In benchrest quality guns, the 220 Swift normally beats the 22-250. Don't ask me why, but it usually does. You always have the exception of course....both are accurate, but BR is a different crowd.
220 Swift - top pick for a long range 22, deadly accurate
22-250 - top pick if cost of loaded ammo is a concern, normally not as accurate as a swift in identical rifles
223 WSSM - too hard on barrels, future availability of brass
I did see with Lil Gun, 1263 fps (12 grains/16.7K Cup) possible w/ 85 jhp out of a 5 inch and 1227 fps (11.5 grains/20K CUP) w/ 90 JHP. The Georgia ammo 100 grain JHP clocks 1002 fps out of my exact gun so that would be my choice for factory fodder. I think 1050-1075 might be possible with Lil...
Just picked up a brand new S&W 431PD in 32 H&R magnum. I always wanted this cailber and the gun was discontinued last spring. Anyone have any inputs about this caliber in a snubby? Looking at 85 and 100 grain JHPs for concealed carry.
Brad
The only scope I've ever heard of not failing on a serious rifle like that long term is a Zeiss Diavari. One water buffalo outfit in Australia replaces VX-IIIs (1.5-5) every six months due to failures on regular 458 Winchester Magnums.
Maybe a Zeiss Conquest 1.8 - 5.5 would hold up maybe a...
Yes, you'll need a 26 inch tube for the 25-06 AI and I recommend this lenght for the standard 25-06 too. Don't forget the standard 25-06 can be loaded close to the Roy in 26 inch lenghts like the Ruger #1.
I had a 308 Norma that was rechambered from a 30-06. Would shoot 2 inch groups at 300 yards all day. Easy job for a good smith. PM me if you need any info on the Norma....I've taken 20 head of game with it.