Thread: .224 62GR Sciroccos Swifts.

Not sure if many know the .224 swift comes in 62Gr now opposed to just having the 70Gr in .224 for a long while. I was alerted to the new projectile by a fellow member, and another sourced some for me.


They have a rather high BC for a .224 projectile of its size of .309 wich have matched all soloutions in shooter for me so far, out to 550yrds.

I use a charge of 26gr BMII behind them in military brass for my .223 barrel getting 3240fps with no pressure signs. I only use the brass once anyway.
I have not shot anything significant with them yet other than a few varmits and some steel but so far, I am very happy with the accuracy.
I never try to body shoot larger animals with my .223, so projectile choice is not an issue but if I have to, I think these will go ok.
Expensive at a dollar a pop but performance always defeats cost.

Originally Posted by R93

Not sure if many know the .224 swift comes in 62Gr now opposed to just having the 70Gr in .224 for a long while. I was alerted to the new projectile by a fellow member, and another sourced some for me.

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They have a rather high BC for a .224 projectile of its size of .309 wich have matched all soloutions in shooter for me so far, out to 550yrds.


I use a charge of 26gr BMII behind them in military brass for my .223 barrel getting 3240fps with no pressure signs. I only use the brass once anyway.
I have not shot anything significant with them yet other than a few varmits and some steel but so far, I am very happy with the accuracy.
I never try to body shoot larger animals with my .223, so projectile choice is not an issue but if I have to, I think these will go ok.
Expensive at a dollar a pop but performance always defeats cost.

Where from??

Originally Posted by mikee

Where from??

Ask Sneeze. He got a few hundy for me. If you want a sample pack I will send you some up when I get back in a couple weeks? 2 bucks a pop?

They are what I had in mind when I had Abe build my .223, but I haven't been able to get any good consistent groups I think part of the problem is the short sako mag and having to seat them so deep.

Originally Posted by Dreamer

They are what I had in mind when I had Abe build my .223, but I haven't been able to get any good consistent groups I think part of the problem is the short sako mag and having to seat them so deep.

No! Your problem is your using them thru a sako

Thats a bugger! I have a bit of jump on mine as they went better with some, rather than near the lands.

What is your barrel twist?

The 130 scirocco's will not shoot in my .260 Improved very well.

Originally Posted by R93

Ask Sneeze. He got a few hundy for me. If you want a sample pack I will send you some up when I get back in a couple weeks? 2 bucks a pop?

OK, sound fair just to show you what a good bugger I am too, I'll let you fill up the boat when you finally get round to coming up to look for one for yourself.

I am happy to fill the AUX to capacity anytime mate!!!

I've considered these for the Maximus, but don't want to by a box to find they don't group. I believe I could push them at 3450-3500.

Their BC is outstanding! Buy they are a little long for my 1:12 barrel and suspect they might go sideways

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

I've considered these for the Maximus, but don't want to by a box to find they don't group. I believe I could push them at 3450-3500.

Their BC is outstanding! Buy they are a little long for my 1:12 barrel and suspect they might go sideways

Is that a hint???

Originally Posted by R93

Is that a hint???

Yes and no. Ream your chamber deeper and dont send me any, they won't fly in the 1:12 - I don't think its worth trying.

Originally Posted by R93

I am happy to fill the AUX to capacity anytime mate!!!

My "AUX" is anyone except the skipper with fins on over the back kicking!! Seriously though if you can spare a few I would like to give em a try. Will cover all costs involved. When you coming fishing??

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

Yes and no. Ream your chamber deeper and dont send me any, they won't fly in the 1:12 - I don't think its worth trying.

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How would they do in a 1-7 twist

Originally Posted by mikee

How would they do in a 1-7 twist

From 1:9 or tighter there shouldn't be any issues. Maybe a 1:10 could do it, but at longer ranges they might start the whole sideways flight thing....

I will send you some in a few weeks. They should go well in a 1:7. Mine is 1:9

I may bring them up and come for a fish around the 22nd? I still have to pick up my clay machines in Nelson. I will fill her up for ya but if I catch no fish I will whinge like you never heard before

Originally Posted by R93

I will send you some in a few weeks. They should go well in a 1:7. Mine is 1:9

I may bring them up and come for a fish around the 22nd? I still have to pick up my clay machines in Nelson. I will fill her up for ya but if I catch no fish I will whinge like you never heard before

22nd??, do you mean Feb.

Whingers in my boat get a close look at the seabed structure to check for Anchor Holding potential (usually while holding the anchor).......................................

Guest on my boat are not expected to contribute anything, pay for fuel, or anything else they MUST just enjoy their day.