220 swift factory load

[coldboremiracle]

Just got my Dad's 220swift to the range for the first time, after a trip to the gunsmith. wanted to reset the zero and check to see if it shot straight. Dad brought along a box of Hornady 40 gr VX ammo, after firing a decent 5 shot group(with little effort) I was happy to find that this rifles loves this ammo.

I double checked it again, and shot it at 200 yds, and then got this one, with the same point of aim.

So now I am really curious as to what Hornady put into this load, as I would like to reproduce it.
Does anyone know, or is there a way to find out what load Hornady uses?

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 220 swift factory load

Anyone?

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: 220 swift factory load

If you handload for it you can get rid of part of the vertical in the groups.

That's a real tight shooting cartridge. I have seen them shoot ragged one hole 5 shot groups (slightly smaller than your top group) from experienced shooters / handloaders, (benchrest shooters). The cartridge design isn't quiet as good as the PPC cartridges. But for the date it was designed, it's a very good cartridge. But a lot of things have changed since the mid 1930s.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 220 swift factory load

Thanks Victor, any idea about the load data?

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: 220 swift factory load

data wasn't asked for.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 220 swift factory load

I'm sorry, my OP was about the factory Hornady load, and if anyone knows how to reproduce it. If possible. Thats what I meant, thanks for the loads though.

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: 220 swift factory load

I miss understood...

 

[mgoodrich]

Re: 220 swift factory load

Well, short of asking them (they might let you know), my swift likes 4064 and H380.

Here is a link to a site that I use to see what others have tried.

http://www.reloadersnest.com/query_bw.asp?CaliberID=23&BulletWeight=40

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: 220 swift factory load

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sorry, my OP was about the factory Hornady load, and if anyone knows how to reproduce it. If possible. Thats what I meant, thanks for the loads though. </div></div>

He isn't interested in loads other than duplicating the factory loads he was shooting. That's why I removed the data in my post.

 

[mgoodrich]

Re: 220 swift factory load

Okay, misunderstood.

In that case, pull the bullet and weigh the powder in the Hornaday load.

Look at the powder and guess what is being used. I have several different powders available that I bought over the years when I try to do this.

I was able to dupilcate a blackhills load that shot well in a 223 this way.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 220 swift factory load

I thought about doing that, but it can be hard to deterime EXACTLY what powder it may be. might be worth a shot.
BTW thanks for the replies. does anyone know if Horady would just tell me?

 

[steve223]

Re: 220 swift factory load

They wont tell you and even if they did chances are it will be a bulk powder thats not sold to the public. My swift loves H450 unfortunatly it was discontined and i just opened my last 8 pound keg the other day

. Try H380 its my second favorite powder in my swifts.
Steve