220 Swift Loads

[Slowshot]

I have a Ruger No 1 in 220 Swift that I handload.

Accuracy counts for a lot for me and through experimentation I have found a load that will shoot sub-1/2" five shot groups at 100 yards in my rifle. That is 37.5 gr. of IMR 4064 with a 55 gr. Berger bullet.

For daily shooting out to 200 yards, I have also experimented with reduced loads using IMR 4759 and cheap surplus FMJ bullets. With a load of 13.5 gr. of IMR 4759 (as recommended by Chuck Hawks) and a 55 gr. bulk pack bullet, I get 2000 fps .

For long distance shooting, 35 gr. of IMR 3031 with a 40 gr. Speer Jacketed SP gives me 3906 fps..

If I want to go all out, 39 gr. of IMR 3031 with a 40 gr. bullet will give 4385 FPS.