Other then lack of demand (which is a tremendously valid reason) why doesn't swift make a .450ne a-frame versus their .458 RM or Lott variety?
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Has anyone used the Swift .458 bullets in a .450ne?
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Swift shows a 450gr and a 500gr A-frame. One of those may regulate. I imagine they dont offer the 480gr simply because 450 NE guns are somewhat rare.
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The O-jive on the 480gr 458’s designed for the 450NE is unfortunately different than the O-jive on the 450gr and 500gr .458’s designed for other 45cal firearms. Additional the cannelure is also in a different spot.
I recently purchased some A-Frames in each grain weight to see if I can get them to regulate. Not holding my breath but going to give it a try, just haven’t had a chance.
I recently purchased some A-Frames in each grain weight to see if I can get them to regulate. Not holding my breath but going to give it a try, just haven’t had a chance.
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When I first got my double (450#2) I purchased the 500 gr A Frame and 500 gr North Forks. Both regulated perfectly fine - the velocities were a tad slower understandably but nothing else was affected.
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I expect the 500’s will regulate just fine. Most likely the 450’s will do well also. I had no issues but maybe I was lucky. Good luck and enjoy the discovery!
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Back in 2015 I use the 500 gr Aframes in a 450nE double for my first buffalo. My double was easy to develop a load for the aframe. If memory serves me it took three range sessions. They regulated at 2130fps.
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