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.220 Swift Ammo

DeBoer
Hello I used to reload all of my 220 swift ammo but recently sold my equipment and what i found with the swift was that is was most accurate with a flat base bullet. I am wondering if anyone knows of a manufacturer that sells swift shells with a flat base bullet or possibly someone that knows of a company with the most accurate ammo for the swift since i don't reload anymore. Thanks!
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  • sandwarrior
    DeBoer,

    The Hornady 60 gr. HP is a flat base. If you have a 1-12" twist in your rifle you can stabilize them. At Swift speed you may be able to stabilize them even at 1-14" twist. It's worth a box to find out.

    Edit:

    If those won't stabilize then the 50 gr. V-max's are very close to being a flat base. A pretty small chamfer is what their boat-tail amounts to. The 55's aren't much different. The 60 gr. V-max's have the deep boat-tail.
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  • DeBoer
    Thanks for the info much appreciated
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  • 4400signmanidaho
    hey there what type 220 swift rifle do you have ?
    I have an older ruger model 7
    i am just beginning to reload and could use some advice...
    thanks
    timthesignman@msn.com
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  • Rocky Raab
    Here are two bits of advice; offered free and almost worth it, LOL!

    Rather than load it to absolute maximum, load it to match the .22-250. You match the performance but at lower pressures that save brass and your barrel.

    Pick up a jug of Reloder 15. Superb in the Swift.
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  • bentley47
    Good advice to load it down some. The Swift seems to tolerate that better than some. Saves on throat errosion and extends brass life. With 52-53 gr bullets, 4064 is easy to guesstimate velocity; 36 gr. equals about 3600fps, 37=3700, etc. in an old Douglas barrelled Mark X.
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  • JustC
    3900's is where best accuracy is found with 50-55gr, no need to max it out.
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  • stevecrea
    As far as ammo, I would try the Hunting Shack (thehuntingshack.com).

    I have gotten good accuracy results with their ammo in .223 and 25-06, and their prices are quite reasonable compared to most retail prices. Cabela's sells some of their ammo, but it is priced higher in Cabela's.

    They offer a 55 grain soft point at 3725 fps, and various Hornady V-max loads and Sierra Blitzking loads. I know that many, of not most of the V-maxes and Blitzkings are boattails, but take a look at their selection and give them a call on their 800 number if interested. They can give you more details about the manufacturer and design of each bullet that is offered.
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