220 Swift build….

[dogz]

Much as I love the old Swifto, it sure can be problematic to find brass for the bugger. I'd buy as much as you can when you find it!

Last one I did I AI'd it, I AI to reduce trimming and not for the extra speed.

Best of luck to ya in your project with your son

 

[Mike D Texas]

Any interest in a factory type 220 Swift ready to go package?

Shoots tiny groups with factory Hornady 50 grain VMax.

 

[Shotsafterdark]

Swift issues to resolve:

Freebore length on gunsmith's reamer
Web dia
Neck dia

There is one heck of a difference between Norma and Win and Rem brass, night and day!

So you know, a 22/250 AI will best Swift speed and accuracy, and the Creed is it's kissing cousin!

My Criterion barrel in 22250 AI arrived friday

 

[436]

Picking the one thing about the .220 Swift on a build, I'd say get enough barrel a minimum of 26" inches, then perhaps look at a bit longer you can't go wrong with a little extra barrel in a .220 Swift. The twisting thing I think is determined by the bullet weights you want to use and the game, plus the range/distances you'd like to run it to. Just my 0.2 I love the Swift! Cheers

 

[Shotsafterdark]

I'm a Swift shooter ....don't have her any more ....22 -250 ackley is my current build..
my advice ....go 26" barrel Criterion M24 contour
1-10" twist ... Stainless......Lapped
thread her and put a 30 cal can ....Aero Lahar 30L

shoot the 69 grain Sierra TMK with IMR 4064 ...

Toss an Arken EP5 x 25 on her ...

any action ... Tikka would be best ...a Manners or McMillan Stock A5
brother you just built a rifle for a life time ....If somebody built that rifle for me
I'd love them till their last breath and beyond.....

 

[Shotsafterdark]

Much as I love the old Swifto, it sure can be problematic to find brass for the bugger. I'd buy as much as you can when you find it!

Last one I did I AI'd it, I AI to reduce trimming and not for the extra speed.

Best of luck to ya in your project with your son

You'd have a harder time finding 22 250 brass currently

 

[Coldfinger]

Thus, my request for info on a reputable/experienced Swift builder….honestly, I've suggested 22GT (already have a 6GT) or a .204 Ruger, but he's wanting a Swift….need to visit with someone who has lots of experience for a little guidance before we set this in stone!

Make sure you can find brass! I'd be surprised if anyone still factory loads for it.

 

[Shotsafterdark]

Make sure you can find brass! I'd be surprised if anyone still factory loads for it.

Norma Brass | 220 Swift | New Unprimed | 50 Pack

Norma Precision 220 Swift New unprimed reloading brass. 50 pieces per box.

www.recoilgunworks.com

 

[Gary in MD]

Walked into my local gun shop yesterday to pick up a few things that had been ordered. Owner had just bought a handful of rifles from a guy and was showing me to see if I was interested in anything, when I noticed a newish box with Remington Classic on the end. What cartridge I asked? 220 Swift was the answer.....How much was the next question? Six Fifty was the answer!
Brand new & unfired in the box

 

[Gary in MD]

 

[CF96]

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Nice find!

 

[Gary in MD]

Nice find!

I thought so too, especially when you see what they bring in today's market.

 

[bmnkbrandon]

I say build the 220 shift if that's what you want. I have one built off a German Mauser 09 (98 Mauser). Was going to rebsrrel it for 22 creed but something about the 220 swift has always intrigued me. I just wish I had a 1:9 twist or so so I could shoot heavy bullets. Can't even get 55 grain vmax bullets to hit a paper plate at 250 with it. She sends 40 grain bullets like a laser though! I'd recommend getting a higher twist than what you need for a 50 grain bullet in case you want to shoot something heavier in the future like a Berger.

 

[VinceMule]

GREAT SCOTT! Gary, that was a real find!