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I need some input here please. After some years away from hunting and reloading, I'm back at it with some new updated equipment. I've always wanted a 220 swift for varmit hunting. While looking through some catalogs, trying to decide on which brand and model, I came across the WSM and WSSM's. I didn't know that they existed. The 243wssm caught my attention, but I haven't been able to find much information about it. Which would you suggest? I'm not interested in any others, so don't bother trying to sell me. It's either 220 swift or 243wssm. Opinions welcome.  | ||
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Between the two I'd say smart money is on the Swift. Good hunting! | |||
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Smokepole- Keep flipping the pages and you'll find Remington's newest editions, the SAUMs, too. I'm not sure what any of the new calibres offer other than short and fat, and don't know if they have the fast twist barrels to handle the heavy 22 calibre bullets. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I like your idea -220 Swift. | |||
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All depends on what you are planning on using it for. If it’s velocity, varmints and targets then the .220 Swift(or even better, the faster .223 WSSM). If you plan on hunting deer then the .243 WSSM is the best choice. Season's Greetings. Lawdog  | |||
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I thought those WSSM's were a big flop?? At least they are in Australia - they have been selling the rifles for peanuts just to be rid of them. Have you considered the .204 Ruger?? Fast hairy dogs ROOL! | |||
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I.ve always wanted a .220 Swift. despite owning a .22/250, and the advent of all these new "super-dooper" contraptions, I still want a .220 Swift...... "Bitte, trinks du nicht das Wasser. Dahin haben die Kuhen gesheissen." | |||
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with light bullets (65 grain vmax) the wssm is awesome for varmits, and switch to a 100 grain bullet and you can bag deer with it. cant go wrong there! " I'd die to win, because i'm born to lose" | |||
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I was leaning that way, but have seen so much negative talk about the wssm. | |||
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Swift, Swift, or Swift... either of those will do. If you always wanted one Like I did, than that's what you should get. Here's mine, Ignore the nut behind the butt.  --------------------------------- It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it | |||
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Don't listen to RUMORS that are being spread by those that have never even shot one of the new WSSMs. If you want the real truth ask those that own and shoot them. Lawdog | |||
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My original intentions were to get results from those with experience, not desires or emotions or other suggestions. If you read above, there are 5 without substantial reason for their suggestions. Within a couple weeks, I'll have enough for the gun and a nice piece of glass on top. I'm retired and drive school bus on the side. I live on the pension and the school bus buys the toys. The wssm comes first, then the swift, hahaha. How's that for a decision?  | |||
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Off topic, here's one of the neatest benches for those who need a reloading bench. http://www.2x4basics.com/ | |||
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Well, I have shot the new WSSMs - get the Swift. Hands down. | ||
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Sounds like a plan! I will admit my choice is based a bit on passion for it. Once you have both then you can give us the unbiased opinion on both, OK  --------------------------------- It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it | |||
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NB, I'm half way there. I spent more than 3 hours in the local Cabelas. I walked out with a stainless Winchester feather weight, topped off with a Burris 4.5-14X with balistic plex cross hairs. They also had a 3-9 scope bundled with a pair of binoculars for $200. Cabela's is running a really good deal on that scope. The scope and a 12-24 spotting scope for $300. The scope alone normally sells for $400. I have to haul the little darlings a while before I can afford the swift and accessories, but I'll end up with both. | |||
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The WSSM's are fast but there is one problem. It's called "Barrel Life" I had a friend get his hands on one of the brand new 223 WSSM's when they first came out. He had great groups to start, but after about 100 rounds (he was cleaning) groups started to open up. He tried new loads and then finally bore scoped the barrel. Throat/Barrel was 5 inches of rifling missing. He didn't know if he got a fluke of a gun/barrel, but he did send it back to Winchester and they did send him a new gun. The new gun he got did not have problems. I have owned a swift and liked it. Barrel life is not great on varmint cartridges, but the swift is a good choice. Mink and Wall Tents don't go together. Especially when you are sleeping in the Wall Tent. DRSS .470 & .500 | |||
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I understand that the swift burned out barrels too. I was told that the wssm are chrome lined. It's noticable on the blue barrels, but not on the stainless. One would think that they would pull them off the market if there is a problem. | |||
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