Gunsmithing 220 Swift rebarrel

[jetmd]

Ok, hear is the deal.

I have a Ruger M77HV which will require a new barrel. This rifle was given to me by my parents back in '79 as a birthday present...therefore selling it and buying a more common platform is not an option.

Given the bolt face diameter and action length would I be better served with choosing another cartridge other than the original 220 Swift?

This rifle is used only for casual target shooting, no hunting and if used for something like a club F match it will only be for my personal fun.

My only requirement is the round choosen must have readily available brass, and I don't want to have to fireform cases. Any suggestions are considered and Greatly appreciated!

What are my options?

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

.308 Win (qualifies for F T/R) will fit the nominal .473" diameter boltface, as will .22-250, .243, .260 Rem, 6.5 CM, 7-08, .270, .280, .30-'06, and others...

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

^take your pick

 

[LRI]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

Continue the legacy. Keep it a swift.

C.

 

[my human host]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

I agree with Chad. Keep it a Swift. Consider running an 8 twist. A mild load of H1000 and 80 grain Bergers and life will be good.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Continue the legacy. Keep it a swift.

C. </div></div>
I also was going to suggest this, my dad has the same gun, and I've had oodles of fun knocking over PD's with wicked accuracy. I agree though, if your gonna rebarrel it, make it an 8 twist.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

220 Swift is an awesome caliber, but way overbore for a match chambering.

 

[jetmd]

Re: 220 Swift rebarrel

I guess I will stay with the Swift.

But I will increase the twist rate per the reccomendation.

Thanks for all the input.