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The Swift A-Frame is one of those bullets that earned its reputation the hard way, out in the field on tough game. This .44 caliber, 280-grain version carries a .429" diameter and the signature A-Frame Hollow Point profile, which pairs a bonded front lead core with a protected rear core separated by that cross-member wall of copper jacket. The result is a bullet that expands up front for a big wound channel while the back half stays locked together to keep driving forward.
The magic is in the construction. Swift bonds the front core to a jacket made from pure copper rather than alloy, so the nose peels back in a controlled way instead of blowing apart. That rearward section is held tight by a thick jacket, which is why these bullets routinely hang onto around 97 percent of their original weight and expand up to roughly 1.65 times their starting diameter. For a heavy revolver round, that combination of retained mass and wide expansion is exactly what you want when you're asking a lot of your handgun or lever gun.
This one checks in with a sectional density of .216, a ballistic coefficient of .139, and an overall length of .845". It also carries a cannelure, which helps with crimping and keeping things consistent under the recoil of stout .44 Magnum loads. Handloaders running the .44 Magnum often build these up with powders like H-110, and the bullet has a well-deserved following with .444 Marlin shooters who want a premium projectile that holds together at rifle velocities.
Think deer, hogs, black bear, and even larger animals where deep, straight-line penetration matters more than flashy expansion. The A-Frame starts expanding around 950 fps and stays tough even at velocities well beyond what a .44 can push, so you get reliable terminal performance whether it's coming out of a short-barreled revolver or a carbine. If you reload for big game and want a bullet you can trust on the first shot, this is a strong one to stock on the bench.
These are built for big game where deep penetration counts, including deer, hogs, and black bear, with plenty of bullet for larger animals too. The bonded front core and protected rear core keep the bullet together through heavy muscle and bone. They expand reliably starting around 950 fps and hold their weight well, which makes them a dependable hunting bullet out of a .44 revolver or carbine.
Yes, the 280-grain A-Frame is a popular premium choice for .444 Marlin handloaders as well as .44 Magnum carbines. The A-Frame stays intact at the higher velocities a rifle can generate, so you don't have to worry about it coming apart. It's a tough bullet that's designed to perform across a wide velocity range.
They do. The cannelure gives you a defined spot to crimp, which helps keep bullets seated and consistent under the recoil of heavy .44 Magnum loads. That's especially handy for revolver and lever gun applications where a solid crimp matters.
Swift's heavy revolver A-Frame bullets are designed to retain about 97 percent of their original weight while expanding up to roughly 1.65 times their starting diameter. That high retained mass is what drives the deep, straight-line penetration the A-Frame is known for. It's a big reason hunters reach for them when terminal performance is a priority.
| UPC | 713351442800 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 442800 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0875 |
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