The Norma brass I had averaged .0155”. It didn’t vary enough that I wanted to do even a clean-up turn.
Winchester brass varied a lot ( 0.002-0.003”)but with a clean-up turn I got 0.0165”.
The standard Swift neck is 0.261”
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The Norma brass I had averaged .0155”. It didn’t vary enough that I wanted to do even a clean-up turn.
Winchester brass varied a lot ( 0.002-0.003”)but with a clean-up turn I got 0.0165”.
The standard Swift neck is 0.261”
Gary in MD
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Has anyone tried any of the newer powders that are noted to be more resistant to temperature change in the Swift? I usually don’t get too worried about this, just wondering how the newer powders do with respect to velocity and accuracy?
Gary
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AckleymanII
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I feel as if the Swift is really going to take a hit, the 22 Creed is getting very popular shooting light and heavy bullets.
Yup. If I was building a long range hot rod 22, it would be a 22 Creedmoor. Long 8” twist barrel. The 30* shoulder is Magic. And Lapua brass.
Shilen doesn’t chamber it but Pac-Nor does, hmmm, and I’ve got a Savage target action that wouldn’t mind a different barrel.
The 22 Creedmoor is just a glorified 22-243. The Swift has been around since the 50's and is an inherently accurate case.
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I just got 100 Norma cases I'm going to load up with 37.5gr. of IMR 4350 with a 60gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip,,please don't tell me I'm wrong, but go ahead if I am.
Nothing wrong with that load, I suggest you try H4350 only because it meters so much smoother than IMR.
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You are absolutely right. It's been around since the mid 30's. Still going strong.
WyleWD
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I thought the same thing about the 22XC. I've seen a couple of those perform and they are impressive.
But alas.... the Swift still has its following and probably will have for some time. JMHO. WD
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Don't have H-4350 on hand right now and it's going to be a couple of weeks before I order powder..Thanks.
WyleWD
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Got any ww760 or H414? Close to the same burn rate as 4350 and meters like a dream. I believe it burns cooler too.(?) Just a thought. WD
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got that and about 10 others that will work,,got a fair selection,,
nmkid
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Yeah the 22 Creedmoor isn't accurate at all
Yeah, the 22 Creedmoor isn't accurate at all...
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Love the Swift.. We were both born the same year (well almost). Shot varmits and pest for a long time with a 77, then rechambered a Ruger #3 with a tight twist to 220 .
Hunted with it until I took up handgun hunting. Really liked the bullet action from a 220 hit. Sierra 50 gr Blitz hold together at 4000+++.
Hunted with it until I took up handgun hunting. Really liked the bullet action from a 220 hit. Sierra 50 gr Blitz hold together at 4000+++.
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