The new barrel on that 40X would "only" do 1" groups for 5 shots at 200 yards! Although 73 years old, this classic will still shoot with the best of 'em. The 220 Swift. All Rights Reserved. If you are using a non-US shipping address, please contact us prior to purchasing a barrel. Those with a neck diameter showing In addition to being two of the world's fastest .22-caliber centerfire cartridges, the .22-250 and .220 Swift rank among the oldest. What makes a barrel burner? Obviously this doesnt happen, so whats going on? I will be shooting up to 63gr, but primarily 55gr. Heating, cooling, heating, cooling expanding and shrinking Its almost as if the steel is work hardening like a wire you flex until it breaks. Even shot-out barrels in an infamous barrel burner like the 220 Swift are usually in excellent condition at the cooler muzzle end. 26 inch barrel with hooded fore-sight. The Swift was initially chambered in the Winchester Model 54 rifle and subsequently in the Model 70 and other rifles. The .220 Swift was developed by Winchester and introduced in 1935 as a new caliber for their Model 54 bolt-action rifle. The muzzle may have been eroded from improper, aggressive, and excessive use of a cleaning rod, but not barrel burning. This meant a good marksman, shooting a rifle chambered for the exciting new cartridge, could plaster the crosshairs in his scope on the nose of a standing groundhog and place a bullet in its boiler room at any distance out to 400 long paces. In excellent condition. Should sell quick. The steel expands, shrinks as it cools, and suffers microscopic cracks. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. The results were mixed because the speedy 48-grain bullet sometimes went to pieces before penetrating deeply enough for a quick kill on deer. John 3/16. And how can you minimize burning out your rifle barrels? My 40X in 220 Swift has been shooting accurately for 19 years now! Even machine guns firing 1,000 rounds a minute dont melt barrels, although they can expand them so much that rifling no longer grabs bullets sufficiently to stabilize them properly. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Passed my tang safety .300 Winnie to my youngest last deer season!! The .220 Swift was quite effective on small game, predators, and varmints, but many hunters experienced uneven results when using the cartridge on big game like deer. The Swift's barrel remained fouled after nearly 100 rounds when the Sierra bullets were fired. The very first five-shot group I fired with the rifle after its rechamber job has always been easy to remember. The number in the box corresponds to the number of inches per complete right-hand twist. I'll admit the difference is insignificant but the fact remains, the speed record still belongs to a grand old cartridge that has ruled over varmint land since 1935. **This is a pre-SAAMI reamer*. The barrel doesnt really burn. Mounted with Weaver K6 telescopic sight on Weaver mounts. This is a gradual thing and of much more concern to target shooters than hunters. 55 Grain Berger Varmint/Target (flat based) Bullet. If you only Hunt Coyotes with it then that barrel most likely will last you a LONG, LONG time! Just my opinion J E CUSTOM B Bart B Well-Known Member Joined Dec 25, 2005 Messages 2,766 This might be possible with a tiny dentists mirror, but a Hawkeye Borescope from gradientlens.com makes it easy. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. 4. The 22 Swift is a smaller cartridge that the 5.56/.223 NATO round that people often compare the Swift to. NOTES:All powder charges are maximum and should be reduced by 10 percent for starting loads. I will go out on a limb here and give you the most accurate load I ever developed for my No. The only two rifles I owned at the time were in .220 Swift and .25-06, the latter a wildcat at the time. Folks, I'm having a 220 Swift built. Stock Material The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. For example:14would mean that your barrel caliber requires a twist rate of 1 in 14 inches. No Rifle cartridges eat barrels by focusing incredibly hot flames into the bore. 26 inches, Heavy Profile, Stainless Fluted his model is chambered in 220 Swift. Copyright Ron Spomer Outdoors document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Just ahead of the cartridge mouth, combusting smokeless powders reportedly reach peak temperatures of about 3,300-degrees F., some say as high as 5,500-degrees F. Regardless, the melting point of steel is around 2,500-degrees F., which suggests a single shot should melt the barrel. Recently Acquired. The .220 Swift has long enjoyed a reputation for excellent accuracy in good rifles, and it, along with a sharp-shouldered version of the same cartridge--called the .220 Arrow--were mildly popular among benchrest competitors during the 1940s. * Extreme Accuracy Barrels appear in increasing caliberorder. My idea is to have a 1-12 twist in a 24 inch barrel, shooting 50 to 60gr bullets. they work in a finite set of rules. with lighter bullets I would recommend a 1 in 14 or even a 1 in 15 twist. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. Was the very first rifle I purchased by myself on my 18th birthday in 1980! If theres any cracking, youll see it. Can FaceTime with anyone to truly get the beauty of this rifle. Compare early accuracy against current accuracy. .220 Swift Standard Barrel - 1938 - Stainless Steel, .220 Swift Standard Barrel - 1945 - Stainless Steel, .220 Swift Standard Barrel - 1947 - Stainless Steel - 90%, .220 Swift Standard Barrel - 1948 - Stainless Steel, .220 Swift Standard Barrel - 1953 - Stainless Steel, .220 Swift Standard Barrel - 1953 - Stainless Steel - 80%, .243 Win Featherweight Barrel - 1955 - 80% - Sight Ramp #5, .243 Win Featherweight Barrel - 1955 - REBLUED, .243 Win Featherweight Barrel - 1956 - 85%, .243 Win Featherweight Barrel - 1957-1963 - 90%, our barrel installation service linked HERE. Mossberg Patriot Long-Range Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review, Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor: Full Review of the Versatility Champ, 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 RPM What You Need to Know, 10 Great .22 Mag Bolt-Action Rifles Right Now, How Rifle-Shot Recoil Affects Scopes, Rings and Bases, 10 Best 6.5mm Rifle Cartridges Available Right Now. Shooting reloads may void any warranty on your firearm. 220 swift is a great classic cartridge. You need to look at the leade. Looking for cheap flights to Grenoble? You are using an out of date browser. Barrel Parts Blackpowder Revolvers Books & Videos Build Kits Frame Parts . As those microscopic cracks and fissures begin to propagate, hot gases jet into them and swirl, enlarging them. (8) .50 Black Powder. Well, except for that first inch or two. If you need a barrel installed, see our barrel installation service linked HERE. 220 Swift with 26 inch bull barrel. Free shipping for many products! Re: AR with a 220 Swift barrel If the 220 Swift is too hot for the AR platform would a piston system with a gas port regulator allow the recoil to turned down to keep the action from slamming like the early .308 conversions did? * Easier Cleaning Caliber. Its 26 heavy-contour barrel is fluted for weight reduction while maintaining rigidity and rapid cooling. HIGH PERFORMANCE RIFLE AMMO 220 SWIFT 50GR POINTED SP. The EV-5 rifling combines the superior sealing and ease of cleaning attributed to true polygonal rifling, with the positive bullet contact of traditional rifling to deliver truly impressive performance. (80) .50 Beowulf. Another mistake many shooters make and one smart, used-rifle buyers can take advantage of is assuming an old rifle isnt accurate because the barrel is shot out. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Optics Included slide 3 to 4 of 14. NEW Hornady 546222 DIESET 2 220 SWIFT Custom Grade Reloading DIEs(Series I Two-Di LEE 91059 Rifle Full Length Steel Sizing Die 7x57 Mauser FREE SAME DAY SHIPPING. Sounds like tenderloins for dinner to me. 2 Item (s) Show per page. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! You don't have these limitations. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for E.R. 1 minute ago. Discover your dream home among our modern houses, penthouses and. It's a "hot" round, pushing a 48-grain bullet at 4,100 fps. Photo shows man peering through a Hawkeye bore scope to detect a barrel burner rifle. This is why some barrels can be re-chambered to regain accuracy. 149003 for 1949, .220 Swift. All Firearms MUST ship to an FFL Dealer As each bullet tears across the steel under incredible heat and some 40,000 to 64,000 psi of pressure, it generates friction and rips at the molecules of steel. Go figure. Dont expect to see a barrel droop like a wet spaghetti noodle. No questions asked, 30 days return policy. Built on the famous Model 700 cylindrical action, Remington Varmint rifles are the most accurate factory-built models we produce. Date Listed: 25/06/2020. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. 1 in 220 Swift. Description: Metal surfaces rate excellent plus, area of abrasion to stock on left side near toe. When a barrel no longer shoots to your standards, it's burned out. This record was held until Winchester released the .223 WSSM in 2003. . Those with a freebore designated as "0" are designed to The Swift is for sizzling 4,000+ fps. 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