Reduced 220 Swift loads.

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09 January 2016, 17:04

alleyyooper

Reduced 220 Swift loads.

Where can I find some reloading data to get my swift down to 1500 to 2000 FPS? I have found all kinds of information on the 223 and 22 hornet but not a swift or 22-250.

09 January 2016, 19:26

bartsche

If you send me your E-Mail address I'll send you Sea Fire's data on the 22-250 and his blue dot loads.

roger

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10 January 2016, 00:01

MickinColo

I'm curious as to why you want to run such low velocity loads in a Swift?

11 January 2016, 16:59

alleyyooper

I can get the load data of Blue dot in a 22 250 off the internet.

I want the swift slow enough I can use it on squirrels with out field dressing skinning and cooking them in the field.
I also don't want to have to buy a 22 hornet or be held hostage any longer for the want of rim fire ammo.

12 January 2016, 02:11

bartsche

55gr. bullet 9 to 13 grains of Trail Boss 1600 to1900 fps.

roger

Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..

12 January 2016, 11:21

Saeed

You can use any pistol powder for any caliber for reduced loads.

My favorite is UNIQUE.

But, you can use practically anything to meet your needs.

12 January 2016, 21:41

bartsche

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Saeed:
You can use any pistol powder for any caliber for reduced loads.

what Saeed says but it isn't for the faint of heart , inexperienced or those who are just careless looking for an ambulance ride.

roger

Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..

13 January 2016, 08:26

Jerry Eden

I have used Blue Dot, Red Dot and Unique for reduced loads a variety of cartridges, including the 220 Swift. I suggest you use the published 22-250 load, and adjust over the chronograph until you get the velocity and groups you want. Lyman #44 shows 6-9 grains of Unique with a 58 grain cast bullet. I'd start some where around there. Jerry

13 January 2016, 16:43

alleyyooper

quote:
isn't for the faint of heart , inexperienced or those who are just careless looking for an ambulance ride.

Yup that is why I am looking for published data.

14 January 2016, 02:23

Seamaster

quote:
I also don't want to have to buy a 22 hornet or be held hostage any longer for the want of rim fire ammo.

I thought you had a Ruger 22 Hornet and loaded it down to hunt. Does that not work for you?

14 January 2016, 15:25

alleyyooper

Yup I do have a 22 hornet that works fine but while squirrel hunting along a corn field a bit ago I see a coyote across it about 250 yards. Be nice to slip in a full 3808fps 220 round and pop it if it happens again.

15 January 2016, 21:25

bartsche

The Trail Boss data was published for the 22-250.
Again 55 gr. SPR SP
9.1 grains > 1664 fps.> 17,200 PSI.

13 grains > 1984 fps.> 26,600 PSI.

This is a fluffy powder. 14 grs. will fill a .308 case close to the shoulder neck junction.
I was advised that it does not like to be compressed . I'm not sure what the ramifications are when compressed. Perhaps someone can jump in here and let us know.

roger

Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..

15 January 2016, 21:27

ledvm

My kids shoot Blue-dot in a .22-250 with 45 gr Barnes X for just about everything they hunt. I will have to look up my charge...but it came from Seafire's data. It is a great load and accurate...kills the heck out of deer & pigs...shoots like a .22 hornet.

I chrono'ed it at about 2600 fps.

For your desired vel...TB is probably the best bet.

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17 January 2016, 19:41

gab

Toss another log on the fire for
Seafire's Blue Dot data. I have used it successfully and safely for well over 10 years- works well in 22-250, 243, 270 and 30-06 for me.

In todays litigious environment, I would never publish what Seafire did - but thank him for it.
Today I would simply go with Trail Boss and use their information-cannot get into overcharged territory when using it.

Gary

18 January 2016, 04:45

HBV

Speer #12 lists the following loads.

Ruger 77V
26" 1 in 16 twist barrel
W-W case
CCI Primer

40gr Spire SP
SR4759 10.5 to 12.5 grains
1662 to 1973fps

45gr Spitz SP
SR4759 10.5 to 12.5 grains
1631 to 1938fps

50gr Spitz SP
SR4759 11 to 13 grains
1669 to 1997fps

52gr HP
SR4759 11 to 13 grains
1680 to 2001fps

55gr Spitz SP
SR4759 11.5 to 13.5 grains
1709 to 2000fps

70gr Semi Spitz SP
SR4759 12 to 14 grains
1642 to 1906 fps

18 January 2016, 06:21

Nyalubwe

quote:
Originally posted by bartsche:
55gr. bullet 9 to 13 grains of Trail Boss 1600 to1900 fps. roger

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

This

Simple and foolproof as long as you don't compress the load. Easy too....accuracy is good.

19 January 2016, 17:55

alleyyooper

Hey thanks now to workup a slow load and then figure out the drop difference so I can carry a couple of full loads for that sneaky coyote.