M77 Overhaul 220 Swift

[kenbro]

The offspring of the 6 mm Lee Navy I believe.

 

[John Gryphon]

I don't know how popular the 220 Swift is

You post has reminded me to get off my arse and renew friendship with mine,seen here circa 20 years ago. Had it pro bedded and 'triggered' Eff me they are flat shooting ****s eh what. I actually haven't one field pic of her.

 

[coldboremiracle]

You post has reminded me to get off my arse and renew friendship with mine,seen here circa 20 years ago. Had it pro bedded and 'triggered' Eff me they are flat shooting ****s eh what. I actually haven't one field pic of her.
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Thats a beauty!

 

[SikaSeeker]

Agreed, loaded with 75gr ELDM's at 3200fps, the Swift seems to open a temporary worm-hole into another dimension filled with rage, and it all come spilling out through the unsuspecting varmint.

Why so slow

 

[WalkedUp]

Or maybe it’s an emoji

Ha! I meant the exploding gopher GIF in the OP rather than my emoji, I am going to steal it as an automated response for clients when they start trying change everything at the last minute!

 

[BuckhurstBen]

Wish I had never sold mine Like every other rifle I have ever parted with!

 

[Grannysmith]

I had one built on m77 this year its amazing with pin point accuracy

 

[Grannysmith]

I had one built on m77 this year its amazing with pin point accuracy out of fashion now but it will be back!

 

[Smellydog]

How much charge weights are involved? Upper 40gns??

 

[Greener Jim]

I've been really fancying a 220 Wby Rocket, this doesn't help.

 

[Kiwiguy]

This is my Ruger M77 220 Swift that I bought new in 1979. It has accounted for its fair share of game including deer and pigs since then.
Also a photo of the 220 Swift and the 6mm Lee Navy cartridges.

 

[coldboremiracle]

This is my Ruger M77 220 Swift that I bought new in 1979. It has accounted for its fair share of game including deer and pigs since then.
Also a photo of the 220 Swift and the 6mm Lee Navy cartridges. View attachment 433970View attachment 433971

That is exactly what my Father's looked like before the overhaul.

 

[DOGDER]

Great new lease on life for an old classic!

I love my Ruger M77 MK2 220. I'm hoping to Ackleyise it soon for fun. It's great with Barnes 50gr on deer.

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Im looking for a load for barnes 50gn but the varmint grenade head. My Ruger M77 Mk2 is my go to rifle for anything

 

[John Gryphon]

Until you have owned and used a Swift you simply dont know lol.

 

[takbok]

Im looking for a load for barnes 50gn but the varmint grenade head. My Ruger M77 Mk2 is my go to rifle for anything

I don't think they'll work in your standard barrel. Try the 36gr Varmint Grenade bullets.

I use the 50gr TTSX with tips removed in my rifle.

 

[JockStalk]

I don't think they'll work in your standard barrel. Try the 36gr Varmint Grenade bullets.

I use the 50gr TTSX with tips removed in my rifle.

What Rory said ^^^^

Or 35/40gr Vmax - swift and expand reliably

 

[scrumbag]

220 swift improved is pretty sporty and great for rifle builders

Guarantee of repeat business I should think!