Author Topic: Swift Scirocco Bullets (Read 809 times)

Zelphia · « **on:** October 16, 2004, 07:31:52 AM »

I have seen numerous posts in regards to the best bullet for the velocities that Contenders typically produce. I have a 10" 30-30 used for Sitka Black Tail deer in which I use 165 grn. Swift Scirocco bullets. I have had very impressive results on several deer over the last 2 years. The jacket in the front of these bullets is thin enough to allow expansion at low velocities. The jacket gets progressively thicker towards the rear of the bullet to limit the amount of expansion. Best of all the jacket is bonded to the lead core. The result is a bullet that expands well yet retains nearly all of its original weight. I've never recovered one as they have exited all of the deer that I have shot. It seems to me that this is the perfect bullet for my Contender.

mikemayberry · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:23:55 AM »

I'm looking at these seriously for some Encore loads for my 24" .270. Am currently shooting Remington Accutips with good success and thinking these might be very close or even better in performance.

Anyone loading these Scirroco bullets for the .270?

Mike

Zelphia · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2004, 09:23:51 AM »

I've used Swift bullets for many years. For the .270 I've only used 140 grn Swift A-frame slugs. The A-frame positively limits the amount of expansion to the partition, resulting in amazing penetration. The .270 works well even on moose and elk with these bullets. The Scirocco will allow much more expansion, clear down to the base of the bullet with a high velocity round like the .270 at close range. That much expansion can result in poor penetration even though the bullet stays in one piece. The exception would be long range shots where the velocity has bled off. The .270 is an outstanding long range caliber and the Scirocco would be the perfect choice for those long range shots. I use Swift bullets in all my hunting guns including 270, 7mm Dakota, 30-30 (contender), 30-06, 330 Dakota, and 35 Whelen. They cost more, but they're worth it.

mikemayberry · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2004, 10:20:32 PM »

AT,

Do you have any favorite loads with either bullet? Suggestions for powders?

Thanks,

Mike

Zelphia · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2004, 04:04:44 PM »

Mike
In the 270 I've had good luck with H4831SC and CCI 250 primers. The 270 likes and deserves to be loaded as hot as is safe. The A-frames don't have as high a BC as the Scirocco does but will still work wonders out to 300-400 yds in that caliber. It is one of my favorite rifles due to the pleasant recoil and effectiveness on medium sized game out to extended ranges.

onesonek · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2004, 02:33:37 AM »

I agree with AT. I just started loading them in a couple different firarms. I only know that they are very accurate in my guns. Also Swift does not recommend them, where impact velocities are above 2700 fps. So for the most part they are a long range projectile. Or, they provide better down range ballistics in more moderate velocity rounds. Which is why I thought I would give them a try. The two that I'm using them in, are the 30-40AI 15" Encore with 165's at 2400 fps, and the Encore 7BRM 24" 150"s at 2600+ fps. Both shoot sub-moa, and have more than enough power for deer at ranges well beyond, that I care to shoot at deer. As far as post impact performance goes, I have heard nothing but postive results. Except what's already been stated, of high velocity impacts.
Dave