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80gr a-max in a .220 swift
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<blockquote data-quote="B Squared" data-source="post: 975695" data-attributes="member: 82481"><p>I just started work on a 220 Swift with a 25" Lilja barrel 1-8. So far I've tried an 80gr Berger VLD that has performed well if I seat to the lands. Have shot several 3-shot groups that measured just under 1/2" at 200 yards. When I seat them short enough to fit the magazine (short action Remington 700) the groups expand noticeably - 1.25" at 200 yards. I don't have velocity on those to report or anything beyond 200 yards. </p><p></p><p>I've also tested some 62 and 70gr Barnes TSX with so-so results, roughly MOA. Last weekend I tested some 50gr Barnes Varmint Grenades that shot just under MOA at 100 and 200 at 3946fps at the muzzle. Should be a fun coyote load, but I'm more interested in developing a load with heavier bullets for antelope. I've got all kinds of 22cal bullets >60gr, but limited selections of powders. So far all I've tried for the heavier stuff is RE19. It made a great combo with the 80gr Berger, just don't have the magazine length to accommodate them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B Squared, post: 975695, member: 82481"] I just started work on a 220 Swift with a 25" Lilja barrel 1-8. So far I've tried an 80gr Berger VLD that has performed well if I seat to the lands. Have shot several 3-shot groups that measured just under 1/2" at 200 yards. When I seat them short enough to fit the magazine (short action Remington 700) the groups expand noticeably - 1.25" at 200 yards. I don't have velocity on those to report or anything beyond 200 yards. I've also tested some 62 and 70gr Barnes TSX with so-so results, roughly MOA. Last weekend I tested some 50gr Barnes Varmint Grenades that shot just under MOA at 100 and 200 at 3946fps at the muzzle. Should be a fun coyote load, but I'm more interested in developing a load with heavier bullets for antelope. I've got all kinds of 22cal bullets >60gr, but limited selections of powders. So far all I've tried for the heavier stuff is RE19. It made a great combo with the 80gr Berger, just don't have the magazine length to accommodate them. [/QUOTE]
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