ORIGINAL: ShatoDavis
I've owned and shot both. I can tell you that the only place the swift appears to be superior is over the chrono. In real world terms the 2 rounds are identical or nearly so. I love both rounds so don't flame me. For your purpose I would say get the 250 and never look back.
Also, May I suggest you research the 204 ruger. It is a real sweet shooter, though I don't know what you intended purpose is.If youhad caught the reloader bug I would suggest some others like the 20 VarTarg, or 17 MachIV they both are based on the 221 Fireball case. The 221 fireball is a fun gun to own but in no wayclose to the 250 or swift in terms of speed and ballistics. But I digress.
I've looked at the .204. Everything I've read so far leads me to believe that it is a "fad" cartridge. As for now, the stated velocity and trajectory do not out perform the .22-250 or the .220 Swift.
Can you point me to something that says otherwise?
Thanks.