I am looking to purchase a Springfield M6 Scout. I was wondering if anyone as shot the .22 Hornet. Is this round superior to the .22lr. I noticed the Horner round is not common at all. Any help would be appreciated.

my father has an old harrington&richardson break down .22 hornet .the hornet seems to be a very fast hard hitting round and will make quick work of groundhogs I think its a pretty good round. have any of you ever had dealings with this round?