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The Swift Scirocco II in .243 Winchester is built around a 90-grain bonded bullet that leaves the muzzle at 3137 fps, carrying 1967 ft-lbs of energy with it. Swift took their reputation for tough, high-retention hunting bullets and gave the Scirocco II a sleek polymer tip and a high ballistic coefficient of .419, so it cuts wind and holds velocity better than a lot of standard .243 loads. The result is a flat-shooting cartridge that gives you confidence at the ranges where a .243 earns its keep.
The heart of this load is the bonding process that locks the lead core to a tapered copper jacket. That bond is what keeps the bullet together when it meets bone or hide, giving you high weight retention and a clean path through the vitals. The proprietary polymer tip does double duty here, improving the aerodynamics up front while helping the bullet open up reliably even when it slows down at distance. It is a design that handles the full range of a .243, from close shots in timber to longer pokes across a field.
Hunters who run the Scirocco II tend to praise its accuracy and how consistently it drops game. The 90-grain bullet does well on deer, pronghorn, hogs, and other medium game, and the bonded construction means you get penetration without the core-jacket separation that plagues cheaper bullets. Many rifles shoot this one into tight groups, and reloaders note the secant ogive responds nicely to seating depth tuning if you want to squeeze out the last bit of precision.
The .243 Winchester has always been a favorite for its mild recoil and flat shooting, and the Scirocco II plays right into those strengths. Brass cases keep it reloadable for folks who like to roll their own, and the overall package is a dependable choice for anyone who wants premium terminal performance from a cartridge that is easy on the shoulder.
This load is a strong pick for medium game like whitetail and mule deer, pronghorn, and hogs. The bonded construction gives you deep penetration and high weight retention, so it handles those animals cleanly at typical .243 ranges. Many hunters trust the Scirocco II for its dependable terminal performance on big game within the cartridge's comfort zone.
Yes, the Scirocco II uses Swift's proprietary bonding process that locks the lead core to a tapered copper jacket. That bond is the reason it holds together through bone and hide instead of coming apart. You get controlled expansion and strong weight retention from close range out to distance.
The 90-grain Scirocco II carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of .419 and leaves the muzzle at 3137 fps from a 24-inch test barrel. That combination gives you a flat trajectory and good retained energy downrange. Your actual velocity may vary a bit depending on your rifle's barrel length.
Yes, these rounds use quality brass cases that are reloadable. Handloaders who run the Scirocco II bullet often tune seating depth for best accuracy, since the secant ogive design tends to respond well to that adjustment. If you roll your own, saving this brass is worth it.
| UPC | 713351100359 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10035 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.96 |
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