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220 Swift vs. 22-250 for varmints...Opinions Please
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<blockquote data-quote="Aussie" data-source="post: 34153" data-attributes="member: 2447"><p>John ,</p><p>I've had both , a Sako Swift first and then a Rem. 700 VSSF .22/250 .</p><p>I'd have to say that I found the .22/250 disappointing (ended up rebarreling to .243 Ackley) after having had the Swift for 20 years and 2 barrels .</p><p>In terms of accuracy both are good but what I've read (and that's plenty) suggests if anything , a slight edge to the Swift .</p><p>Forget all the crap you'll hear about the Swift burning barrels . Most of it comes from those who own .22/250's and have an inferiority complex <img src="http://images/icons/tongue.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />. How you load and treat your barrel will have a bigger influence on it's life than which of the two you choose .</p><p>There is no way you can load a .22/250 within 100 FPS of a Swift without cases stretching badly and needing regular full length sizing . Make sure you buy a case trimmer if you go .22/250 and be prepared to junk the cases after 4 trimmings . </p><p>Swift cases stretch too , but not to the same extent in my experience . I found that I was getting around 10 loads before requiring trimming in mine vs about 3 or 4 in the .22/250 . The Swift is simply a heavier , stronger case .</p><p>Varmints can't tell the difference but I'd go Swift for the mechanical advantages . </p><p>The Swift can handle slower burning powders and still give good velocity , accuracy and case life .There's no flies on a 50gn Nosler BT at 3900 - 4000 fps in front of 44 - 45gns Mulwex AR 2209 (I think Hodgdons H4350 is the same ?)</p><p>Dies , cases etc. aren't hard to find for the Swift so don't think that would be a major consideration . Factory ammo is more readily available for the .22/250 .</p><p>The .22/250 Ackley Improved is good as Andy suggests if you're going custom but I wouldn't buy a factory gun and have it rechambered . The .220 Wilson Arrow (an improved Swift) is also very good .</p><p>Best thing of all about the "varmint king" is that you can always outdo a .22/250 owner when it comes to bragging rights . <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> (That should stir ém up)</p><p></p><p>[ 06-25-2004: Message edited by: Aussie ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aussie, post: 34153, member: 2447"] John , I've had both , a Sako Swift first and then a Rem. 700 VSSF .22/250 . I'd have to say that I found the .22/250 disappointing (ended up rebarreling to .243 Ackley) after having had the Swift for 20 years and 2 barrels . In terms of accuracy both are good but what I've read (and that's plenty) suggests if anything , a slight edge to the Swift . Forget all the crap you'll hear about the Swift burning barrels . Most of it comes from those who own .22/250's and have an inferiority complex [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]. How you load and treat your barrel will have a bigger influence on it's life than which of the two you choose . There is no way you can load a .22/250 within 100 FPS of a Swift without cases stretching badly and needing regular full length sizing . Make sure you buy a case trimmer if you go .22/250 and be prepared to junk the cases after 4 trimmings . Swift cases stretch too , but not to the same extent in my experience . I found that I was getting around 10 loads before requiring trimming in mine vs about 3 or 4 in the .22/250 . The Swift is simply a heavier , stronger case . Varmints can't tell the difference but I'd go Swift for the mechanical advantages . The Swift can handle slower burning powders and still give good velocity , accuracy and case life .There's no flies on a 50gn Nosler BT at 3900 - 4000 fps in front of 44 - 45gns Mulwex AR 2209 (I think Hodgdons H4350 is the same ?) Dies , cases etc. aren't hard to find for the Swift so don't think that would be a major consideration . Factory ammo is more readily available for the .22/250 . The .22/250 Ackley Improved is good as Andy suggests if you're going custom but I wouldn't buy a factory gun and have it rechambered . The .220 Wilson Arrow (an improved Swift) is also very good . Best thing of all about the "varmint king" is that you can always outdo a .22/250 owner when it comes to bragging rights . [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] (That should stir ém up) [ 06-25-2004: Message edited by: Aussie ] [/QUOTE]
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