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Swift built the A-Frame for hunters who want a handgun bullet that holds together and still opens up wide, and this .45 caliber 265 grain version delivers exactly that. The bonded front core keeps the lead married to the jacket, while the signature cross-member design in the middle of the bullet acts like an internal wall that stops expansion before it tears the projectile apart. The result is a mushroomed nose that drives deep and keeps most of its weight on the way through.
The construction is the whole story here. A pure copper jacket tapers from tip to base around a pure lead core, which helps keep expansion consistent across a wide range of impact speeds. Swift rates these to begin expanding around 950 fps, which is right in the wheelhouse for big-bore revolver and muzzleloader velocities. Expect the bullet to open to roughly 1.65 times its original diameter while hanging onto about 97% of its weight, and that combination is what gives the A-Frame its reputation for putting game down.
These measure out at the standard .452" diameter with a sectional density of .185 and a G1 ballistic coefficient of .129. They work well in cartridges like the .45 Colt, .454 Casull, and .460 S&W, and because Swift's muzzleloader and heavy revolver A-Frames share the same bullet, plenty of front-stuffer hunters run these in sabots too. Keep in mind these are component bullets for handloading, not finished ammunition.
If you're hunting deer, hogs, or larger game with a big-bore wheelgun or a muzzleloader and you want reliable penetration without the bullet coming apart, this is a proven choice. Handloaders who have chased bonded performance in a heavy .45 projectile tend to come back to the A-Frame because it does the hard work consistently, box after box.
These are component bullets meant for handloading, not finished cartridges. You'll need your own cases, primers, and powder to build a complete round. They're sold in boxes of 50 projectiles.
With their .452" diameter they're a natural fit for big-bore revolver cartridges like the .45 Colt, .454 Casull, and .460 S&W Magnum. Swift also notes that their muzzleloader and heavy revolver A-Frames are the same bullet, so they load into .45 caliber sabots for muzzleloaders as well. Always work up your load using published data for your specific cartridge.
Swift rates the A-Frame to begin expanding around 950 fps and open up to roughly 1.65 times its original diameter. The bonded front core helps it retain about 97% of its weight, which is why these are trusted for deep, straight-line penetration on game.
The A-Frame uses a bonded front core paired with a cross-member in the jacket that acts like an internal dam to control how far the bullet opens. That design gives you the wide expansion of a hollow point up front while protecting the rear core so the bullet keeps driving forward. It's a step above a conventional cup-and-core hollow point when you want reliable terminal performance.
| UPC | 713351452656 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 452656 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0688 |
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