Lindcott Armory Compare / .22-250 Remington vs .220 Swift
Cartridge comparison
.22-250 Remington vs .220 Swift
.220 Swift is faster (4,200 vs 4,000 fps); .220 Swift carries more energy (2,154 vs 1,800 ft·lb); .220 Swift recoils less.
.22-250 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.220 Swift →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22-250 Remington | .220 Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1965 | 1935 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.912″ | 2.205″ |
| Velocity | 3,600–4,000 fps | 3,700–4,200 fps |
| Energy | 1,300–1,800 ft·lb | 1,215–2,154 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 5.5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22-250 Remington faster than .220 Swift?
- .220 Swift is faster — up to 4,200 fps versus 4,000 fps.
- Does .22-250 Remington hit harder than .220 Swift?
- .220 Swift carries more muzzle energy (2,154 vs 1,800 ft·lb).