bigbearclaw
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I think either one is a good choice,that being said a tack driver will hit what you shoot at.So between the two,finding that tack driver is the only concern.Just my 2 cents
220 swift or 22-250?????????
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They are so close, there's not a hell of a lot of difference? That said, there are only a couple of problems with the swift, one being the feeding problem that can occur, and then the split neck syndrome. Don't get me wrong, I like the swift, Ive had two, both good shooters, but over the long haul, the 250 is the better choice I think.
The 204 might be a good compromise, with bullet selection getting better, one would make a great predator rifle.
The 204 might be a good compromise, with bullet selection getting better, one would make a great predator rifle.
onehorse303
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A .220 swift is a great cal.,all facts up front, go with a 22-250.
philip
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ChileRojo,
I`m not familiar with this "feeding problem" that people are takling about,but i believe that it is happening.
As for my choice in rifle,Cooper,they only make a single shot reciever......so i`m not anticipating any trouble if i decide to go with a swift,but i do appriciate the "heads up" with this possibly being an issue in another rifle.
Phil.
I`m not familiar with this "feeding problem" that people are takling about,but i believe that it is happening.
As for my choice in rifle,Cooper,they only make a single shot reciever......so i`m not anticipating any trouble if i decide to go with a swift,but i do appriciate the "heads up" with this possibly being an issue in another rifle.
Phil.
Bob Addy
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Hmmm, I've been shooting old Purp for 12 years now and will still shoot under 1/2". No telling how many rounds have been down the tube at PD's and everything else. Life of the barrel will determine on how you shoot it. I'll probably get as many rounds out of mine as I would a 22-250. And for splitting case necks, never had one of those either. Proper reloading will prevent this. Some folks need to shoot more and read less.
Phillip, if you are getting a single shot, go with a Swift. You won't have any regrets.
Phillip, if you are getting a single shot, go with a Swift. You won't have any regrets.
Jay Johnson
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I have 2 22-250's and 2 .220 Swifts. I like them all. They all serve a little different purpose. I hand load for all four I've never had a feeding problem with any of them.
In the .220's one is a Remington VSSF the other is a Winchester Heavy Varminter. I use the VSSF as a carry rifle and the Winchester as a bench rifle for target and PD's. Neither of the .220 sees heavy usage. The VSSF to date has been a dedicated Rock chuck rifle.
The 22-250’s one is a Winchester Heavy Varminter and is my go Prairie Dog gun accounting for several 500 yard plus kills each year. It now has in excess of 2K rounds fired and there is no sign that accuracy is declining. My other 22-250 is a Remington 600 Mohawk that I’ve had rebuilt. It has a SS Douglas 3 contour barrel 26” long. It weighs near 6 pounds without the scope. I use it as a carry rifle only for calling I doubt that I’ll ever shoot it enough that the barrel will need to be replaced at my age.
I have a great time shooting them all and I don’t look too hard to find compromise rifles. I build and buy rifles to use for a specific purpose.
In the .220's one is a Remington VSSF the other is a Winchester Heavy Varminter. I use the VSSF as a carry rifle and the Winchester as a bench rifle for target and PD's. Neither of the .220 sees heavy usage. The VSSF to date has been a dedicated Rock chuck rifle.
The 22-250’s one is a Winchester Heavy Varminter and is my go Prairie Dog gun accounting for several 500 yard plus kills each year. It now has in excess of 2K rounds fired and there is no sign that accuracy is declining. My other 22-250 is a Remington 600 Mohawk that I’ve had rebuilt. It has a SS Douglas 3 contour barrel 26” long. It weighs near 6 pounds without the scope. I use it as a carry rifle only for calling I doubt that I’ll ever shoot it enough that the barrel will need to be replaced at my age.
I have a great time shooting them all and I don’t look too hard to find compromise rifles. I build and buy rifles to use for a specific purpose.
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The barrel burning is a myth, thats back in the day, when they advertised the first centerfire to break 4000 fps....but to do that, ya got to throw 45 grain bullets like the factory did.
A swift barrel will last as long as any other 22 centerfire barrel if taken care of the same, and don't try to make it something it isn't. The 250 and swift are neck and neck, with the swift able to spit out comprable bullet weights just a tad faster, kind of the smae as the difference between the 243 and the 6mm.
The feed trouble comes in from the rimmed cartridge of the swift, just like some magazine fed 22 hornets, they begin to take on an angle that at times will nose the bullet down against the feed ramp, some rifles exhibit this problem some don't, but it does happen. Same with split necks, I had a Ruger that was hard on necks, spiltting some after only two ro three loadings, other rifles may not exhibit the same problem, but it is a known problem among rifles shooting the swift cartridge.
A swift barrel will last as long as any other 22 centerfire barrel if taken care of the same, and don't try to make it something it isn't. The 250 and swift are neck and neck, with the swift able to spit out comprable bullet weights just a tad faster, kind of the smae as the difference between the 243 and the 6mm.
The feed trouble comes in from the rimmed cartridge of the swift, just like some magazine fed 22 hornets, they begin to take on an angle that at times will nose the bullet down against the feed ramp, some rifles exhibit this problem some don't, but it does happen. Same with split necks, I had a Ruger that was hard on necks, spiltting some after only two ro three loadings, other rifles may not exhibit the same problem, but it is a known problem among rifles shooting the swift cartridge.
Jack Roberts
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I have replaced 3 22-250 barrels of my own, 2 slow twists and 1 fast twist. None were replaced because of accuracy loss. The slow twists were replaced at 1300 rounds or a bit less because it took 15 fouling rounds for them to settle down after cleaning. The fast twist was replaced at 900 rounds because of bullet blow ups.
I have replaced many 22-250 barrels for others. Some claimed as few as 500 rounds or as many as 5000. Me thinks most people do not keep accurate records of rounds shot.
Jack
I have replaced many 22-250 barrels for others. Some claimed as few as 500 rounds or as many as 5000. Me thinks most people do not keep accurate records of rounds shot.
Jack
