
.338 | 225gr | Swift A-Frame
by Swift · See details on brand website
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
225 gr (14.58 g)
Diameter
0.338″ (8.59 mm)
Sectional Density
0.281
BC G1
0.384
Type
A-Frame
Min. Twist
1:16.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .338 | 225gr | A-Frame are available in the following cartridges:
.33 Nosler
.33 Win.
.338 Blaser Mag.
.338 Federal
.338 Lapua Mag.
.338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved
.338 Marlin Express
.338 Norma Mag.
.338 RCM
.338 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.338 Weatherby RPM
.338 Win Mag.
.338-06 A-Square
.338-378 Weath. Mag.
.340 Weath. Mag.
8.5 mm Messner Mag.
8.5 x 55 Blaser
8.5 x 63
8.5 x 63 R
8.5 x 68 Fanzoj
8.6 mm Blackout
33 XC
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.338 | 225gr | Partition
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.338 | 225gr | InterLock
Hornady · 225gr · BC 0.397
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.338 | 225gr | NorthFork Bonded Core
North Fork · 225gr · BC 0.38
.338 | 225gr | Deep Curl Soft Point
Speer · 225gr · BC 0.491
.338 | 225gr | TBBC
Speer · 225gr · BC 0.376
.338 | 225gr | Boat-Tail
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.338 | 225gr | Kodiak PP SPBC
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Community Load Data for .338 | 225gr | A-Frame
Loads for .338 | 225gr | A-Frame from our community:
10 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Winchester 760 | 22.5 | 70.0 | 3.320 | 63331 (97%) | 2789 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Winchester 760 | 22.5 | 68.0 | 3.320 | 57477 (88%) | 2713 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Winchester 748 | 22.5 | 62.0 | 3.320 | 61580 (95%) | 2700 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Hodgdon LEVERevolution | 22.5 | ••.• | 3.320 | 63070 (97%) | 2756 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Hodgdon Superformance | 22.5 | ••.• | 3.320 | 63226 (97%) | 2815 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Hodgdon Superformance | 22.5 | ••.• | 3.320 | 35652 (55%) | 2339 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.5 | ••.• | 3.320 | 62546 (96%) | 2779 |
| .338 Weatherby RPM | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.5 | ••.• | 3.320 | 54186 (83%) | 2671 |
| .338 Win Mag. | Alliant Powder Reloder-16 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 62076 (100%) | 2858 |
| .338 Win Mag. | Alliant Powder Power Pro 2000-MR | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 61322 (98%) | 2871 |