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<blockquote data-quote="wildcat" data-source="post: 98812" data-attributes="member: 4557"><p>Freebore, well I just got back from the range. I tested some loads today and I was not happy with the outcome. I shot three diferent loads with the 55grn V-MAX, H4350 and 210M primers. My first 4 shot group with 42.5 grns H4350 at 100 yards measured .576, the second 4 shot group with 43 grns H4350 measured .556 and my last 4 shot group with 43.5 grns H4350 measured .433. As you can see not bad, but not the type of groups I know this rifle can shoot. I've been told, by many, the 220 Swift loves 40grn bullets when the twist rate is 1/14. I did get better results with my lighter 50grn V-MAX with 43 grns of H380. That 4 shot group measured .139. I decided to pick up some 40grn Nosler Balistic tips at the local gun shop, however, they were out of them, but they had some special 220 swift Varmint Winchester factory ammo loaded up with the 40 grn nosler ballistic tips. I forgot what the box of ammo was called. The ammo was nikel plated and the bullet used was the balistic tips. The ballistic tips were black with a silver tip. Anyway, they were 40 grn bullets so I decided to see how they shot even though they were factory rounds. Here is the kicker, these factory bullets with the 40grn Ballistic Tips gave me my best group yet. I shot two 4 shot groups at 100 yards. My first group measuered .126 and the second group measured .116. I was impressed, so I decided to take a couple of shots at some ground squrriles at over 400 yards. I took 5 shoots and hit three varmints over 400 yards, with a slight wind. I could not believe how well they worked, so I think I am going to try 40 grn Ballsitic tips with H414. I heard that H414 is a better powder to use in the swift. I still can't believe factory loads have given me best groups so far. I due everything to my brass, clean primer pockets, clean flash holes, check for run out, trim, weigh ect. To get groups like that with factory loads makes me wonder if all the time and effort is worth it. I still think it is, I mean that is why I love this hobby. I think my handloads are going to be better and they are going to give me tighter groups, I hope!!!! I am looking foward to testing the 40 grn Ballistic Tips. I think my barrel, 1/14, might just favor the smaller bullets. Well, if anybody has any suggetsions on 40 grn loads, I would like to her all of your opinions. I am going to place an order on Tuesday, so I can load and possibly test this weekend. Thanks, Wildcat</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wildcat, post: 98812, member: 4557"] Freebore, well I just got back from the range. I tested some loads today and I was not happy with the outcome. I shot three diferent loads with the 55grn V-MAX, H4350 and 210M primers. My first 4 shot group with 42.5 grns H4350 at 100 yards measured .576, the second 4 shot group with 43 grns H4350 measured .556 and my last 4 shot group with 43.5 grns H4350 measured .433. As you can see not bad, but not the type of groups I know this rifle can shoot. I've been told, by many, the 220 Swift loves 40grn bullets when the twist rate is 1/14. I did get better results with my lighter 50grn V-MAX with 43 grns of H380. That 4 shot group measured .139. I decided to pick up some 40grn Nosler Balistic tips at the local gun shop, however, they were out of them, but they had some special 220 swift Varmint Winchester factory ammo loaded up with the 40 grn nosler ballistic tips. I forgot what the box of ammo was called. The ammo was nikel plated and the bullet used was the balistic tips. The ballistic tips were black with a silver tip. Anyway, they were 40 grn bullets so I decided to see how they shot even though they were factory rounds. Here is the kicker, these factory bullets with the 40grn Ballistic Tips gave me my best group yet. I shot two 4 shot groups at 100 yards. My first group measuered .126 and the second group measured .116. I was impressed, so I decided to take a couple of shots at some ground squrriles at over 400 yards. I took 5 shoots and hit three varmints over 400 yards, with a slight wind. I could not believe how well they worked, so I think I am going to try 40 grn Ballsitic tips with H414. I heard that H414 is a better powder to use in the swift. I still can't believe factory loads have given me best groups so far. I due everything to my brass, clean primer pockets, clean flash holes, check for run out, trim, weigh ect. To get groups like that with factory loads makes me wonder if all the time and effort is worth it. I still think it is, I mean that is why I love this hobby. I think my handloads are going to be better and they are going to give me tighter groups, I hope!!!! I am looking foward to testing the 40 grn Ballistic Tips. I think my barrel, 1/14, might just favor the smaller bullets. Well, if anybody has any suggetsions on 40 grn loads, I would like to her all of your opinions. I am going to place an order on Tuesday, so I can load and possibly test this weekend. Thanks, Wildcat [/QUOTE]
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