Cartridge comparison
.220 Swift vs .220 Weatherby Rocket
.220 Swift and .220 Weatherby Rocket are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .220 Swift | .220 Weatherby Rocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Wildcat |
| Introduced | 1935 | 1945 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2244″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 2.2051″ | 2.2051″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 38,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5.5–8 ft·lb | 6.8–9.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
