220 swift

[Flbt]

A buddy traded for a ruger tang safety 77 in 220 swift.
Said the guns probably 70% condition and has a 1-14 twist barrel.
He asked what bullets to use for deer
I told him don’t.
I am not sure what bullets it will stabilize. I read a few post and the limite seams to be around 50gr
I can’t think of a 50gr or under 22 I would use on deer.
I think money wise he did ok on the traid.
But I don’t think it will be a good deer or hog rifle.

 

[375er]

Great varmint/predator round.

 

[deewayne2003]

Barnes 50gr TTSX

Barnes TTSX (Tipped Triple-Shock X) 45 Cal (458 Diameter) Bullets 300

The Tipped TSX features a 100-percent copper body with rings cut into the shank. A polymer tip boosts the ballistic coefficient, improves long-range...

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[RR 314]

Barnes 50gr TTSX

Barnes TTSX (Tipped Triple-Shock X) 45 Cal (458 Diameter) Bullets 300

The Tipped TSX features a 100-percent copper body with rings cut into the shank. A polymer tip boosts the ballistic coefficient, improves long-range...

www.midwayusa.com

Yup. This is the ticket. I have also used the TSX in .220 Swift and .224 TTH. The TTH is 1:8 and handles 70gr.+ well.

 

[JimP]

I know a number of people who used 55gr bullets on a lot of deer in the 70's.

But it isn't a round that I would feel comfortable with shooting anything larger than a coyote.

 

[John the Electrician]

A buddy traded for a ruger tang safety 77 in 220 swift.
Said the guns probably 70% condition and has a 1-14 twist barrel.
He asked what bullets to use for deer
I told him don’t.
I am not sure what bullets it will stabilize. I read a few post and the limite seams to be around 50gr
I can’t think of a 50gr or under 22 I would use on deer.
I think money wise he did ok on the traid.
But I don’t think it will be a good deer or hog rifle.

My brother has that very same rifle.

It does an excellent job of turning prairie dogs and similar small animals into fajita meat. I wouldn’t use it on deer or hogs.

 

[Ray B]

A gunsmith friend of mine who has since passed away told me of a customer who used .224 bullets for deer with good success. the customer used the 64 grain Nosler bonded solid base. It is short enough to stabilize in a 1-14" twist. The cartridge was the 6mm Remington necked to .224. The customer was particular in shooting situations- always broadside and not running. He did very well but his rules of engagement were more than a lot of hunters with .270s would want to follow.

 

[RR 314]

A gunsmith friend of mine who has since passed away told me of a customer who used .224 bullets for deer with good success. the customer used the 64 grain Nosler bonded solid base. It is short enough to stabilize in a 1-14" twist. The cartridge was the 6mm Remington necked to .224. The customer was particular in shooting situations- always broadside and not running. He did very well but his rules of engagement were more than a lot of hunters with .270s would want to follow.

That is what was later marketed as the .224 TTH. It will lay them down quickly.

 

[Lance Hopper]

40 gr. Cutting Edge MTH. Use them in my 222 at 3600 fps. Really long tracking job of 5 to 25 yds. In the 220 swift, your mileage should be better!

 

[colorado]

With the right bullet a cape buffalo round?

 

[Flbt]

With the right bullet a cape buffalo round?

I guess if you want to try it.
Please video that.

 

[Lance Hopper]

If they had a Safari solid around 60 grains or so I wouldn’t hesitate. It would shoot clean through an elephant skull.

 

[Lance Hopper]

I’m not saying I advocated, but in a pinch I think you would be just as safe as with anything else. Remember, Bell shot hundreds of elephants with a MS 6.5 x 54 with round nose Military full metal jacket bullets.

 

[Flbt]

I’m not saying I advocated, but in a pinch I think you would be just as safe as with anything else. Remember, Bell shot hundreds of elephants with a MS 6.5 x 54 with round nose Military full metal jacket bullets.

Yes but he was able to shoot flying birds with a rifle
And running zebra head shots with a pistol. I think 10 out of 10.

How many hunters can do that today?

Just because a human has extraordinary ability does not mean everyone can do what and how the extraordinary human does.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

A buddy traded for a ruger tang safety 77 in 220 swift.
Said the guns probably 70% condition and has a 1-14 twist barrel.
He asked what bullets to use for deer
I told him don’t.
I am not sure what bullets it will stabilize. I read a few post and the limite seams to be around 50gr
I can’t think of a 50gr or under 22 I would use on deer.
I think money wise he did ok on the traid.
But I don’t think it will be a good deer or hog rifle.

It's actually a good caliber for muntjac/ barking deer. The Winchester Super X 50Gr pointed soft points are excellent.

 

[Flbt]

It's actually a good caliber for muntjac/ barking deer. The Winchester Super X 50Gr pointed soft points are excellent.

What size are the muntjac? And what type of terrain?

I know from using a 223 years ago it did not leave blood trails. Witch might work on the fields but not in the timber.
A doe here might run 85- to 120 lbs on average and a good buck 125-to about 190 lbs

 

[Hogpatrol]

55 grain Nosler or Hornady out of a .220 Swift at 3500, double lunger or head shot works.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

What size are the muntjac? And what type of terrain?

I know from using a 223 years ago it did not leave blood trails. Witch might work on the fields but not in the timber.
A doe here might run 85- to 120 lbs on average and a good buck 125-to about 190 lbs

Oh, not more than 35 pounds live weight. Terrain is hilly. You American gents will probably know them as "Barking Deer".

 

[Flbt]

55 grain Nosler or Hornady out of a .220 Swift at 3500, double lunger or head shot works.

A 17 hornet will work with a head shot dosent make it a good one.
I know another guy that did depdation shoots in Ga.
He used a 22-250 said it worked grate in the lungs and heart.
I ask what happened when he did not hit right.
Said he didn’t care he was payed to get them out of the peanuts.
Yea I guess it worked for that.
I like having them down where they could be donated

You know I guess a 22 will work when everything goes right.
But my kind of luck with a 22 I would have one of the few 200 lbs ones show up and offer a shoulder shot only.
Or a huge boar show up.

I have had hogs come out that o would only take a hart shot on because I was thinking the 6 mm might be a bit small.

 

[meigsbucks]

Many years ago, I used a Sierra 55gr Spt out of a .22/250 on an exotic goat. It took three well placed shots to put it down at ~75yds. Never again would I use a .22 on anything much bigger than a coyote.