Hi all,
Long time looker first time poster. I’m in the early stages of gathering info on a 220 swift build, problem is I don’t know much about it or rifle builds I’ve always wanted one. Growing up hunting all the old timers which have mostly passed on used to fill my ears with story’s of walking fresh coyotes tracks in the snow hoping to catch up to the Wiley coyote with 220 swift in hand. For years and years I’ve wanted one but have never liked or felt the factory offerings fit my needs. I own quite a few guns (mostly varmint calibers) and would like to add a 220 swift to the collection. I’ve searched several forums looking for info but decided it would probably be easier to make my own post and ask the experts.
The build:
My goal is a gun on the lighter side capable of putting coyotes down out to 300-400 yards.
In my mind I want tikka action, fluted steel or carbon 18” barrel.
That being said I had a few questions on those possibilities and performance.
Receiver:
Im assuming first step would be finding a donor short action tikka rifle. I own 9 or 10 tikkas already but not willing to part with those at the moment unless I have trouble finding something in this crises we are currently going through.
In my searching I’ve read a lot about ‘bolt face’, is this something that will need to be changed depending on caliber donor gun I purchase?
Barrel:
Im aware of short lived barrel life on the 220 swift and this rifle is simply based on a want not necessarily a need.
I was looking into an 18” barrel thinking that by the time I put a suppressor on it it won’t be too long for my liking. How much performance do you believe I will be giving up with the shorter barrel? Is this just stupid thinking? I’ll mainly use it as a varmint calling gun and want it to handle easy. Next question would be twist. After researching I’ve landed on 1:10 but would like your opinions. I plan on shooting 45-55gr bullets.
Again this is my first attempt at a rifle build so I apologize if any of this comes off as no brainer.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nate
Long time looker first time poster. I’m in the early stages of gathering info on a 220 swift build, problem is I don’t know much about it or rifle builds I’ve always wanted one. Growing up hunting all the old timers which have mostly passed on used to fill my ears with story’s of walking fresh coyotes tracks in the snow hoping to catch up to the Wiley coyote with 220 swift in hand. For years and years I’ve wanted one but have never liked or felt the factory offerings fit my needs. I own quite a few guns (mostly varmint calibers) and would like to add a 220 swift to the collection. I’ve searched several forums looking for info but decided it would probably be easier to make my own post and ask the experts.
The build:
My goal is a gun on the lighter side capable of putting coyotes down out to 300-400 yards.
In my mind I want tikka action, fluted steel or carbon 18” barrel.
That being said I had a few questions on those possibilities and performance.
Receiver:
Im assuming first step would be finding a donor short action tikka rifle. I own 9 or 10 tikkas already but not willing to part with those at the moment unless I have trouble finding something in this crises we are currently going through.
In my searching I’ve read a lot about ‘bolt face’, is this something that will need to be changed depending on caliber donor gun I purchase?
Barrel:
Im aware of short lived barrel life on the 220 swift and this rifle is simply based on a want not necessarily a need.
I was looking into an 18” barrel thinking that by the time I put a suppressor on it it won’t be too long for my liking. How much performance do you believe I will be giving up with the shorter barrel? Is this just stupid thinking? I’ll mainly use it as a varmint calling gun and want it to handle easy. Next question would be twist. After researching I’ve landed on 1:10 but would like your opinions. I plan on shooting 45-55gr bullets.
Again this is my first attempt at a rifle build so I apologize if any of this comes off as no brainer.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nate
