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.220 Swift

Overview


The .220 Swift (5.56×56mmSR) is a semi-rimmed rifle cartridge developed by Winchester and introduced in 1935 for small game and vermin hunting. It was the first factory loaded rifle cartridge with a muzzle velocity of over 1,200 m/s (4,000 ft/s). With modern powders and precision loadings, the round is capable of pushing 1500+ meters a second. 

Stats


Ammunition TypeDamageBullet Velocity (m/s)Barrier PenetrationArmor Piercing
40gr Ballistic Tip4.912966.254
55gr Soft Point5.411284.254
50gr Soft Point5.211793.954
50gr Varmint8.412031.754
30gr Match4.915794.70
Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.