How fast does a 220 Swift shoot?

The .220 Swift remains the fastest commercial cartridge in the world, with a published velocity of 1,422 m/s (4,665 ft/s) using a 1.9 grams (29 gr) bullet and 2.7 grams (42 gr) of 3031 powder.

What is the most powerful 30 caliber cartridge?

30-378 Weatherby Magnum
The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a long range cartridge. It is the most powerful – in terms of energy – .30 caliber production cartridge available. It is also the flattest-shooting .30 caliber factory ammunition available.

How many FPS is a bullet?

“The velocity (speed) of rifle bullets varies between 600 and 5000 feet (180 and 1500 meters) per second. Some bullets can hit targets as far away as 6000 yards (5000 meters).”

What is the best Nosler caliber?

Considering available factory ammunition options for the most popular 30 caliber cartridges, the 30 Nosler is at the top of the list ballistically.

Is the Swift 220 a good rifle?

The.220 Swift has long enjoyed a reputation for excellent accuracy in good rifles, and it, along with a sharp-shouldered version of the same cartridge–called the.220 Arrow–were mildly popular among benchrest competitors during the 1940s. The Swift’s ability to shoot bullets into small groups has not gone unnoticed by others, either.

What is the range of a bullet fired from a swift?

When both cartridges were zeroed the same, a bullet fired from the .220 Swift shot as flat out to 400 yards as one fired from the .22 Hornet at 200 yards.

What is the accuracy of a Swift rifle?

The .220 Swift has long enjoyed a reputation for excellent accuracy in good rifles, and it, along with a sharp-shouldered version of the same cartridge–called the .220 Arrow–were mildly popular among benchrest competitors during the 1940s. The Swift’s ability to shoot bullets into small groups has not gone unnoticed by others, either.

What are the muzzle velocities of the Swift?

As previously stated, the muzzle velocities achieved from the Swift differ from rifle to rifle because of variations in barrel length. Realistic velocities from a 24 inch barrel include 3800fps with 50 grain bullets, 3650fps using 55 grain bullets, 3550fps with 60 grain bullets and 3300fps utilizing the long 70 grain Barnes TSX.