220 swift

beretta391 · 05-06-2011 07:20PM #1

just wondering about this caliber, i know not much about them, wondering how much they are new and in what make would be the best to go for? does the barrel last long on them?

paddy2008 · 05-06-2011 10:44PM

http://www.shoot.ie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_24&products_id=71

http://www.shoot.ie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_15_47_48&products_id=27

Great round but expensive to feed.

beretta391 · 05-06-2011 11:43PM

oh thats expensive gun? is that the going price, thanks for that
mate

bunny shooter · 06-06-2011 08:29AM

I've a remmy VSSF .220 swift for sale s/h in Stakelums, Thurles, for €800ish and she's a tac driver and she's in very good condition

ormondprop · 06-06-2011 08:53AM

I've seen that rifle aswell and it is spotless, you'd swear it was new, i tried buying it off bunny but couldn't sell my hornet privately

beretta391 · 06-06-2011 09:45AM

thats the real heavy one, less weight the better for me, that with a scope

bunny shooter · 06-06-2011 01:05PM

beretta391 wrote: »

thats the real heavy one,

Tell me about it

I got a Remy LVSF in .204 Ruger :cool:

beretta391 wrote: »

.........that with a scope

No

what ya want sugar on it :P

beretta391 · 06-06-2011 01:19PM

iv that in my 223, better job, how do you find the 204

The Big Fella · 06-06-2011 03:01PM

beretta391 wrote: »

iv that in my 223, better job, how do you find the 204

.223 is the job for foxes in the right hands.;)

bunny shooter · 06-06-2011 03:43PM

beretta391 wrote: »

iv that in my 223, better job, how do you find the 204

Had a few 223's and now I now have a .204 and I won't be changing back :cool:

Any more than 3 x shots in a fast string & zero wanders a bit BUT shooting foxes I only ever need 1 shot with her

IMVHO only calibres for foxes are .204, 220 Swift or 22/250 :cool:

The Big Fella · 06-06-2011 06:10PM

Dont knock the .223.

The .204 has alot to prove and live up to.:cool:

Tackleberrywho · 07-06-2011 06:02AM

The Big Fella wrote: »

Dont knock the .223. The .204 has alot to prove and live up to.:cool:

Especially one that to date has not shot and killed a single fox or bunny.

.223 is used on deer in parts of US.
I ripped a fox in half with a 75 grain hornady BTHP

Dev110 has killed several foxes with €14 .223 ammo.
I personally prefer 55grain BT's as they are a laser out to 200 which is normal fox shooting domain

These new 35 grain Hornady's will be something else if they group ok.
Swifts like the, 5.6x57, and .22-250's will all fade out and eventually disappear

bunny shooter · 07-06-2011 01:20PM

The Big Fella wrote: »

Dont knock the .223. The .204 has alot to prove and live up to.:cool:

Simple question for you .......... have you ever fired one or seen it fired?

If your answer to above is 'no' ............. don't waste my time :P

The Big Fella wrote: »

.223 is the job for foxes in the right hands.;)

Sure a .22lr is the job on foxes in the right hands

I'm not knocking the .223 I'm saying the .204 is BETTER

The Big Fella · 07-06-2011 02:25PM

[I'm not knocking the .223 I'm saying the .204 is BETTER

[/QUOTE]

Better at killing a fox?:rolleyes: Il stick to the .223:cool:

beretta391 · 07-06-2011 05:14PM

Time to call in gerry springer

bunny shooter · 07-06-2011 05:16PM

The Big Fella wrote: »

Better at killing a fox?:rolleyes: Il stick to the .223:cool:

The answer to my question is "no" then :P

Well when you've tried both, as I have, come back to me and we'll compare notes

beretta391 wrote: »

Time to call in gerry springer

PMSL

The Big Fella · 07-06-2011 05:17PM

It will be only hand bags that would be thrown on here.;):D
Ive seen a .204 been fired many a time.

bunny shooter · 07-06-2011 05:18PM

The Big Fella wrote: »

It will be only hand bags that would be thrown on here.;):D

Mine has a brick in it

The Big Fella wrote: »

Ive seen a .204 been fired many a time.

Of course you have

pugw · 07-06-2011 09:31PM

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Swifts like the, 5.6x57, and .22-250's will all fade out and eventually disappear

I wouldnt agree with this TBH i only have experience with the 22-250 and the swift but I think that they will always have their followers, being able to point and aim out to 300 yards gives the shooter great compfort! Also if you buy in bulk when when ammo is comming in at good value there isnt a whole lot of difference in price between them and high quality .223 ammo!

Tackleberrywho · 07-06-2011 10:10PM

pugw wrote: »

I wouldnt agree with this TBH i only have experience with the 22-250 and the swift but I think that they will always have their followers, being able to point and aim out to 300 yards gives the shooter great compfort! Also if you buy in bulk when when ammo is comming in at good value there isnt a whole lot of difference in price between them and high quality .223 ammo!

Only a tenner a box :eek:

You can buy .223 ammo in Bulk too

FISMA · 08-06-2011 03:18AM

beretta391 wrote: »

just wondering about this caliber, i know not much about them, wondering how much they are new and in what make would be the best to go for? does the barrel last long on them?

Beretta, give this a read.

The 220 swift is a nice flat round that looks to have been introduced in 1935. Back then, the metallurgy wasn't what it is today and barrels burnt out fast. The above article cites 200-300 shots through a hot barrel as a killer.

Definitely today the barrels are much better and the lifetime of the barrel much longer. However, this hot round will burn through barrels faster than the 223.

I think for lamping foxes and bunnies, the cost of the 223, its availability, accuracy, and more, make it one of the best choices.

But what the heck, if you have shot enough, splurge and get something different. If, however, you still like to shoot a lot, check out a 223.

Slan

steelfixerking · 08-06-2011 05:05AM

EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT OPINIONS BUT I COULDN'T FAULT THEM,FOR ACCUARACY,POWER, AND RANGE THEY ARE THE BEST.I HAVE TAKEN SHOTS OUT TO 400 YARDS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT I NEVER USED TO HAVE THE RIFLE OUT OF MY HAND.DO YOUR RESEARCH AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND.

pugw · 08-06-2011 04:33PM

steelfixerking wrote: »

EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT OPINIONS BUT I COULDN'T FAULT THEM,FOR ACCUARACY,POWER, AND RANGE THEY ARE THE BEST.I HAVE TAKEN SHOTS OUT TO 400 YARDS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT I NEVER USED TO HAVE THE RIFLE OUT OF MY HAND.DO YOUR RESEARCH AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND.

Well said If someone has experience of rifles already and the gun is only used on foxing swift would be a good job for the amount of shots you would fire!

beretta391 · 08-06-2011 06:14PM

thank for that, iv already the remington 223 in a light fluted barrel, i love it too

murtdono · 08-06-2011 07:15PM

i agree with steelfixerking , have a ruger swift for the past five years, super flat shooting and hard hitting, hard to be bet , but everyone to their own !!!!

epff · 11-06-2011 06:21PM

murtdono wrote: »

i agree with steelfixerking , have a ruger swift for the past five years, super flat shooting and hard hitting, hard to be bet , but everyone to their own !!!!

have a remington swift myself
2 mates have 223s
swift is most accurate powerful ect
but very costly to run
if you only foxing its the way to go
but if like to hit targets blow off stream ect you wont be able to afford to buy ammo for it
listen to everyones story and then do your own thing

Deise Musashi · 11-06-2011 06:40PM

I also have a Remington 700 in .220 Swift, love it for Fox and long range rabbit (not for eating).

I also have a CZ 452 in .22 rimfire for when I want to do a bit of shooting without breaking the bank!

rimfireguy · 12-06-2011 04:52PM

Don't have a Swift but know two shooters who do. Accurate and powerful but ferocious report from them. Need to really know your ground when using one and without a moderator
I think you could not take many shots without attracting attention.

Hezz700 · 12-06-2011 10:31PM

I've had a swift for 12 years, bought it second hand with unknown ammount of shots fired. I've put 2742 rounds(i know cos i got all the brass) through her before it burnt out. She has been lovingly rebarreled by a certain gentlman in Kilmacow and i intend to keep on using her until she's burnt out again or, i'm unable to lug around all that weight anymore.

4200fps · 11-10-2011 05:43PM

beretta391 wrote: »

Time to call in gerry springer

Ive a .220 swift remington 700 with a swarovski 6x24x50 which cost 1800 mounted with warn mounts..ive it zero'd in at 200yards and if u couldnt hit a euro coin with it at that range i think you dont deserve the rifle i can pop a 2ltre bottle at 400 yrds just aim a foot above it

...you will get lots of know it alls that will say ammo is expensive for them..i use 50 grain hornady moly balistics and they are 35euro a box in ballymahon co.longford and 33euro a box in drumshambo co.leitrim... swift is the king of the 22's and if your afraid of barrel wear use 50 grain.

4200fps · 11-10-2011 05:50PM

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Only a tenner a box :eek:

You can buy .223 ammo in Bulk too

thats cheap what brand and type are they and where can u buy at that price? full metal jackets?

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