>222 Swift

[Bavarianbrit]

Probably worth checking before you submit your variation..

220 swift vs 222 rem from this article

Unknown 22 Cartridge Shoots Faster than 220 Swift — Ron Spomer Outdoors

The .220 Swift is one hell of a cartridge, often said to be the fastest commercial cartridge on the market. But is that true? Perhaps not quite! The claim might be valid in the American market, but there’s a certain german cartridge that can shoot .224 bullets of any given weight up to 100 fps faste

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In Austria, the cartridge is still legal for shots on chamois, as far as I know. Says Ron Spooner.
Actually it was made illegal years ago as my neighbour bought a used 5.6x57 from a Munich gun shop for his long gone dad as they were being dumped by the Austrians big time so it is say at least 25 years ago as I have been here 22 years and never knew him.
The 5.6x57 has brass thickness of over 20 thou compared to normal brasses 13 thou. I load it for him and my good pal over here so have studied it a lot. It need to be used with 65-75 grain bullets.
Sat here at 4 am typing away after what felt like a Covid slam for me & my partner all this week.

 

[Smellydog]

In Austria, the cartridge is still legal for shots on chamois, as far as I know. Says Ron Spooner.
Actually it was made illegal years ago as my neighbour bought a used 5.6x57 from a Munich gun shop for his long gone dad as they were being dumped by the Austrians big time so it is say at least 25 years ago as I have been here 22 years and never knew him.
The 5.6x57 has brass thickness of over 20 thou compared to normal brasses 13 thou. I load it for him and my good pal over here so have studied it a lot. It need to be used with 65-75 grain bullets.
Sat here at 4 am typing away after what felt like a Covid slam for me & my partner all this week.

You also, we've had it also, that's why I'm up at stupid o'clock!
Hope you're feeling better, mine is just about leaving now.
Best wishes.

 

[MAH]

Sat here at 4 am typing away

Sorry too here your not feeling too good.
I hope RS's article was a pleasant distraction, even if inaccurate.
M

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Sorry too here your not feeling too good.
I hope RS's article was a pleasant distraction, even if inaccurate.
M

On the up today my partner is still very croc though.

 

[JeffreyL]

If you are going to keep it for ever, for whatever reason, I hope that it is a 220 Swift.