swift a frame bullets

rochelle · 01-06-2003, 07:40 PM

Has anyone hunted with a frames? Are they tougher then partitions?

bigbulls · 01-06-2003, 08:01 PM

They are a partition bulllet except the front section of lead is bonded to the jacket. I havn't shot them personally but have heard that they are hard to get to group well.

Vapodog · 01-06-2003, 08:30 PM

strange....I've had much better success with them than Nosler partitians....and the Noslers are not bonded.

Personally, I consider the Swift A-Frames the best bullet we have for non dangerous game in the world!!!

seattlesetters · 01-06-2003, 08:50 PM

I've shot a deer with a .277 cal 150gr A-Frame and an elk with a 225gr .338 A-Frame. Performance was exceptional in both. Neither grouped quite as well as Partitions in the rifles I loaded them for, but they were close and I didn't spend nearly as much time on load development as I did with the Nosler bullets. I would think that given an equal amount of effort, they would be at least as accurate.

Vapodog - You are right when you say that there isn't a better bullet going. But a few are just as good, and if they group well in your rifle, whatever they are, smile and use them. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Good Dogwork and Good Hunting

Vapodog · 01-06-2003, 09:06 PM

Please understand...in a couple months I'm going to Africa on a plains game hunt and the only ammo I'm taking is a 200 grain .300 H&H and the bullet is a Swift A-Frame. That's how strongly I believe in them!!!!!!

If I was shooting impala, I'd look to the Remington core lokt 100 grain in my .243 and have a good time.......but I'm looking at Kudu and eland....

It's your money guys,.....spend anyway you want.....and I'll do the same!!!!!

seattlesetters · 01-06-2003, 09:13 PM

Vapodog - Good luck on your safari. You will have the time of your life. I like the classic choice of the .300 H&H Mag...There is more than a little nostalgia going on there.

I can assure you the A-Frames will perform admirably!! <img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

Good Dogwork and Good Hunting

handloader1 · 01-06-2003, 10:04 PM

Yes they are tougher than Nosler Partitions. Good luck.

Vapodog · 01-06-2003, 11:42 PM

hey.....if you think the .300 H&H is classic, I'm taking my father's .25-20 model '92 winchester with me for the Duikers and warthogs. I sure to hell ain't going to stuff Swift A-Frames in that thing!!!!!

01-07-2003, 07:31 AM

No comparison really with Noslers. Best bullet I reload for. Love the performance on Moose. But can't afford those things for shooting all the time. I will use them on moose