Reply With QuoteI've got 2 of the 112 J series rifles, both chambered in 220 swift. I love the single shot rifles for varmint or target hunting. I'd recommend shooting it before you take it apart, I think you'll regret it if you break it down. Just my .02
I bought this the other day and looks like I have a lot to learn....again.. It's a single shot and appears to be a generation 1. Pretty good shape for one made in the mid-70's, and the wood is not too bad. It's a .220 Swift now, but I contacted SSS and they have (or will have again soon) the parts necessary to convert the bolt head to .378". Not sure what caliber yet but leaning toward a 6x45. Should be reasonably accurate, plenty of brass and bullets. I'll know more about what to do with the original barrel after I shoot it. I'm hoping it will be OK for coyotes out to 300 yards. That about the limit of where I'd be shooting.
It has Weaver bases now but looks like the rear is going to be too high. It is .140" higher than the front and I read in a thread here that the difference for 0 MOA should be around .050". Or, they may be prefect for a 200 yards zero. More to learn about those also.
I like old rifles and enjoy learning about them...got my hand's full this time.
Opinion's and comment about these rifles appreciated.
Hank
I've got 2 of the 112 J series rifles, both chambered in 220 swift. I love the single shot rifles for varmint or target hunting. I'd recommend shooting it before you take it apart, I think you'll regret it if you break it down. Just my .02
That's a good looking rifle that has obviously been lovingly maintained over the years.
Start shooiting it before you decide to make any changes. Just might turn out to be one of your favorites. The 220 Swifts were know to be barrel burners but deadly accurate. Nice looking rig and well looked after. You scored!
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The Swift has a bad reputation for burning barrels but that's a result of the powders available at the time of it's inception. With the powders available today, the barrel life is a bit better.
I had a new 6mm barrel on order when I bought the rifle and plan on doing a 6x45. When we take the Swift barrel off, we'll have a good look and see what's left of it. Hopefully, it will have some life left. I may not get to shoot it before it goes to the gunsmith. If the throat erosion is too much, I will see if he can do a .222 with that barrel.
This is not going the way I planned.....told myself I would not have but one barrel for this rifle......
Hank
Would HIGHLY recommend shooting that Swift. Might I suggest working up a load with IMR4064 under some 52 gr bullets? 300 yards for the Swift is a chipshot.... :)
OK, you folks talked me into it; I'm going to go to the range with the rifle as is. Got to pick up some more Burris rings tomorrow and mount a scope. I don't have any Swift dies so I bought a couple boxes of ammo at a LGS. Should be fun since I've never shot a Swift. I'll post how it goes in a couple days.Originally Posted by dcloco
When you get bases, keep in mind that the rear of the receiver is flat & front is round. That is why rear base is taller. The bases you have are probably correct.
I bought one a few years ago in 243. Sold barrel and had a 1 in 14 twist 6ppc reworked to 6br. Use it in a winter benchrest league.. If I find one in 220 it will stay a 220..
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Those are most likely the correct bases.
I acquired one in .223rem and it had bases exactly like that. I believe they are factory. This one is in very good condition and so is the one I have. I also, some time ago now, saw two in a local gunshop that were as good as this one. I have ever since regretted not jumping on them.
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