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The Remington 700 chambered in .220 Swift blends the iconic bolt-action rifle platform, first introduced in 1962, with one of the fastest commercial cartridges ever developed. This pairing offers extreme velocity and flat trajectory performance prized by varmint and precision shooters. Its popularity in this caliber is more niche but appeals to those valuing long-range accuracy and classic bolt-action reliability.

Why It's a Top Choice

Legendary Remington 700 action with decades of field use
.220 Swift delivers extremely high muzzle velocity
Ideal for varmints and precision long-range shooting
Wide aftermarket support for stocks and triggers
Accurate out of the box with free-floating barrel

Key Variants

Remington 700 ADL 220 Swift

Budget-friendly variant with blind magazine and walnut or synthetic stocks, great for traditional hunters.

Remington 700 BDL 220 Swift

Features high-gloss walnut stock and hinged floorplate, ideal for classic enthusiasts and collectors.

Remington 700 Varmint SF 220 Swift

Heavy-contour stainless barrel and synthetic stock built for long-range varmint shooting performance.

Competitor Comparison Table

Feature	Remington 700 220 Swift	Savage 110	Ruger M77
MSRP	$750–$1,200	$600–$1,000	$900–$1,400
Capacity	4+1 rounds	4+1 rounds	4+1 rounds
Weight	7.5–9 lbs	7–9 lbs	7.25–9.25 lbs
Optics-ready	Yes, drilled and tapped	Yes	Yes
Trigger type	X-Mark Pro (adjustable)	AccuTrigger (adjustable)	LC6 Trigger
Notable pro	Highly upgradeable and proven	Exceptional out-of-box accuracy	Sturdy, rugged bolt-action
Notable con	.220 Swift can be hard to source	Less traditional styling	Limited factory configurations

Best Use Cases

Varmint and predator hunting
Benchrest and long-range target shooting
Classic rifle collecting
Rural pest control

FAQs

Can I find factory-loaded .220 Swift ammo easily?

Factory-loaded .220 Swift is scarce but still available from select manufacturers like Hornady and Winchester.

What is the effective range of a Remington 700 in .220 Swift?

With proper optics, the .220 Swift is effective on varmints beyond 400 yards due to its flat trajectory.

How does the .220 Swift compare to .22-250 Remington?

The .220 Swift offers slightly higher velocity, while .22-250 is more common and has wider ammo availability.

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