.284 | 175gr | Swift A-Frame
by Swift
The Swift A-Frame is a legendary bonded and partitioned hunting bullet designed for the deepest penetration on the world's largest and most dangerous game. Its unique construction features a front lead core bonded to a heavy copper jacket, backed by an internal partition and rear lead core for maximum weight retention exceeding 95%. This dual-core design ensures controlled expansion in the front while the rear drives through for maximum penetration. The A-Frame is the bullet of choice for Cape buffalo, elephant, and large bears where failure is not an option. Its semi-spitzer profile feeds reliably in all action types.
Specifications
Weight
175 gr (11.34 g)
Diameter
0.284″ (7.21 mm)
Sectional Density
0.310
BC G1
0.493
Type
A-Frame
Min. Twist
1:10.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .284 | 175gr | A-Frame are available in the following cartridges:
7 mm Backcountry
7-6.5 PRCW
7 mm-08 Rem.
7 x 64 Brenneke
7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.280 Ackley Improved
.280 Rem.
7 mm PRC
7 x 57
7 mm Exp. Rem.
7 mm WSM
7 mm Weath. Mag.
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 x 65 R Brenneke
7 mm Blaser Mag.
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
7 mm STW
.28 Nosler
7 x 57 R
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
7 x 50 R
7-.300 Norma Mag.
7.21 Firebird
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7 mm KM Katzmaier
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
7 x 72 R
7 FCP
7 mm SAW
7 x 49 GJW
.284 Win.
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Community Load Data for .284 | 175gr | A-Frame
Loads for .284 | 175gr | A-Frame from our community:
18 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm Backcountry | Alliant Powder Reloder-26 | 20.0 | 66.0 | 3.340 | 69343 (87%) | 2864 |
| 7 mm Backcountry | Alliant Powder Reloder-26 | 18.0 | 66.0 | 3.340 | 67399 (84%) | 2766 |
| 7 mm PRC | Winchester StaBALL HD | 22.0 | 70.0 | 3.340 | 64658 (99%) | 2927 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 55999 (86%) | 2776 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N565 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 51808 (80%) | 2707 |
| 7 mm PRC | Ramshot Grand | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 56942 (88%) | 2808 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 51880 (80%) | 2812 |
| 7 mm PRC | Ramshot Grand | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 58436 (90%) | 2831 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N565 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.260 | 62091 (96%) | 2864 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 47369 (73%) | 2703 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 57421 (88%) | 2867 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.260 | 49864 (77%) | 2697 |
| 7 mm PRC | Alliant Powder Reloder-23 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.260 | 49864 (77%) | 2697 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 48602 (75%) | 2782 |
| 7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.500 | 63295 (99%) | 2943 |
| 7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.600 | 61308 (96%) | 2917 |
| 7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.600 | 59059 (93%) | 2887 |
| 7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.600 | 48863 (77%) | 2746 |