For a classic .220 Swift rifle, this 20-round box from Remington is a straightforward factory load (Remington part no. 21297). The High Performance Rifle line is offered in an extensive selection of classic and modern calibers, each with a bullet matched to its application. This load uses a 50-grain pointed soft point at a published 3,780 fps. Remington lists a ballistic coefficient of .175 and 1,586 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. Careful component selection and tight tolerances back its reliability.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .220 Swift, the chambering this load is built for.
• Bullet weight is 50 grains, which together with the velocity below defines how this load shoots.
• The bullet is a Pointed Soft Point, a design Remington selects to match the cartridge and its application.
• Muzzle velocity is published at 3,780 fps, the starting point for the load’s downrange numbers.
• The ballistic coefficient is .175, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Muzzle energy is 1,586 ft-lbs, a measure of the energy the bullet carries as it leaves the barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2,135 fps, showing how much speed the bullet retains downrange.
• Energy at 300 yards is 506 ft-lbs, the energy that remains at that distance.
• Wind drift at 300 yards in a 10 mph crosswind is 14.1 inches, Remington’s published figure for planning long shots.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is this .220 Swift load, and how much energy does it carry downrange? Remington publishes 3,780 fps and 1,586 ft-lbs at the muzzle, 2,135 fps and 506 ft-lbs at 300 yards, and 1,357 fps and 205 ft-lbs at 500 yards.

What bullet does this load use? A 50-grain pointed soft point with a published ballistic coefficient of .175.

How many rounds come in a box of Remington High Performance Rifle .220 Swift 50gr? Each box holds 20 rounds.

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