rifle.
Mike

Last edited by Der Ami; 04/03/19 10:41 AM.