3 of 3 .220 Swift factory loads carry 250 ft·lb and expansion velocity for coyote; the best reach 650 yd (Hornady Varmint Express 55 gr V-MAX). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Varmint Express 55 gr V-MAX | 55 | 650 | 3,680 | 421 | behind the shoulder only |
| Winchester Super-X 50 gr Pointed Soft Point | 50 | 500 | 3,870 | 280 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington High Performance Rifle 50 gr Pointed Soft Point | 50 | 400 | 3,780 | 197 | behind the shoulder only |
Predator-size animals: 200–300 ft·lb is the quoted band. Placement is everything on a 5″ chest. Floor used: 250 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.grandviewoutdoors.com.