I have a Swift with a 1 in 8 26" barrel. I shoot 62 Barnes. I haven't shot a deer, but I have killed 30 or so pigs. The 62 Barnes will go end to end through a 175 lb pig or break through both shoulders. I would go with the 1in8 if you are going to deer hunt with it. You won't wear the barrel out near as fast if you don't hot rod it. It will kill just as fast a little slower.
Last edited by hanco; 02/06/17.
