Anyone Using Swift Scirocco II 75 Grain in a 223 on Deer?

[minnesotamulisha]

I moved from Minnesota to Nebraska 4 years ago. My Dad and I continue to lease land in Minnesota for deer hunting. This year, I would like my twins to hunt with us and I don't want to tie up a bunch of money in another gun. Long story short, I want to load up some rounds for my AR that they will be able to shoot comfortably. Keep in mind, my kids are just under five foot tall, and string beans. Both are under 60 pounds soaking wet. I have a 243 youth model, but I don't want to instill a fear of recoil while they are so young.

I've been looking at hunting bullets and stumbled across the Swift Scirocco IIs and they are available in 75 grain.

Does anyone have experience using these bullets on Whitetails?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[fredo]

IMHO, that is too long a bullet to seat to 2.260" feeding from an AR magazine.

Better served loading a 53gr TSX or 60gr Partition. Either will poke a hole in whitetail, and won't overly infringe on powder capacity at limited c.o.a.l.

 

[Screamineagle]

Every picture I have seen of a recovered Scirocco, shows that they are one awesome bullet! I wouldn't hesitate to use them in anything.

 

[Changeling]

I asked this same question about a different caliber recently and a friend responded that he had received a some Swift Sirocco bullets that were bad and produced bad accuracy. He contacted the company to no avail.
That's all I know about the company.

You could try some Nosler partition 85 gr ,243 bullets, they are pretty mild in recoil and will work well. The 60gr .224 partitions was also a good idea.

 

[minnesotamulisha]

Thank you guys for the info. I would like to stay at 70 grains or better for these rounds. Maybe I need to look into the 70 Grain TSX.

 

[Rustystud]

In the 223 the Barnes, Nosler Partitions and Accubonds, Swifts Sciroccos. All designed to stay together and penetrate. Kill Whitetails just fine out to 2 hundred yards. A 22-250, Swift, or Cheers are even more awsome killers.
Nat Lambeth

 

[JarheadAZ]

I have tried two commercial loads (for accuracy only; accuracy is the first requisite for hunting deer with the .223) in my Mossberg .223 MVP Predator.

They are the Federal Fusion MSR bonded soft point, and the Winchester Power Maxx Bonded load. Roughly in the 62-64gr range they are specifically labeled as bonded deer/antelope loads.

I have a Bushnell AR Drop Zone 3-12 side focus .223 scope mounted and use it in conjunction with a Laser Range Finder. I consider these implements and the BDC reticle to be an inseparable ensemble for this application.

Both loads shoot under 2MOA unsupported, with the Federal Fusion performing for me with a decided edge.

I don't shoot smaller caliber handloads for hunting larger game, largely because of potential liability, and the simple fact that if my load does not perform, there's no leg to stand on.

I also hunt deer with the .30-'06 where the shots have a potential to go over 150yd, and I use 165gr Gameking handloads that duplicate the FGMM load and deliver 2" rested and on the bench at 200yd.

Use enough gun, and if you must go smaller; pay extra attention to accuracy and shot placement. That's not just true of smaller chamberings, my last deer (a 130lb doe) should have had a better placement with the .30-'06. Our Central NY deer run to 140lb for does and maybe as much as 160-170lb for a mature buck. If I have one of those in potential range, I'm going to use that LRF and keep it under 150yd.

Greg

 

[Deton8tor]

I do not know about a Swift in the .223 only in a .264. However, I do know for a fact that a .223 with a Hornady Amax will turn a WT wrongside out. Have seen them shot in the front half and all slept in the cooler!!

 

[jsthntn247]

In the 223 the Barnes, Nosler Partitions and Accubonds, Swifts Sciroccos. All designed to stay together and penetrate. Kill Whitetails just fine out to 2 hundred yards. A 22-250, Swift, or Cheers are even more awsome killers.
Nat Lambeth

This is your answer

 

[AckleymanII]

Speer's 22 caliber 55g bonded, is very accurate!

They also make a 62g and 75g.

Keith

 

[MrMajestic]

I can't believe nobody has mentioned the 65 grain Sierra. Cup and core class 2 killer. That said, the 80 grain A-Max will let the air out of them also...

 

[Petey]

My kids have killed a truckload of deer using the 53 gr TSX with a .223. All ran less than 40 yards except one did make it 60 yards with a double lung shot... he was a pretty big deer though, pictured above

That was 10 years ago..needless to say he grew up a bit since age 6 and has upgraded to a .308 but that’s a killer bullet for deer.

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[AckleymanII]

220 Swift or 22/250 AI, 12-14T loaded with Speer's 55g Bonded would be some very deadly deer medicine!

 

[Doug30racer]

i did a load up for my cz 527 varmint 1-9 twist, 2850 fps and work great. my son has killed a few deer with them and the bullet performance is great.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I moved from Minnesota to Nebraska 4 years ago. My Dad and I continue to lease land in Minnesota for deer hunting. This year, I would like my twins to hunt with us and I don't want to tie up a bunch of money in another gun. Long story short, I want to load up some rounds for my AR that they will be able to shoot comfortably. Keep in mind, my kids are just under five foot tall, and string beans. Both are under 60 pounds soaking wet. I have a 243 youth model, but I don't want to instill a fear of recoil while they are so young.

I've been looking at hunting bullets and stumbled across the Swift Scirocco IIs and they are available in 75 grain.

Does anyone have experience using these bullets on Whitetails?

Thanks,

Adam

55grain Sierra Game Kings kill deer just fine.

 

[dakor]

If for some reason the 75 Scirocco does not work or shoot for you I would use the 65 Sierra Gameking. My oldest daughter used it on her first deer out of her 223 and it worked well.

 

[AckleymanII]

OR

75g Speer Gold Dot-bonded bullet

 

[msinc]

Speer's 22 caliber 55g bonded, is very accurate!

They also make a 62g and 75g.

Keith

Yep, those 55's will absolutely freeze a coyote, the 62's will pretty much take care of anything east of the Mississippi. And I would add that the Nosler 64 grain Performance Bonded is another good one. Also, I found that, although it's 64 grains my 1-in-12 twist barrel shoots them real good. Any of the above bullets shoot better groups than the 60 grain Partition. I guess the Partitions will work okay for deer, but don't shoot at 100 for groups.

 

[Beeman]

Could look into Hammer bullets as well.