Do any of you guys have any experience with this caliber? I have a opportunity to pick up one with a fixed 12x leupold on it for 500 bones ...seemed like a good deal, going to uses it mostly for coyotes and some does once in a while, thanks in advance,
R700 in 220 swift
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Re: R700 in 220 swift
I'd at least try to run a scope down the bore. They are not known for long barrel life. It could be for sale because it's not grouping like it used to.
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I'd at least try to run a scope down the bore. They are not known for long barrel life. It could be for sale because it's not grouping like it used to.
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Re: R700 in 220 swift
I have a Sako AII in the Swift and love it, in a modern barrel the swift isn't that bad as a barrel burner, if you dont have access to a borescope, at least look down the tube under a fluro and make sure it's nice and shiny.
I have a Sako AII in the Swift and love it, in a modern barrel the swift isn't that bad as a barrel burner, if you dont have access to a borescope, at least look down the tube under a fluro and make sure it's nice and shiny.
Re: R700 in 220 swift
The 220 is the king of the 22s. Running it hard, it can get the ~40gr bullets to over 4000fps, which is remarkable on varmints.
The wear to the barrel is also remarkable.
I think buying a used 220 is a bad idea unless:
1. You KNOW it's history
2. You're planning on rebarreling, so it doesn't matter how torched it is already
3. You have someone that knows what they're looking at, with a borescope, check it out and give it a clean bill of health.
The 220 is the king of the 22s. Running it hard, it can get the ~40gr bullets to over 4000fps, which is remarkable on varmints.
The wear to the barrel is also remarkable.
I think buying a used 220 is a bad idea unless:
1. You KNOW it's history
2. You're planning on rebarreling, so it doesn't matter how torched it is already
3. You have someone that knows what they're looking at, with a borescope, check it out and give it a clean bill of health.
Re: R700 in 220 swift
Thanks guys, she has 5 rounds down the tube,My 80 year old neighbor owns the rifle since new so i do know the history, I might be rebareling with a hart barrel, I would like a heavier barrel on it,
Thanks guys, she has 5 rounds down the tube,My 80 year old neighbor owns the rifle since new so i do know the history, I might be rebareling with a hart barrel, I would like a heavier barrel on it,
Re: R700 in 220 swift
I have a 40X in .220 SWIFT. It is my favorite rifle. I push 55gr Ballistic tips 3850FPS and it turns groundhogs inside out.
I have a 40X in .220 SWIFT. It is my favorite rifle. I push 55gr Ballistic tips 3850FPS and it turns groundhogs inside out.
Re: R700 in 220 swift
Rem Action, 350, 12 Leupold, 300. Stock, barrel, mount are all gravy, just buy it and see how it shoots. If you re barrel, I suggest a more modern, rimless case designe. 22-250, 22-250 AI etc.
Rem Action, 350, 12 Leupold, 300. Stock, barrel, mount are all gravy, just buy it and see how it shoots. If you re barrel, I suggest a more modern, rimless case designe. 22-250, 22-250 AI etc.
Re: R700 in 220 swift
if the barrell really only has 5 rounds down it then go for it.Iv owned a remy 700 vs in swift for 12 years now.Iv taken foxes out to almost 500yards with it.Its a savage varmint calibre ,very flat shooting and is deadly when combined with ballistic tips.I usually use hornady 55gr ballistic tips.heres my swift
and heres a headshot
if the barrell really only has 5 rounds down it then go for it.Iv owned a remy 700 vs in swift for 12 years now.Iv taken foxes out to almost 500yards with it.Its a savage varmint calibre ,very flat shooting and is deadly when combined with ballistic tips.I usually use hornady 55gr ballistic tips.heres my swift
and heres a headshot
Re: R700 in 220 swift
I don't think you should buy that rifle....send me the sellers info and I'll let him know for you...
For $500, I don't see how you could go wrong. You can always resell it for a little less if you don't like it. It would be cheap experience.
I don't think you should buy that rifle....send me the sellers info and I'll let him know for you...
Re: R700 in 220 swift
My uncle paid $500 for this 40X .220 Swift. I love it, and it shoots bug holes.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2862237&page=1
My uncle paid $500 for this 40X .220 Swift. I love it, and it shoots bug holes.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2862237&page=1
Re: R700 in 220 swift
Nice guns men, and nice shooting hiddenmongopse, I am going to pull the trigger this weekend, will post a update on grouping next week
Nice guns men, and nice shooting hiddenmongopse, I am going to pull the trigger this weekend, will post a update on grouping next week
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