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Offline BKMFR

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220 Swift
« on: August 21, 2020, 07:44:44 PM »
Just bought 220 swift Neskia planning on using it on everything except Washington Big game
rules...anyone have any input??

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Re: 220 Swift
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2020, 08:18:43 PM »
What kind of input? I had one setback and rechambered to 220 AI and use RL16 with 50gr bullets to get a little over 4000fps with a 23” barrel. That is a max load.

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Re: 220 Swift
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2020, 08:21:14 PM »
I went from 49.88 average h20 capacity once fired in standard 220 swift to 55.12 average h20 on a 220 AI case.

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Re: 220 Swift
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2020, 08:59:42 PM »
Great round . Wish I still had my Cooper in 220 Swift  :'(
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Re: 220 Swift
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2020, 09:43:26 PM »
Just bought 220 swift Neskia planning on using it on everything except Washington Big game
rules...anyone have any input??

 Have you read the hunting proposals?

 https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/public-asked-provide-feedback-2021-2023-hunting-season-proposals-online-live-meetings-mail-or
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Re: 220 Swift
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2020, 10:25:11 PM »
Quality brass was an issue when I bought mine 15 years ago but they can be lasers out a looongg way. Took a snap shot at a coyote at 470yrds with just a bit of hold and dumped it. I liked the 77gr Berger’s for distance and 55gr Sierra 1390 for closer ranges. My gun liked h380

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Re: 220 Swift
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2020, 09:25:12 AM »
I had one setback and rechambered to 220 AI

There are certain cartridges, with lots of case taper, that when you look at them are just begging to be AI'd.  The 220 Swift and Rem 6mm are two that come to mind.

I've always had a soft spot for the 220 Swift and if Lapua ever were to make brass for them, I'd probably have one built.

 


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