Opinions on the .220 swift

[AH3682]

Hey, Sorry to bug you guys again,

I saw a Remington Model 700 Varmint SF in .220 swift.

I'm looking for your assesment of this rifle/caliber.

Thanks in Advance!gun)

 

[varmintH8R]

If you are looking to put a hurt on varmint sized critters, the 220 swift will do it. If you are a reloader components are fairly easy to find. If you are buying factory ammo I think you will get a lot more choices going 22-250 with only a marginal drop in performance.

 

[AH3682]

Thanks for your reply, and yes, I reload.

 

[varmintH8R]

Nice. If the rifle fits nice and a is a deal, do it! You're eventually going to need another safe anyway . . . No sense putting off the inevitable.

 

[lckytylr]

I have one that's NOT set up for long range, but even with a super cheap scope, she's REALLY accurate with hand loads. It does a NUMBER on coyotes and rock chucks.

 

[AH3682]

Thanks for your reply guys.

As soon as I get the last $100 I'm going for it.

As for a scope, I don't want to break the bank, any suggestions?

Also, what are you opinions on nikko stirling?

Thanks in Advance!

 

[lckytylr]

A scope that doesn't break the bank that gets really good reviews is the Vortex Diamondback.

Vortex Optics - Diamondback 3.5-10x50 V-Plex

 

[varmintH8R]

A scope that doesn't break the bank that gets really good reviews is the Vortex Diamondback.


+1 on Vortex. Good scope for the $. You might also look for a deal on a Busnell Elite. I always stayed away from Bushnell but their newer mid to high end stuff is reportedly really nice. I shot through a buddy's and was impressed.

 

[varmintH8R]

Forgot to add: don't buy crap. You'll be bummed. I put a crap BSA on a 10/22 and it wasn't even acceptable for that. And I'm not the mysterious internet guy who shoots 700yds with 22LR. It sucked at 50.

 

[AH3682]

Guys,
Thanks for your recent replys and suggestion. I looked it up and noticed Vortex also had a 4-12x40. I like the extra magnification, is it as good as the 3.5-10x50? Also there is a 4-12x40 with a AO. Would it be a lot better than the one without? It sure cost more!

Once again thanks!

 

[257WTBY]

I am a huge fan of the 220 Swift. I have several they are great and u reloading is a bonus. I have a old ruger model 77V my first real varmit gun and it still shoots good 20+ yrs later.

As far as scopes vortex are great but i recently bought a burris off the classifieds here and it was a 6-24X44 for 400 delivered and i am more then happy with it, i put it on a tikka t3 scout i bought out of the classifieds here and it shot 5 shots inside a one in circle at 200 yds so i cant argue.

Good luck with the 220 and ur scope selection