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603Country · January 19, 2012, 10:26 PM

I can't speak for all 220 Swifts, but mine (with the 20 inch barrel) is not limited to 55 grain bullets and smaller. I shot the 60 grain Nosler Solid Base Boattail for years and loaded and shot the 63 grain Sierra semipoint bullet, and both were extremely accurate. Starting soon, due to my need for a heavier bullet for my heavier ranch varmints, I plan to load and test the 65 gr Sierra Gamekings in the Swift. Sierra says that the bearing surface of the 63 grain and the 65 grain are the same, so I'm hoping that the 65 grain will work out fine. Also, I've been told by several folks on this forum that their Swifts are real tackdrivers with the Winchester 64 grain Powerpoint. So...nope...you are not limited to 55 grains or less.

January 19, 2012, 10:26 PM	#6
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	I can't speak for all 220 Swifts, but mine (with the 20 inch barrel) is not limited to 55 grain bullets and smaller. I shot the 60 grain Nosler Solid Base Boattail for years and loaded and shot the 63 grain Sierra semipoint bullet, and both were extremely accurate. Starting soon, due to my need for a heavier bullet for my heavier ranch varmints, I plan to load and test the 65 gr Sierra Gamekings in the Swift. Sierra says that the bearing surface of the 63 grain and the 65 grain are the same, so I'm hoping that the 65 grain will work out fine. Also, I've been told by several folks on this forum that their Swifts are real tackdrivers with the Winchester 64 grain Powerpoint. So...nope...you are not limited to 55 grains or less.