5R 220 Swift

[Barlow]

Is there any reason not to use 5R rifles barrel for 220 Swift? Barlow

 

[wboggs]

I see no problem. Have used 5R on some very high velocity rounds. A properly throated, fast twist Swift with heavy bullets would be a fine load.
There may be better cartridge choices but you asked about the Swift.

 

[Mark Buettgen]

Is there any reason not to use 5R rifles barrel for 220 Swift? Barlow

Hey Barlow,
If this is going to be a heavy bullet gun, then no problem with 5R rifling.
If you are planing to use 50/55/60 grain stuff, then stay with the 4 groove.
5R doesn't seem to like light for caliber bullets(short bearing surface). In the Benchrest game shooting our 65/66/68 grain bullets in the 6PPC we all use conventional rifling. If i was shooting a Dasher with 105's, i'd be using 5R
Later, Mark Buettgen
Bartlein Barrels Inc.

 

[Barlow]

Thanks for the replies. I have a 6 Dasher 5R now, it works! Barlow