Finally getting close with the Swift

[2Lazy2P]

I’ve been trying to find an acceptable load for a new 220 swift I acquired. It has proven quite picky. The new gun did not like any of the loads I have been running in my other Swifts. I generally run H414 or H380, but this rifle seems to like Varget the best. Last powder charge had an ES of 11 at an average of 3906 FPS.



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[Artos]

Long Live The King!!

Mine seem to really like a healthy dose of N140...such a killer round. I picked up a minty original black VS I need to play with.

[2Lazy2P]

Long Live The King!!

Mine seem to really like a healthy dose of N140...such a killer round. I picked up a minty original black VS I need to play with.

Yes sir, the king is alive and well. I’m jealous of your VS, I’ve always admired them. I have a vssf, a Ruger no.1, and this gun is a Varmint SF.

[sendit]

Bought my first Swift back in 81 and another in 84. I have shot more IMR 4064 and 4320 over any other powders. If you havent tried any 4064 in it yet I suggest you give it a shot. pun intended

[drop dead fred]

Idk if I’m having a stroke or that’s English? But congrats

[HDWRENCH]

that is getting it done , I guess some want it smaller but real world nice groups . Never loaded for that round myself . its smoking fast though .

[Artos]

I have a vssf i currently shoot but about ready to wring out the original.

Also have a super clean late 40's Winchester model 70 that I might sell...Bought the gun looking at a couple phone pics but the dang thing has been bedded when I was told it was unaltered. Seller got obnoxious when I tried to return saying he bought it as a safe gun & didn't know so decided to take my lumps & use it for a shooter as he sounded like he spent the $$$$.

Every time I get to thinking about mounting up a scope the whole deal refreshes & sticks in my craw. Probably should take my lumps & pass it along to someone who can enjoy it & go find another. I gotta weird relationships with collectable guns & some ding dong not being honest.

[Radar]

By the time you get a load worked up for it the barrel will be shot out.

[Texas89]

By the time you get a load worked up for it the barrel will be shot out.

Haha that was funny


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[WyoBull]

Love the mighty Swift! Been shooting one since the late 70's and still my "go to" rifle for all things predators!
I load IMR4064 with Sierra 55 gr HPBT's (#1390's). It will put easily put 10 rounds at 100 yards at 1/2 inch or less which is plenty accurate for my purposes. I have shot a lot of different bullets and powders over the years with it but this is the one I use the most.

[2Lazy2P]

Anybody shot the 60 grain partition? I’ve never tried anything heavier than 55’s in my 1:14 twists.

[softpoint]

4064 is the best powder in my Swift.

[softpoint]

Anybody shot the 60 grain partition? I’ve never tried anything heavier than 55’s in my 1:14 twists.

I've shot the 60 Partition in mine. It's not it's favorite bullet, but it isn't bad. Some of my rifles don't like that bullet.

[2Lazy2P]

I've shot the 60 Partition in mine. It's not it's favorite bullet, but it isn't bad. Some of my rifles don't like that bullet.

Think I might try some.