Load data for .220 Swift + 45gr Speer Varmint Soft Point
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.205 in / 56.01 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.680 in / 68.07 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.205 in / 56.01 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.680 in / 68.07 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Cartridge:.220 Swift load data
Case Length (L3):2.205" | 56.0 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.125" | 3.2 mm
Case Capacity:47 gow | 3.05 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):62,366 psi | 4,300 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .220 Swift + 45gr Speer Varmint Soft Point
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 gr | 2.650" | — | 3940 fps | ••• | |
| 33.5 gr | 2.650" | — | 3582 fps | ••• | |
| 37.2 gr | 2.650" | — | 3906 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3470 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3890 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3631 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3996 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3615 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3904 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3476 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3801 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3408 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3779 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3316 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3680 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3702 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3499 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3841 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 4040 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.650" | — | 3664 fps | ••• | |
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