220 Swiflt loads.......

[Wally]

I'm getting ready to start finding a load for a Swift. I would be much obliged if anyone is willing to share their load suggestions. I'm particularly interested in the powder you used, and what bullet wghts worked best for you. I don't have much experience loading varmint cartridges.

Thanks for your help.

Steve

 

[FOTIS]

RL15 works great as does H4895.

What weight bullet?

 

[Wally]

Thanks POP!

The loads will be used mostly for coyote hunting. I was thinking about a 50 or 55 gr. Ballistic Tip. What do you recommend?

Steve

 

[corbin9191]

Here is a load for the 50 grain, starting load is 42.8 grains of ACCUR 2700 and that should put you around 3847 fps and the max load is 45 grains and that should put you around 4035 fps. Here is the load for the 55 grain, starting load is 39.6 grains of A-XMR-4350 that should put you around 3541 fps and the max load is 44 grains and that should put you around 3896 fps. And if you want a bullet that is really smoking look at the 40 grain bullets. With 42 grains of ACCUR 2520 you should be around 4477 fps.

 

[honkeetonkin]

what works well for my ruger 77 is 35.5 gr IMR 3031 with 55gr bt. I dont remember fps but it is accurate .

 

[Wally]

Thanks for the suggestions!

Steve

 

[YoteSmoker]

Wally, sorry I don't have any specific loads/experience with the Swift, but just wanted to suggest with any of the smaller caliber cartridges, it's a good idea to work up charges in increments of .2 grain rather than .5 or 1 grain with the larger cartridges. I would probably start load testing this cartridge with a 55 b tip and 55 v max and see what works best. Some other good powders to try that haven't been mentioned are H335, Benchmark, RL10, and W748.

 

[Wally]

Yotesmoker,

Thanks for the suggestion on working up a load. All of the cartridges I have worked with I use .5 to 1 gr. steps. I will definitely follow your advice.

Thanks a bunch,

Steve

 

[Powerstroke]

I guess bullet selection would be dependent upon your intended use.. if you're not into saving hides and your barrel twist is fast enough the 60gr B-tip would be an awesome choice for the .220.
I can't say I have any experience with the Swift, but use a lot of 55gr B-tips and B-kings out of my 22-250 with Viht N-140 powder.

 

[Wally]

Powerstroke,
I'm not sure about the twist on this rifle. I will check it out. I also noticed while rummaging through my powder bin, I had an unopened 2 lb. jug of VV-150. I noticed that Nosler also had data for that powder. I'm tempted to add it to the list of things to try.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Steve

 

[JD338]

Wally

I have no experience with the 220 Swift but I do with the 22-250. The 50 gr BT is very accurate and flat kills coyotes on broadside shots. The coyotes drop in their tracks and exits are usually the size of a dime to nickel. I have had 3 runners with quartering on shots.

I have switched to the 55 gr BT. Only one kill but I dropped it in its tracks. No quartering on shots yet. I did try the 60 gr BT but it won't stabilize in the 1:14 twist. If you have a faster twist, that is the bullet I would use. I have also taken one coyote with the 60 gr PT. The bullet hit the chest and exited between the hams.

Congratulations on your 220 Swift. Let us know how she shoots.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

You might want to try the 60 grain bt



Cartridge : .220 Swift
Bullet : .224, 60, Nosler
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.680 inch or 68.07 mm
Barrel Length : 26.0 inch or 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.

Matching Maximum Pressure: 62000 psi, or 427 MPa

or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 105 %

These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

101 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.

Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Ramshot Hunter 102.7 44.2 2.87 3870 98.0 62000 11747 0.981
Winchester 760 100.1 42.8 2.77 3864 97.2 62000 11735 0.984
Vihtavuori N550 102.5 42.3 2.74 3857 99.1 62000 11567 0.991
Hodgdon H4350 105.0 42.2 2.74 3855 98.1 60830 11599 0.982
IMR 4895 97.4 38.1 2.47 3848 100.0 62000 10573 0.969
Ramshot BigGame 101.7 41.1 2.67 3844 99.7 62000 11130 0.985
SNPE Vectan SP 11 98.7 41.2 2.67 3843 99.7 62000 11113 0.985
Norma URP 105.0 42.0 2.72 3839 99.0 60830 11421 0.995
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 105.0 42.0 2.72 3838 99.0 60771 11415 0.995
Hodgdon H414 96.1 41.4 2.68 3832 97.7 62000 11455 0.992
Raufoss RA11 96.0 38.8 2.52 3822 99.6 62000 11006 0.992
Alliant Reloder-15 96.0 38.8 2.52 3822 99.6 62000 11006 0.992
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 96.0 38.8 2.52 3822 99.6 62000 11006 0.992
Norma 203B 96.5 39.0 2.53 3820 99.8 62000 10937 0.993
Norma 204 104.5 43.7 2.83 3820 94.9 62000 11468 0.979
Hodgdon BL-C2 90.7 40.0 2.59 3813 100.0 62000 10769 0.996
Norma 203 old 97.9 40.0 2.59 3810 100.0 62000 10779 1.005
IMR 4320 97.9 39.0 2.52 3803 99.7 62000 10613 0.978
Rottweil R903 103.0 40.0 2.59 3802 99.9 62000 10699 1.004
Hodgdon H380 97.2 40.2 2.60 3802 98.8 62000 11023 0.997
IMR 3031 95.7 36.2 2.34 3800 100.0 62000 9969 0.992
Somchem S355 100.1 39.6 2.57 3794 99.9 62000 10682 1.000
PB Clermont PCL 516 93.7 40.4 2.61 3790 98.8 62000 10873 0.989
SNPE Vectan SP 9 93.6 39.1 2.53 3789 99.8 62000 10637 0.989
PB Clermont PCL 507 90.2 38.1 2.47 3781 100.0 62000 10380 0.990
Accurate 2520 92.9 38.7 2.51 3778 100.0 62000 10152 1.006
Somchem S365 105.0 42.2 2.74 3776 100.0 54699 11140 1.037
Accurate 4064 102.3 38.7 2.51 3775 100.0 62000 10147 1.023
Hodgdon VARGET 98.6 38.6 2.50 3774 99.5 62000 10562 0.983
ADI AR 2208 98.3 38.6 2.50 3774 99.5 62000 10562 0.983
Hodgdon H4895 98.6 38.6 2.50 3773 100.0 62000 10066 0.984
IMR 4064 99.3 37.9 2.46 3768 99.6 62000 10414 0.987
Somchem S341 91.8 39.9 2.59 3767 99.7 62000 10370 0.991
Norma 201 90.1 37.2 2.41 3759 100.0 62000 10256 1.002
Rottweil R907 102.0 40.5 2.62 3757 96.4 62000 10849 0.994
IMR 4007 SSC 98.8 40.5 2.62 3756 96.4 62000 10841 0.994
Norma 202 93.4 37.2 2.41 3755 100.0 62000 9902 0.997
Accurate 2495 95.3 36.4 2.36 3753 100.0 62000 9795 1.027
Vihtavuori N540 95.6 39.1 2.53 3749 100.0 62000 10001 0.997
Rottweil R902 95.9 37.4 2.42 3748 100.0 62000 10134 1.003
Vihtavuori N140 101.4 39.4 2.55 3735 100.0 62000 9973 0.993
Vihtavuori N150 105.0 40.1 2.60 3735 100.0 61434 10005 1.001
Rottweil R901 92.1 35.4 2.29 3732 100.0 62000 9783 1.010
Vihtavuori N135 101.7 37.3 2.42 3718 100.0 62000 9317 1.003
Hodgdon Benchmark 90.7 36.1 2.34 3715 100.0 62000 9697 0.989
ADI AR 2206 92.8 37.1 2.40 3708 99.9 62000 9807 0.987
Raufoss RA4 105.0 42.5 2.75 3704 93.5 56121 11149 1.023
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 105.0 42.5 2.75 3704 93.5 56121 11149 1.023
ADI AR 2206H 91.9 37.2 2.41 3701 99.8 62000 9764 0.985
Accurate 2700 99.7 41.6 2.70 3688 96.2 62000 10189 0.999
Accurate 4350 105.0 40.6 2.63 3678 97.9 52790 11141 1.076
Somchem S335 93.5 37.0 2.40 3669 100.0 62000 9154 1.004
ADI AR 2209 105.0 42.2 2.74 3668 92.7 53505 11188 1.040
Vihtavuori N133 95.3 35.3 2.29 3651 100.0 62000 8748 0.994
Alliant Reloder-19 105.0 42.5 2.75 3644 92.6 52025 11200 1.059
Norma MRP 105.0 44.3 2.87 3639 93.1 47997 11942 1.096
Rottweil R904 105.0 41.9 2.71 3637 91.9 55144 10691 1.036
IMR 4350 105.0 40.7 2.63 3617 91.7 53145 10778 1.054
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 105.0 42.5 2.75 3606 92.2 50823 11021 1.071
Somchem S385 105.0 42.9 2.78 3589 93.8 51045 10831 1.087
IMR 7828 SSC 105.0 43.6 2.83 3589 88.8 49102 11335 1.081
Vihtavuori N560 105.0 43.4 2.81 3546 87.3 46069 11449 1.118
ADI AR 2213 105.0 42.9 2.78 3544 88.2 48071 11065 1.092
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 105.0 42.9 2.78 3528 90.2 45353 11270 1.128
Alliant Reloder-22 105.0 42.9 2.78 3528 90.2 45353 11270 1.128
Raufoss RA15 105.0 42.9 2.78 3528 90.2 45353 11270 1.128
Hodgdon H4831 SC 105.0 42.9 2.78 3506 87.4 48831 10482 1.090
IMR 4831 105.0 40.7 2.63 3505 94.7 45903 10660 1.136
Accurate MAGPRO 105.0 45.1 2.92 3494 84.6 44848 11237 1.137
Rottweil R905 105.0 42.1 2.73 3436 86.6 43862 10583 1.147
Winchester WXR 105.0 42.0 2.72 3417 88.1 41499 10864 1.177
SNPE Vectan SP 12 105.0 45.3 2.94 3367 85.0 41362 10772 1.176
Vihtavuori N165 105.0 42.0 2.72 3361 90.0 42707 9890 1.167
Vihtavuori N160 105.0 40.7 2.64 3361 87.8 44268 9677 1.148
PB Clermont PCL 517 105.0 45.3 2.94 3358 84.7 41140 10742 1.179
Ramshot Magnum (Big Boy) 105.0 45.2 2.93 3353 84.6 40915 10727 1.182

 

[Powerstroke]

Wally,

I'd certianly try the N-150 powerder. I'm a huge Viht fan as most of it I use or tried is extremely stable and clean burning.. ie very consistent.
As JD & POP mentioned... if you happen to have a 1 : 12 twist or faster barrel I'd imagine the 60gr B-tip to be the gold !

 

[Wally]

JD,

I appreciate you sharing your experience with the 50 gr and 55 gr bullets. It sounds like both will do a good job. It's only a matter of which shoots.

I'm much obliged for your insight.

Steve

 

[Wally]

POP,

You are the man! Thanks for running the Quikload on the 60 gr BT. I'm going to check my twist, but who knows, it might work anyway. The rifle is a Ruger #1. I haven't been able to find any specs on their website about the twist they used. I will probably have to use a tight patch and a rod to figure it out.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to help.

Steve

 

[Wally]

Powerstroke,

I've heard nothing but good things about Viht powders. I picked up this jug to try in another rifle, and didn't get around to it. I think this Swift might be a good candidate. If it works, I'll be wanting to try the VV powders in everything else! It also seems you all think a lot of the 60 gr bullet. I'm definitely going to have to see if it will work.

Thanks a bunch for your help.

Steve

 

[FOTIS]

Anytime sir!