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The .220 Swift cartridge presents a dilemma for shooters. Short, light bullets offer maximum velocity—possibly at the expense of barrel life—and flatter trajectory. Heavier, more aerodynamic projectiles at slower speeds are gentler on barrels and more resistant to wind deflection. Having used bullets from 40 to 70 grs. in a variety of rifles, I suggest the flat-base, 55-gr. Speer TNT hollow point for rodents and small predators at longer distances. Propelled to 3828 f.p.s., the superbly accurate and fragile projectile drops only 6.7" at 350 yds. and 19.8" at 450 yds. with a 250-yd. zero.
Springfield Armory introduced its Echelon in 2023, bringing a modernized, chassis-style, striker-fired handgun to the market that has since seen several notable line extensions.
CzechPoint USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Czech Small Arms, is now importing a number of new vz.58 rifles and pistols, including a matte "Military Black" version, as well as state-compliant models.
Of the many commercial .308 Winchester loads, few, if any, are designed for barrels shorter than 16". The one that follows helps address this gap while remaining simple to suppress and light on the wrists.
Watchtower Firearms was granted final approval for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas in late June.
Following the success of its .45 ACP-chambered LC Carbine, Ruger realized that this platform would go a long way toward making the 10 mm Auto more controllable and fun to shoot, and a new 10 mm version was released in 2024.