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Remington Premier 6.5 Creedmoor 130 gr Swift Scirocco Bonded

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At a Glance

Official Specs

Scirocco vs Scirocco II note: The listing identifies this bullet as “Swift Scirocco Bonded” — the original Scirocco design, not the Scirocco II used by Fiocchi Extrema (FIO65CMSCA). Both are bonded Swift bullets with polymer tips, but the Scirocco II is an updated design with a slightly different ogive profile and higher published BC (~0.571 vs ~0.520 for the original). This distinction matters for long-range trajectory comparisons.

Velocity note: 2,750 fps is 70 fps slower than the Fiocchi Extrema Scirocco II load (2,820 fps) and 100 fps below Remington’s own Core-Lokt Tipped. This is a moderate-velocity load by current 6.5 CM standards.

Post-bankruptcy production note: Remington was acquired by Vista Outdoor in 2020. This is post-2020 Premier line production. Lot-to-lot consistency data is less established than pre-bankruptcy Remington production.

Ballistics Table

Calculated. Zero: 100 yards. Sight height: 1.5″ above bore. BC (G1): ~0.520 (Swift Scirocco 130 gr estimated).

Key takeaway: the Swift Scirocco’s BC of ~0.520 combined with bonded construction is the defining value proposition here. At 300 yards the load retains 1,584 ft-lbs with 20.0 inches of drop — adequate for deer and within elk range at moderate distances. The 2,750 fps muzzle velocity is lower than most competitors in this class, but the Scirocco’s high BC means velocity retention is better than the muzzle speed suggests.

Scirocco vs Scirocco II — What Changed

Swift Bullets produces two generations of bonded polymer-tipped hunting bullet. Both appear in 6.5 Creedmoor factory loads:

The Scirocco II uses a secant ogive that is more aerodynamically efficient, producing a higher BC. It is also loaded by Fiocchi at 70 fps faster velocity for less money. From a pure performance standpoint, the Scirocco II loaded by Fiocchi outperforms the original Scirocco loaded by Remington at a lower price — the only reason to choose the Remington load is brand preference or availability.

The Swift Scirocco Bullet

The Swift Scirocco is one of the original commercially successful bonded polymer-tipped hunting bullets — Swift introduced it before Nosler AccuBond and well before Hornady ELD-X. Key characteristics:

• Bonded construction — the lead core is chemically bonded to the tapered copper jacket; prevents core-jacket separation on heavy bone impact
• Polymer tip — initiates expansion on contact; improves BC vs open soft point
• Boat-tail base — reduces base drag for higher BC
• 70%+ weight retention — Swift published specification; bonded construction ensures this even on angled shots through thick muscle and bone
• Controlled mushroom expansion — the tapered jacket controls the rate and diameter of expansion

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Whitetail and mule deer at 100–350 yards where bonded construction provides reliable performance on quartering or angled shots
• Elk inside 300 yards where the Scirocco’s bonded jacket handles shoulder bone reliably
• Hunters who specifically want a Swift Scirocco factory load and prefer the Remington Premier line
• Reloaders using this as a factory baseline before developing custom Swift Scirocco loads

Not the right tool for:

• Hunters comparing purely on value — the Fiocchi Extrema Scirocco II uses an updated bullet at higher velocity for less money
• Lead-free requirements — lead-core bonded construction
• Long-range hunting beyond 400 yards where the Scirocco II’s higher BC (0.571 vs 0.520) and faster velocity produce meaningfully better downrange performance
• Self-defense — not designed or rated for it

Reliability Notes

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General notes:

• The Swift Scirocco bullet design has a two-decade field record on North American big game — it performs reliably on deer through elk when loaded at appropriate velocities
• Post-2020 Remington Premier production — Vista Outdoor has continued the Premier line; quality reviews are generally positive but the pre-bankruptcy production depth of documentation is not yet matched
• At 2,750 fps this is a moderate load by current 6.5 CM standards — adequate for all intended hunting applications but not the flat-shooting high-velocity option in the class
• Lot number tracking in community submissions is especially useful for post-2020 Remington loads

Competitors

The direct comparison: Fiocchi Extrema 130 gr Swift Scirocco II uses the updated Scirocco II bullet — higher BC (0.571 vs 0.520), faster velocity (2,820 vs 2,750 fps), and costs $4–8/box less. For hunters choosing between these two loads, the Fiocchi Extrema is the stronger buy on every measurable dimension. The only reason to prefer this Remington load is availability or brand loyalty.

Price Reality

• Typical retail range: $56–60 per box of 20 (~$2.80–3.00/round)
• vs. Fiocchi Extrema Scirocco II (same Swift bullet family): Fiocchi runs $4–8/box less for the updated Scirocco II at higher velocity — the most unfavorable direct comparison in this series
• vs. Federal Terminal Ascent: Remington runs $4–8/box less than Terminal Ascent — bonded performance at a slight discount, though Terminal Ascent has higher BC (0.532) and faster velocity (2,800 fps)
• vs. Winchester Expedition AccuBond LR: Winchester runs $8–12/box less for higher BC (0.625) and bonded construction — another difficult comparison for this load
• Fair price benchmark: under $56/box is reasonable; above $62/box is very difficult to justify given the alternatives

Where to Buy

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FAQ

What is the difference between Swift Scirocco and Scirocco II?

The original Scirocco uses a tangent ogive profile — a smooth, curved nose that is aerodynamically efficient but not optimized for maximum BC. The Scirocco II uses a more aggressive secant ogive — a sharper, more pointed nose profile that improves BC at the cost of being slightly more sensitive to seating depth variations. For factory ammunition where seating depth is fixed, the secant ogive’s BC advantage is all upside. The Scirocco II’s BC of ~0.571 is meaningfully better than the original’s ~0.520 for the same 130 gr weight. Both are bonded with polymer tips — the ogive geometry is the only meaningful design difference.

Why is the Remington Scirocco more expensive than the Fiocchi Scirocco II with the better bullet?

Primarily brand positioning and distribution margins. Remington’s Premier line carries a brand premium, and their post-2020 manufacturing costs may differ from Fiocchi’s Italian production. The result is a counterintuitive market situation where the original, lower-BC Scirocco in a Remington case costs more than the updated, higher-BC Scirocco II in a Fiocchi case. From a pure performance standpoint, this pricing relationship does not reflect the relative merits of the two loads.

Is the Swift Scirocco a bonded bullet?

Yes — the Swift Scirocco and Scirocco II are both chemically bonded bullets. The lead core is fused to the copper jacket during manufacturing, preventing core-jacket separation on impact. This is the key terminal performance advantage over non-bonded designs (SST, InterLock, Power-Point) — on angled shots through heavy bone, bonded bullets maintain penetration depth that unbonded bullets sometimes fail to achieve.

Is this load worth the premium over Remington Core-Lokt Tipped?

The Core-Lokt Tipped runs 195 fps faster (2,945 vs 2,750 fps) and costs $8–10/box less than this load. The Scirocco Bonded has higher BC (~0.520 vs ~0.458) and bonded construction. For deer hunting inside 300 yards, the Core-Lokt Tipped’s velocity advantage is more practically useful than the Scirocco’s BC and bonding advantages. For elk at 200–350 yards where bonded construction matters for penetration on heavy bone, the Scirocco’s bonded design is worth the premium. Choose Core-Lokt Tipped for deer speed; Scirocco Bonded for elk reliability.

Submit Your Data · Real-World Results

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Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) · Post-2020 Remington production — lot number tracking recommended.