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If you hunt big game with a .44 Magnum revolver or carbine, you want ammunition that's built to perform when it counts. This Federal Premium load delivers exactly that through a combination of proven component engineering and the respected Swift A-Frame bullet design.
The Swift A-Frame bullet brings serious penetration to the .44 Magnum with its unique bonded construction. The design features a wide, deep nose cavity that drives rapid expansion on impact, while a thick copper jacket stays bonded to the core to maintain deep penetration through tough game. You're looking at approximately 95% weight retention, which means the bullet keeps most of its mass as it drives through muscle and bone. That's exactly what you need when hunting larger, tough-skinned animals where consistency matters.
Federal doesn't cut corners with the Vital-Shok line. These loads start with meticulously inspected primers that get frequent dimensional tolerance and charge weight checks to guarantee consistent ignition shot after shot. The propellant is specially formulated to Federal's strict specifications and represents some of the cleanest-burning powder grades available. Nickel-plated brass cases provide reliable feeding and corrosion resistance, which is especially useful if you hunt in wet conditions or store ammunition long-term.
The 280-grain bullets are loaded to 1170 fps, delivering 851 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. That combination of weight and velocity gives you excellent stopping authority in typical handgun hunting scenarios. The A-Frame design remains effective across a wide velocity range, with reliable expansion happening consistently from close range out to reasonable hunting distances.
The 280-grain Swift A-Frame delivers approximately 95% weight retention with controlled expansion that starts at velocities above 850 fps. You get deep penetration combined with reliable expansion across a wide velocity range, which makes it effective whether you're shooting from a handgun or a rifle.
Yes. Federal's Vital-Shok line is built with stringent quality controls and consistent specifications. The nickel-plated brass cases promote smooth feeding and reliable extraction, and the premium primers are inspected frequently to ensure dependable ignition every shot.
Federal specifically loads these for big game hunting with handguns. The combination of a heavy 280-grain bullet and controlled expansion makes them effective on large, tough-skinned animals like elk, moose, and wild hogs. The 1170 fps velocity is optimized for handgun hunting ranges rather than maximum velocity.
Nickel plating provides two practical benefits: it promotes smoother extraction from the cylinder or chamber, reducing friction during unloading, and it resists corrosion better than standard brass if ammunition is stored in humid conditions or used in wet hunting environments.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 3.05 |
| Grains | 280 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P44SA |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2688 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 029465061234 |
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